Quills

Quills on Main Street Kenmare has a wide range of gifts and clothing. With everything from Irish sweaters to sheepskins, if you are looking for a present to take home or a memento from Ireland, Quills is a good bet and well worth a visit.

Phone: 064-41078

Golf Kenmare

Golf is one of the great attractions of Kenmare, with easy access to some great courses and the added bonus of Kenmare’s reputation as one of the fine dining destinations in Ireland with a great selection of restaurants and eateries.

There are a number of golf courses in the Kenmare area starting with the Kenmare Golf Club which is in Kenmare itself…

Kenmare Golf Club
Ring of Kerry Golf Club
Parknasilla Golf Club

Bank of Ireland in Kenmare is located on the Square. The staff are friendly and helpful and they offer a full banking service including Foreign Exchange and there is an ATM located outside the bank.

Opening hours are generally 10.00 to 16.00 Monday to Friday (but the open until 17.00 on Mondays)

Tel 064 – 41255

Fax 064 41289

Sort Code 90-57-31

The 15th of August is the date of the annual Kenmare Fair. This event is one of the highlights of Kenmare’s Diary and is a must if you’ve never experienced it. (Not to be confused with the Kenmare Market Day every Wednesday) The town will be packed, so be prepared for trafffic chaos and parking madness – but it’s worth a visit as it’s a unique experience.

Fair day was a major part and parcel of all market towns in Ireland in days gone by, but now it’s all but a distant memory for most towns. Kenmare has one of the few remaining authentic Fairs and you’ll find all manor of beast and fowl on sale…

There’s something for everyone with an eclectic mix of horse sales, power tools, fortune telling, pints, music and a general madness in the air.

If you are looking for Horse Riding, Eclipse Equestrian Centre has a wonderful outdoor arena and a range of horse riding activities for all. From Trekking to Riding Lessons, the centre has something for all horse lovers. Specialist lessons in Show Jumping and Dressage can also be arranged. Read the rest of this entry »

Kenmare Market is a lively outdoors market held every Wednesday in Kenmare Town on the Square.

You’ll find a large food section with cheeses, olives, fresh fish, fresh breads and take away food, there are also plenty of antiques, bric a brac, books and tools…

The Allied Irish Bank (AIB) is on Main Street and has comprehensive banking services including Foreign Exchange and ATM on the Henry Street side of the building.

AIB Kenmare
9 Main Street
Kenmare
Co. Kerry

Phone: 064 41010, 064 41323
Fax: 064 41658
Sort Code: 936324

Opening Hours
Monday: 10.00 am to 5.00 pm
Tuesday Thursday Friday: 10.00 am to 4.00 pm.
Wednesday: 10.30 am to 4.00 pm.

The Motor Museum is a must for anyone with an interest in cars and their history. The Mitchels have been restoring cars for generations and have a wonderful collection of beautiful classic and vintage cars. I can highly recommend a trip to the Motor Museum for anyone interested in cars.

Opening hours
Tuesday – Saturday
9.30 am – 6.00 pm
All year round
Sunday & Monday -
by appointment only

Kilgarvin Motor Museum
Slaheny, Kilgarvan, Co. Kerry, Southern Ireland
Tel: 064-85346
Fax: 064-85609

If you need the services of the Gardai (Police) in Kenmare they can be contacted by 064 31222

In the case of an emergency dial 999 for emergency services

The Garda Station is on Shelbourne Street and it’s a friendly place if you need help.

The map of Kenmare shows that the centre of Kenmare is essentially a triangle made up of Henry Street, Main Street and Shelbourne Street.
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The Map of Kenmare is interactive – you can click on the map and drag over to another location or use the + and  – symbols on the top left to zoom in and out