Category Archives: Walking

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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The Ultimate Killarney Peaks Challenge

Do you love the mountains? Are you looking for a new challenge? What are you doing this May 19th? Book a holiday home in Killarney’s Holiday Village and get yourself down here for the ultimate Killarney Peaks Challenge for the most exciting and memorable mountain adventure of 2018. What You Need to Do First of all, if you have what it takes to navigate 25 kilometres across difficult terrain and an accumulated ascent of 2,450 metres, register for the Killarney Peaks Challenge. Then, get yourself to C ...

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Killarney Mountain Festival 2018

It’s time to brush the winter cobwebs off your walking boots and get ready for the inaugural Killarney Mountain Festival. Held in association with Kendal Mountain Festival from March 9th through March 11th, this exciting new event celebrates the role of mountains in our lives. Book a holiday home at Killarney’s Holiday Village for the most convenient accommodation for your stay. Highlights of the 2018 Killarney Mountain Festival The walks and treks are the heart of this festival and cover all abil ...

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Spring into Killarney in 2018

February 1st marks the first day of spring, so even if you have no intention of putting away the thermals just yet, it’s time to start thinking about enjoying the longer days. And what better place to celebrate spring than in Killarney, where nature is bursting free of its wintry bareness, and the entertainment calendar is full of lively events. Book into Killarney’s Holiday Village, and you’ll be close to it all, from the spring blooms at Killarney House to the lively stages at the INEC. Here a ...

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What’s On in Kerry October Bank Holiday 2017

The summer holiday season may be well and truly over, but there are plenty of things to do in Kerry this October bank holiday weekend. Even after a hectic holiday schedule of festivals and events, a stay at Killarney’s Holiday Village in October and November brings its rewards. From traditional music to hiking, you’ll find something to interest you, and somewhere cosy and inviting to relax afterward. Patrick O’Keeffe Traditional Music Festival Where: Castleisland (28km from Killarney’s Holiday ...

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Killarney Walking Festival Highlights 2017

The two-day summer walking festival in Killarney is now a well-established fixture in the calendars of walking enthusiasts nationwide. Offering a range of walks to suit all abilities and levels of fitness, the June festival offers unrivalled walks in a stunning setting, all within easy reach of Killarney’s Holiday Village. You can book your place on the festival website. If you are thinking of taking part this year, here are some of our picks: Muckross Estate This guided walk is a great introducti ...

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The Kerry Way Your Way

Booking a holiday home at Killarney’s Holiday Village gives you a great base for exploring the Kerry Way. Some 200km long, the Kerry Way is one of Ireland’s most extensive signposted walking trails, and has become something of a Kerry Camino for those who enjoy long-distance hiking. It starts and ends in Killarney, bringing you right around the Iveragh Peninsula and some of the most breathtaking scenery you are ever likely to experience. The Route Distance: 230km Time Involved: 8 days minimum ...

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Kerry Walking Festivals 2017

With the days stretching out, it’s time to lace up the walking boots and get out in the Kerry countryside. Walking festivals are springing up across the county, and if you stay at Killarney’s Holiday Village, you’re ideally placed to sample any or all of them—depending on how active you feel! Here are some walking events that caught our eye: Kerry Camino: May Bank Holiday Weekend You’ve heard about (and possibly even hiked) the Camino de Santiago, but did you know there is a Camino on your d ...

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Killarney: Where to Walk Off Christmas

One of the wonderful things about Christmas in Killarney when you stay at Killarney’s Holiday Village is the variety of options you have for walking off your Christmas dinner. Whether you want a gentle stroll before collapsing in front of the TV or a more challenging hike to get the metabolism firing, Killarney is the place to be this festive season. Here are some of our favourite Christmas walks: The Demesne Start your walk at the Golden Gates entrance to the Killarney Demesne, about 2km from Killa ...

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October Events in Kerry

Off season? There is no off season when you stay at Killarney’s Holiday Village! Whatever time of year you visit Kerry, you’ll find something interesting to do. This October, for example, you can enjoy the best of music, food, film, and the outdoors. Here are some of our recommendations for October events in Kerry: Dingle Food Festival Stay at Killarney’s Holiday Village and you’re just an hour’s drive from Dingle, home to one of the country’s most popular food fe ...

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