Activities

Ocean Quests offer marine activities involving Skellig boat trips to the monastic settlement on the Skellig. Sea angling is also available. Sea Quest is licensed by the Department of the Marine.

Enjoy a two hour guided walk in Killarney National Park, with the emphasis on enjoyment, flora, fauna and places of historical interest. Visit places off the beaten track, like where Bro. Cudda from the 6th Century monastery of Innisfallen on Loch Léin slept for 200 years. See where some of the award winning film Ryan's Daughter was made in 1969. An informal walk with great scenery. If the visitor is tired of too much bus, car or plane travel, this walk is the perfect antidote. Half and full day walks also.

8 fully licenced ferries operate a 1hr tour to the mouth of scenic Dingle harbour to meet this friendly bottlenosed dolphin called" Fungie". Enjoy the antics of this amazing dolphin and also take in the breath taking views of the cliffs and other sea life. The Dingle dolphin is in Dingle for over two and a half decades. You do not pay for your tour until you have enjoyed seeing him. No dolphin, no charge guarantee. No holiday in Dingle would be complete without seeing its most famous resident.

Old and Cashen courses are bordered by the Atlantic Ocean & overlooking the mouth of the Shannon Estuary. It is one of the finest stretches of dune and links land to be found anywhere in the world. A truly fine links course which will test the best.

Star Outdoors Adventure Centre is a purpose built facility on the shores of Kenmare Bay. The facility caters for sailing, kayaking, canoeing, pedal boats, water trampoline & slide, luxury cruise boat with guide to cater for 50pax, children’s playground, training pitch & archery on site. Team challenges such as murder mysteries are also catered for. Changing facilities are available to cater for larger walking groups. Guides are available for walks. Transport can be provided as there is a minibus at the Centre. The Centre is located near, and links to, the Kerry Way. A new loop walk is being developed to join the Centre to the Beara Way as walks and equipment are also on offer. Bar & seafood restaurant on site.

The 2010 marathon offers a half marathon, full marathon and an ultra marathon. The ultra marathon will run over the spectacular Connor pass, representing a distance of over 40 miles, a truly spectacular run.

The Tangney family have operated horse drawn carriages for five generations. The tours by jaunting cars & watercoach are the ideal & most traditional way to see Killarney. Tours: Killarney Estate & Ross Castle – Muckross House & Gardens – Lake Cruise on the Lily of Killarney – Gap of Dunloe Tour.

Kissane Sheep Farm is a traditional working mountain farm with approx. 1000 sheep and their lambs. Visitors can experience the hard work on the farm: - Sheepdog demonstrations - sheepdogs gather the sheep in the mountainous terrain of the farm and into a sheep yard - Sheep shearing demonstrations (in shearing season) - try it yourself while John holds the sheep for you - Bottle feedand cuddle the pet lambs - Marked (mountain) walks with beautiful views on MacGillycuddy's Reeks and the Black Valley. - Puzzle Walk or Treasure Trail. You can Adopt a Sheep and help preserve this Irish heritage of sheep in the mountains.

Venture Ireland is a boutique event management company. Its mission is to deliver highly imaginative experiences, connecting guests with the many natural and cultural landscapes of outstanding beauty in the area. It offers a varied selection of cultural and activity packages to suit groups of all abilities. The multi-activity days are designed to take you on a voyage of discovery by foot, bike, car boat or horseback. The journeys are designed to take you deep into the wildest landscapes, across fields, under stones and up roads you’ll only find on small scale maps provided.