Holidays in Ireland / Kerry Hotels

KERRY HOTELS

Kerry is one of Ireland's gems with stunning scenery, dramatic landscapes & welcoming people. The Ring of Kerry & the Lakes of Killarney are famous as beauty spots throughout the world.

Ancient history abounds. The sixth century monastic settlement, its stone beehive shaped dwellings, on the visually stunning Skellig Islands lies 8 miles (12 km) off the south west coast of Kerry is not to be missed. An added attraction for bird lovers is the Skelligs's colony of 23,000 gannet pairs (second largest in the world.)

Derrynane House, set in the Ring of Kerry, will draw the Irish history enthusiasts . This is Daniel O'Connell's ancestral home. O'Connell, one of the most illustrious of Irish politicians in the early 1800s, was the leader of the battle to win political rights for Irish Roman Catholics. In 1823 he organised the Catholic Association, which resulted in the Catholic Emancipation Act of 1829. A lawyer, politician and statesman the House displays many relics of O'Connell's life and career.

Ross Castle in Killarney County Kerry is a fine example of a Medieval Irish Chieftain's stronghold which dates back to the 1400s. Surrounded by a fortified defensive wall (or bawn from the gaelic badhun – a cattle-fort) the castle features oak furniture from the 1500s.

With all these things to see & do we must not neglect your comforts. Below are some of the fine Kerry Hotels to choose from:

The 5 Star Sheen Falls dates back to the 1600s. Once the summer residence of the Marquis of Lansdowne, its setting in 300 acres of splendid woodlands and cascading waterfalls on the edge of Kenmare Bay is quite unique.

Enjoy your stay in Kerry & come back soon. Slainte !