Category Archives: Day Trips

Nurses make the world go around.

Nurses in the Health Service are invaluable, so Killarney’s Holiday Village would like to extend the hand of friendship to Nurses throughout Ireland and offer them a bespoke deal. Stay with us in any of our Central Park Apartments mid-week for the following prices. Apartment One Sleeping Five People Apartment Two Sleeping Four People Apartment Three Sleeping Six People Book a four night mid-week break or a fantastic weekend getaway for €400! Free Bottle of Wine for all bookings! Available duri ...

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Killarney Mountain Festival 2019

This year, Killarney’s Holiday Village are giving €50 off every booking for Killarney Mountain Festival. Book today by contacting us on info@killarneysholidayvillage.com or give Breda a call on 089704342. Quote Killarney Mountain Festival when booking. Following on from the roaring success of Killarney Mountain Festival 2018, come and join the even bigger & better 2019 event! Just some of the cool activities on offer will include a Kiddies junior Quest Adventure race, Cultural a ...

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Escape to the Old Kenmare Road

Think you’ve seen Killarney National Park? You haven’t until you’ve walked the Old Kenmare Road. Just a five-minute drive from Killarney’s Holiday Village, it looks particularly beautiful in Autumn, as the summer foliage turns to gold and the lowering sun highlights the crags and hills that line this superb trail. Here’s what you need to know: Where is it? Your holiday home at Killarney’s Holiday Village is the ideal place to stay if you plan on exploring any or all of this 16km trail ...

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What to Do in Autumn in Kerry

The season may be winding down, but that doesn’t mean there’s nothing to do in Kerry come late September. In fact, many people prefer to book a holiday home at Killarney’s Holiday Village later in the year to enjoy the attractions in peace and quiet and make the most of the golden light and changing colours. Here are some ideas for your autumn trip to Kerry: Feast at the Dingle Food Festival The Dingle Food Festival is an annual fixture on the first weekend in October every year in the beautif ...

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Summer in Kerry: How to Beat the Heat

Kerry is a beautiful place but not generally known for its hot weather. Luckily, you can always enjoy any sunshine at Killarney’s Holiday Village, with its inviting courtyard seating. This summer has shown just how tropical the Kingdom can seem when the sun shines down, and here are the places we recommend if it all gets a bit too hot for you: Beaches Of course, we’re biased, but we think the best beaches in the country (maybe even the world) are in Kerry. From Inch, Castlegregory, and D ...

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Houses to Visit in Kerry

Kerry is so famous for its natural scenery, that its built heritage often gets overlooked. An outdoor playground of mountains, lakes, forests, and craggy coastline, the county has so much to offer in the way of scenic splendour that we sometimes forget to explore its historic homes. Here are just some you should visit the next time you stay at Killarney’s Holiday Village: Muckross House Centrepiece of countless holiday photos, Muckross House is the perfect Victorian mansion. This creeper-festooned s ...

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Charlie Chaplin Comedy Film Festival 2017

Where: Waterville, Co. Kerry (64km from Killarney’s Holiday Village on the Ring of Kerry) When: August 24th to August 27th 2017 What: The Charlie Chaplin Comedy Film Festival is a celebration of the life and work of Charlie Chaplin, an innovative film maker and advocate for social change. Well, if you are a fan of any of these, you will just have to make your way to Waterville this August for the seventh annual Charlie Chaplin Comedy Film Festival. Why Charlie Chaplin? Waterville was a beloved holid ...

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The Skellig Ring

You’ve heard of the Ring of Kerry, and you’d have to be hiding under the rock itself not to have heard of the Skellig, but have you heard of the Skellig Ring? A little-known looped route on the Iveragh Peninsula, the Skellig Ring is about an hour’s drive from your holiday home at Killarney’s Holiday Village and well worth the trip. What is the Skellig Ring? Take a detour from the celebrated Ring of Kerry just north of Cahirciveen (if you are travelling anti-clockwise) and follow the R567 (it ...

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