Quick Escape - Big Adventure

Perfect for a short break with the family on half-term or for a long weekend, holidays in Ireland are best in Co. Kerry! Situated in South West Ireland, Co. Kerry is a land of adventure ready for you to discover! Closer than you think, Co. Kerry is buzzing all year round with famous performers live at the Gleneagle INEC Arena, world famous heritage sites within easy reach by bicycle or local bus, vibrant villages and colourful towns offering excellent local food and globally recognised distilleries and breweries.

90 Minutes to Unforgettable Beauty!

Air Travel

With eleven Ryanair flights weekly from London Stanstead, Luton or Manchester Airports to Kerry Airport, and a short flight time of ninety minutes or so, Kerry is ideal for planning that escape you've been waiting for! Once landed at Kerry Airport you will realise that this stunning region is connected, easy to navigate and, hard to leave. Direct flights from London Heathrow, Gatwick and regional airports to Dublin, Shannon and Cork Airports can be booked online with Aer Lingus and Ryanair.

​Ferry

Ferry routes via Irish Ferries and Stena Line via Pembroke, Fishguard and Holyhead will bring you directly into the east coast of Ireland.

Road

It takes approximately 4 hours to drive from Rosslare to Kerry, via Waterford and Cork. It's a similar driving time from Dublin to Kerry. There is an extensive EV Charging point network throughout Ireland and within Co. Kerry.

ESB - National EV Public Network 

Bus, Rail & Local Transport

National bus and rail options will connect you from the main cities and airports such as Dublin, Cork or Shannon. Once in Kerry you'll find a connected network of Local Link bus routes, bike hire and car hire options. Check out routes and timetables on the TFI Real Time Journey Planner.

Endless Exploration

From our Wild Atlantic Way coastline touring route that connects West Cork via Kerry onwards along the West Coast of Ireland, to our mountainous peaks and uplands including Ireland's highest mountain, Carrauntoohil, adventure awaits every visitor to Kerry! We take wellness seriously and throughout the county you'll find mobile saunas, miles and miles of blue flag beaches and great spots for wild swims!

Warm Welcome, Same Language

While Gaelic is the native language of Ireland and Co. Kerry is home to two Gaeltacht areas, you can rest assured that as England's near neighbour and the European Union's only English speaking country, our warm welcome and common language will set the scene for an enjoyable short break! Driving on the left hand side is a welcome relief for some of our more dramatic coastal routes! Travelling to Ireland is seamless for the UK visitor as there are no EU visit issues for travel between Great Britain and Ireland. 

Sustainably Focused 

Our approach to conservation and sustainability is simply a way of life, from the zero-waste to landfill aspirations of the Dingle Food Festival to decreasing single use cups in Killarney. Sand dune management within the Maharees Archipelago to the inspiring conservation and management of the biosphere within Killarney National Park and the newly formed Marine National Park all takes place within a region dedicated to preserving its natural beauty - to see it is to believe it!

Year Round Festivals to Enjoy

You can easily immerse yourself in Co. Kerry - our festivals and events run throughout the year, often marking major Celtic celebrations of Imbolc (Spring), Bealtaine (May), Lughnasa (August), Samhain (Halloween) and Irish national celebrations on St. Brigid's Day (1 February) or St. Patrick's Day (17 March). The Skellig Coast Dark Sky Festival at the end of March is a spectacularly immersive experience, in the heart of the Iveragh Peninsula. As above, so below in this region where you can explore rock art, stone forts and stone circles against the backdrop of the glorious Skellig islands.