Killarney

The best time to visit Killarney and its environs is mid-March to June, and September and October. In July and August it's the peak holiday period. March can be chilly, with daily temperatures in the 40s and 50s. The average high in June is 65°, which is about as hot as it gets. May and June are the sunniest months. May and September are the driest months. The farther west you go, the more likely you'll get rain. From November to mid-March daylight hours are short, the weather is damp, and many smaller places on the Kerry coast and in Killarney are closed.

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• Killarney National Park : Just 10 minutes south of town, the park has ancient woodlands and lakes, as well as beautiful gardens. Walking and cycling are popular ways to explore the park.

• Ring of Kerry : One of the most popular routes in the country, it loops around beaches, mountains and ancient ruins. Don’t forget your camera for this excursion!

• Muckross House : A 19th century Victorian mansion is set next to a lake surrounded by lush gardens and parkland. There are working farms connected to the property that showcase traditional machinery and operations in farm work.

• Killarney Falconry : A top-rated animal experience in this part of Ireland. Small tours entail guides walks around lakes in the company of a hawk and its handler. You may have the opportunity to handle one of the beautiful birds.

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