Before you go

Your trip to Kenmare.

Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.

Kenmare – Kerry Destination Kerry: Killarney, Dingle and the Ring of Kerry

How to get there

Aeroporto de Kerry (Kerry Airport) (KIR) Farranfore · 50 km
Parada de ônibus de Kenmare 1 km
Estação de Killarney (Killarney Station) Killarney · 33 km

Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.

Check before you buy. Kerry Airport is about 50 km away and Cork about 95 km. From Killarney it's 33 km via the N71, passing Ladies View and Moll's Gap, with regular buses. There is no train; the nearest station is Killarney.

How many days

One night works as a stop on the Ring of Kerry, with time for the town centre and the stone circle. With two nights, also do the Ring of Beara to the south, which is less busy.

When to go

From May to September the days are long and the roads of the Ring of Kerry and the Ring of Beara are easier to drive. In summer the town fills with people doing the Ring. In spring and autumn it is usually quieter. In winter some restaurants close.

The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.

Do you need a car?

For the town itself, no: the centre and the stone circle are done on foot. For the Ring of Kerry and the Ring of Beara, yes — by car or on a tour. There are buses to Killarney. In Ireland you drive on the left.

Suggested itinerary

An order that works

Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.

One day in Kenmare

Morning
Kenmare town centre
Walk the three streets of the triangle — Henry Street, Main Street and Shelbourne Street — and the market square.
Afternoon
Stone Circle
Walk to the Kenmare Stone Circle, five minutes from the centre, and continue to the edge of the bay.
Late afternoon
Moll's Gap and Ladies View
By car, take the N71 up to Moll's Gap and Ladies View, with views over the lakes of Killarney.
Evening
Dinner in Kenmare
Return to dine at one of the restaurants on Henry Street.

Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.

Before you go

Frequently asked questions

Is Kenmare part of the Ring of Kerry?

Yes. The town lies on the southern section of the circuit, between Sneem and Killarney, and is a common overnight stop.

What is the Ring of Beara?

The road circuit around the Beara Peninsula, south of Kenmare, between Counties Kerry and Cork. It is less busy than the Ring of Kerry.

How to get from Kenmare to Killarney?

Via the N71, about 33 km via Moll's Gap and Ladies View, around 45 minutes by car, with regular buses. It's one of the most scenic sections of the Ring of Kerry.

What is Kenmare lace?

A needle-made lace, taught by the Poor Clare nuns in the town from 1862 to provide work for women after the Great Famine. Pieces can be seen at the information centre and in local shops.

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