- Tralee: The county town and main centre with a theatre for performances, a museum on local history in a former barracks, an aquatics centre, a rose garden with seasonal displays, canal walks, and access to nearby beaches or mountain paths in the surrounding county.
- Killarney: A town beside a national park with lakes and mountains accessible by jaunting car or on foot, a large estate with house tours and gardens, a cathedral, traditional music in pubs, a national park visitor centre with exhibits, and starting points for longer trails or boat trips on the lakes.
- Listowel: A market town on the River Feale with a castle ruin with occasional access, a literary centre focused on local writers, racecourse meetings, local paths along the river, and a setting with literary festival connections on certain dates.
- Kenmare: A town at the head of Kenmare Bay with a heritage centre on local lace-making, river and bay scenery, local shops or eateries, proximity to stone circles or mountain drives, and access to coastal or woodland paths.
- Castleisland: A town in east Kerry with quiet rural surroundings, local facilities, and access to countryside lanes and mountain foothills.
- Killorglin: A town on the River Laune famous for a Puck Fair in August with goat-related traditions, river scenery, local paths, and a setting close to mountain routes or nearby lakes.
- Dingle-Daingean Uí Chúis: A town on the Dingle Peninsula with a harbour with boat trips for wildlife, local craft shops, traditional music sessions, coastal paths, and access to mountain and beach scenery on the peninsula.
- Ballybunion: A coastal town with a long sandy beaches for walks, a golf links by the sea, cliff paths with Atlantic views, local facilities, and a relaxed seaside atmosphere.
- Cahirciveen: A town on the Ring of Kerry with a heritage centre on local history in a former barracks, views towards Valentia Island, local paths, and proximity to coastal scenery or mountain drives.
- Milltown: A village near Castlemaine Harbour with quiet lanes, river or harbour proximity, and access to rural surroundings or nearby beaches.
- Ardfert: A village with a medieval cathedral and church remains with tower access, quiet countryside, local paths, and proximity to beaches a short distance away.
- Waterville: A village on the Ring of Kerry with a world-renowned golf links by the sea, coastal paths, lake scenery nearby, and a setting with Atlantic views or fishing opportunities.
- Tarbert: A village on the Shannon estuary with a ferry point for crossings, estuary views, local facilities, and proximity to rural or coastal paths.
- Ballyheigue: A coastal village with a sandy beach for walks, dune areas, local amenities, and a quiet seaside location.
Population of towns in county Kerry
Towns
Antrim – Armagh – Carlow – Cavan – Clare – Cork – Derry – Donegal – Down – Dublin – Fermanagh – Galway – Kerry – Kildare – Kilkenny – Laois – Leitrim – Limerick – Longford – Louth – Mayo – Meath – Monaghan – Offaly – Roscommon – Sligo – Tipperary – Tyrone – Waterford – Westmeath – Wexford – Wicklow
Villages
Antrim – Armagh – Carlow – Cavan – Clare – Cork – Derry – Donegal – Down – Dublin – Fermanagh – Galway – Kerry – Kildare – Kilkenny – Laois – Leitrim – Limerick – Longford – Louth – Mayo – Meath – Monaghan – Offaly – Roscommon – Sligo – Tipperary – Tyrone – Waterford – Westmeath – Wexford – Wicklow
Largest town in the county: a walking tour
Antrim – Armagh – Carlow – Cavan – Clare – Cork – Derry – Donegal – Down – Dublin – Fermanagh – Galway – Kerry – Kildare – Kilkenny – Laois – Leitrim – Limerick – Longford – Louth – Mayo – Meath – Monaghan – Offaly – Roscommon – Sligo – Tipperary – Tyrone – Waterford – Westmeath – Wexford – Wicklow
County Kerry:
Ireland’s county Kerry is renowned for its dramatic landscapes, with the Ring of Kerry offering scenic drives past lakes and coastal cliffs. Killarney National Park features the serene Lakes of Killarney and historic Muckross House, while Dingle’s coastal trails and dolphin-watching opportunities add natural allure. Accessible by seasonal ferry, the Skellig Islands’ ancient monastic ruins make Kerry a compelling choice for outdoor adventure and history. Kerry is Ireland’s fifth largest county by size (4,701 square km) and 15th largest by population (156,458). Population peaked at 293,880 in 1841 and reached its lowest point, 112,785 in 1966. In terms of hospitality, Kerry is Ireland’s fourth most visited tourist county with around 877,000 international visitors per year.
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