Killorglin, Co. Kerry
Killorglin (Cill Orglan in Irish) is a bustling town on the Ring of Kerry, in County Kerry. It is located at the gateway to both the Ring of Kerry and the Dingle Peninsula on the river Laune, which boasts a rowing club and a new boathouse.
Killorglin is the venue for one of Ireland's most unusual street festivals - Puck Fair. The fair is one of Ireland's oldest and longest celebrated and is held every year on 10th, 11th and 12th August and offers hours of free family street entertainment.
The main events of the festival include the traditional horse fair, parade and coronation ceremony of King Puck, open air night concerts, fireworks display, children's competitions, street entertainers and dancing displays.
Activities nearby include touring the Ring of Kerry, going to Rossbeigh Beach (which has swimming, windsurfing, sailing, horse-trekking, sailing, sea fishing, shore fishing and many other water sports and activities), golf, horse riding, angling, walking, cycling.
Gardens
Golf
Course Type: Parkland
Self Catering
Tourist Attractions
Wedding Venues
Local Recommendations
Hospitality
- By Distance
- By Category
Self Catering
- Old Ivy House
(1.4km)SW - Rose Cottage
(1.4km)SW - Rockcrest
(27.7km)SE
Farmers Markets
- Milltown Food - County Kerry
(6.4km) NE - Blennerville - Co Kerry - Sundays
(16.8km) NE - Tralee - County Kerry - Saturdays
(18.6km) NE - Killarney - County Kerry - Fridays
(19.7km) SE - Castlegregory - Co Kerry - Sundays
(23.1km) NW - Kenmare - County Kerry
(28.6km) SE - Dingle Farm Produce & Craft - County Kerry - Fridays
(33.3km) NW - Cahirciveen - County Kerry - Thursdays (seasonal)
(34.9km) SW - Valentia Island - Co Kerry - Wednesday & Saturday
(39.8km) SW - Listowel - County Kerry - Fridays
(42.8km) NE - Caherdaniel - Fridays (seasonal) - Co Kerry
(43.3km) SW
Tourist Attractions
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Kerry County Museum
(18.7km)SE -
Ross Castle
(18.8km)SE -
Killarney National Park
(20.0km)SE -
Muckross House & Gardens & Traditional Farm
(21.5km)SE -
Crag Cave
(24.2km)SE -
Ardfert Cathedral
(27.5km)SE
Golf Courses
- Dooks Golf Club
(9.8km) SW - Killarney Golf & Fishing Club
(15.8km) SE - Tralee Golf Club
(22.6km) NW - Ring of Kerry Golf & Country Club
(26.8km) SE - Waterville Golf Club
(40.8km) SW
Nearby Towns/Areas
- Caragh Lake
(5.8km) SW - Camp
(15.3km) NW - Tralee
(18.9km) NE - Annascaul
(19.2km) NW - Killarney
(19.5km) SE - Fenit
(19.7km) NW - Kilcummin
(21.5km) SE - Ardfert
(24.4km) NE - Stradbally
(25.1km) NW - Castleisland
(26.1km) NE
Town Information
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