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Kenmare
- The Jewel in the Ring of Kerry |
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Kenmare,
by the sea, nestles among the mountains of Cork &
Kerry, hence its Gaelic name 'Neidin' meaning 'Little
Nest'. Kenmare is a planned town and is designated one
of Irelands Heritage Towns. It is a former winner of the
national Tidy Towns award 2000. |
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The
best in dining and nightlife |
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Kenmare
is a haven for people who enjoy good food with a vast
range of restaurants to suit all tastes and pockets. Pubs
are in abundance and some provide traditional Irish music.
Andy plays in a local traditional group and performs as
often as possible. |
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Outdoor
activities |
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In
Kenmare you can do as much or as little as you like. For
the outdoor enthusiast, there are a wide variety of activities
on your doorstep: |
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Golf
Two 18 hole courses at Kenmare the and Ring of Kerry |
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Walking
All categories catered for in the uncrowded hills
and mountains |
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Watersports
Swimming,
boating, canoeing, diving, waterskiing, windsurfing
and sailing
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Cycling
Bicycles hired locally |
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Fishing
The best of river fishing and sea angling |
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Horseriding
Dromquinna and Sheen Falls Lodge stables |
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Outdoor
activities centre
There is an outdoor activities centre just 5 minutes
walk from 'Seanua' B&B which has a driving range,
pitch & putt, archery, tennis courts and swings
for the children |
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Garden
visits
Of special interest nearby are Muckross, Direen
and Garnish Island off Glengarriff |
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Day
trips & Touring
Ring of Kerry (169km), Ring of Beara (140km), Killarney
lakes and Kate Kearney's cottage (97 km), Skeillig
Rock experience , Kenmare Seafari cruise |
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Shopping
Kenmare hosts a wide variety of shops from crafts
to art galleries and the now famous Quills Woolen
mills |
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