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Welcome to Kerry

Known the world over for its rugged natural beauty, artistic culture and warm hospitality, Kerry provides a place for heritage and innovation, families and adventurers, diversity and connection to thrive. Our celebrated coastline and national parks give visitors space to breathe, explore and dream, while our thriving towns and businesses remain always open to welcome you.

This Halloween, experience Samhain Chiarraí — a festival of harvest, heritage, and folklore across Kerry’s towns and communities. Step into the world of the Cailleach, where ancient Celtic traditions come alive through story, music, food, and celebration.

Visiting Ireland in 2027 for the Ryder Cup? Kerry is only 90 minutes from the Ryder Cup venue Adare Manor, with epic coastlines, showstopping links courses and local flavours, stories and music bursting with energy - start planning your Ryder Cup 2027 Journey in Kerry.

Welcome to Kerry - with a signature spirit that resonates internationally but lives locally, Kerry offers something for everyone. 

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Be Inspired!

Whether you’re looking for adventure-filled days, legendary links such as Ballybunion, Dooks, Waterville or Tralee Golf Courses, lively nights or quiet getaways, you'll find it in Kerry. There's so much more to this magical place than you knew, from our literary heroes, thriving communities and innovating industries. 

Stories from Kerry

Grounded in heritage yet open to ideas, Kerry is a place to gain and share perspective. Keep exploring the county with our latest blogs. Read All Blogs

Sustainability
Kerry Rises to #12 on Global Destination Sustainability Index

Retaining #1 Irish Spot For the seventh consecutive year, Kerry has secured a place in the Global Destination Sustainability Index (GDS-Index) Top 20, moving up from #19 to #12 out of 81 international destinations benchmarked. This achievement reaffirms Kerry’s position as the #1 Irish destination…

Community
Samhain Chiarraí Festival Launch

A celebration of the Kerry’s ancient traditions and cultural spirit from 16th October to 9th November 2025 Kerry is set to ignite with fire, folklore, and festivity this autumn as Samhain Chiarraí – A Kerry Halloween runs from 16th October to the 9th of November 2025, celebrating the county’s…

Work & Thrive
Lakes of Killarney: Tourism for All

Ross Castle Boat Tours is a family-run business offering traditional boat tours on the stunning Lakes of Killarney. Established in 1896, the Fleming family has welcomed generations of visitors to experience the natural beauty of Killarney National Park. Today, the tours are designed to be accessible…

Greenways
Ciar’s Quest Expands to Kerry Greenways and Ballyheigue Beach

If you’re looking for a new way to keep the kids entertained while exploring the great outdoors, we’ve got some exciting news. Ciar’s Quest, the free augmented reality trail that has been a big hit in Killarney’s Ross Island, has now expanded to three new locations across Kerry! Families can now…