County Kerry, Ireland Tour the Kingdom Home of Heroes

Let your instincts awaken in County Kerry, home of the most westerly point in all Europe, where the land has scarcely changed throughout the centuries, and where the people live their lives steeped in the rich traditions and heritage of their Gaelic ancestors. Experience Kerry as a guest, rather than a tourist, by booking a holiday home in Killarney or a vacation rental property in Tralee or any of our other self catering accommodations in Ireland and get to know the people as well as the places of this wondrous land.

Explore the tranquil majesty of the Lakes of Killarney and the most extensive natural preserve of remaining native Irish forest in Killarney National Park. Tour the famous Ring of Kerry and discover many of the pagan, Celtic, and Christian relics, historic sites and all the natural wonders of South Western Ireland.

County Kerry is the land of small towns and villages which have given us world renowned writers like John B. Keane and Brendan Kennelly. Kerry men and women have a wonderfully rich and musical brogue, which make their conversations a feast of delightful sounds. The people of Kerry are also very proud of their heritage, and they take great pride in performances of traditional Irish music, dance and song.

County Kerry is also revered amongst the Irish people for their unrivalled Gaelic football team which has won 35 Sam Maguire cup championships 13 more championship wins than any other county on the island of Ireland.

Self Catering Vacation Rentals & Beach Front Holiday Homes in County Kerry

With so much to see in County Kerry, a self catering vacation rental will give you lots of time and freedom at a fraction of the cost of hotel rooms. Some of our beach front holiday homes in Kerry cost less for a weekly rental than some hotel rooms cost for one night, and many of our vacation accommodations are on the grounds of great hotels so you get access to all those great hotel amenities without having to pay hotel prices.

There is nothing more affordable or more suitable for a family holiday than a self catering vacation rental. You wont have to cram the kids into the same hotel room with you nor will you have to worry about putting them in another hotel room down the hall. You can keep your entire family together in comfort and style and even invite a few friends to join you at some of our more spacious luxury vacation rentals. Check availability right now and book a self catering holiday home right online without any hassles.

County Kerry Travel Highlights

The Ring of Kerry

Following the 170 km circular road, the Ring of Kerry includes some of the most breathtaking vistas and unblemished scenery in all of Ireland. You can start from Killarney, heading towards the Iveragh Pininsula, you will pass through the villages of Kenmare, Sneem, Waterville, Cahersiveen and Killorglin. Points of interest along the route include Ross Castle, Ladies View, the Gap of Dunloe, Bog Village, Torc Waterfall, Muckross Abbey, Sneem Church and Cemetery, and the Stone Pillars to name only a few. However you choose to enjoy the Ring of Kerry, it is not to be missed or rushed through so take your time and make sure to schedule lots of stops and meandering time.