Killarney

Language

The language spoken in Killarney is English with an Irish accent.

Currency

The currency used in Killarney is the Euro.

Best travel time

The Weather in Killarney is mostly damp and cold. The driest season is during summer from around May to September. Spring and autumn are very mild with also less rainfall than during the rest of the year. Winters have wet, foggy, short days however it does not get too cold due to the Gulf Stream.

Visa requirements

No Visa is required to enter Killarney you have to however bring a valid passport.

Vaccinations

Vaccinations other than the standard vaccinations are not needed.

Communication

In Killarney there is good telephone reception therefore you can use your domestic mobile phones without a problem.

Traditions and Culture

Customs / Culture / Traditions Tourism is a very large industry in Killarney. Since 1747 locals celebrate the history of Killarney tourism. In 1861 Queen Victoria visited Killarney and gave the town international exposure. Killarney is famous for its jaunting cars which are horse drawn carts in which tourists can take tours. The Killarney Summer Fest is part of its culture as it is a highlight of the year during which there are outdoor and indoor concerts where International and Irish artists perform. Sport in Killarney is tradition, the locals are very into sport and you will often find many local Irish at a pub watching sport games.

Religion

Most of the population in Killarney are Catholics.

By bus

The train service which operates in Killarney and its surrounding cities is “larnréd Éireann”. The Bus service which operates in Killarney and its surrounding cities is “Bus Éireann”. Both these transportation facilities enable easy travelling in and around Killarney.

By plane

To get to Killarney you can travel via “Kerry Airport” located in Farranfore which lies in between Tralee and Killarney. This airport has daily international domestic flights coming in and out. Another possibility is to travel to “Cork Airport” which is also easily accessible to and from Killarney via car, bus and train. It is possible to rent a car at each of these airports. Killarney is served by the “National Primary and Secondary routes” which makes travelling in a car very simple and convenient.

By taxi

Taxis are also a frequently used manner of transportation. They can be found at taxi stands or rotating on the road or simply be ordered by the hotel resort or by calling the central taxi service.

Experience and enjoy

Events / Lifestyle Killarney is known to maintain a holiday mood throughout the whole year. This is also speaks for the lifestyle the inhabitants of Killarney lead, all the different events occurring during the year have a meaning for the locals. There are many festivals and events all year round during each season and the nightlife is known to be very active. Events vary from theatres, museums, street entertainment, art galleries, sporting events and an active nightlife. Some of the festivals worth visiting include: - Guinness Roaring 1920s Festival - Easter Walking Festival - Wild flower of the Laune - Celtic music weekend - Puck Fair

Sights

As Killarney is well established in the tourism industry there are various things one can see and due. Some sights which are worth visiting are: - Lakes of Killarney - Killarney National Park - Aghadoe - Muckross House - The Black Valley - Ross Castle

Food

In Killarney the local cuisine ranges from traditional local Irish dishes to newly featured national cuisines. The local specialties include: Irish stew, boiled bacon, roast, vegetables. The national flair has also influenced Killarney’s cuisine where you will be able to find foods with for example a touch of Mediterranean cuisine. Typical local dishes served in Killarney are: Traditional Irish stew, Corned Beef with Cabbage, Irish Soda bread, Champ (a potato dish) and much more.