Guidebook for Kenmare and Around
Drinks & Nightlife
PF McCarthy's
14 Main StGreat food and music!
Great food in the summer months and good bar frequented by locals and tourists. Only 1 mile from Tig Admaid and Killaha Glamping (but unfortunately the road is not suited to walkers)
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Sailor Bar, Kenmare
Great food in the summer months and good bar frequented by locals and tourists. Only 1 mile from Tig Admaid and Killaha Glamping (but unfortunately the road is not suited to walkers)
Sightseeing
Stunning scenery - the view and waterfall must be seen to be believed! And inaccessible to tour buses!!
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Gleninchaquin Park
Stunning scenery - the view and waterfall must be seen to be believed! And inaccessible to tour buses!!
Baby seals! Just remember to dress warmly.
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Seafari, eco-nature and seal watching
Baby seals! Just remember to dress warmly.
Victorian Gardens with beautiful sea views, well worth an explore. Acres of pathways and a stunning tree fern garden. Garden café in the summer months
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Derreen Gardens
Victorian Gardens with beautiful sea views, well worth an explore. Acres of pathways and a stunning tree fern garden. Garden café in the summer months
Beautiful and ancient stone circle easy walking distance from the centre of town
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Kenmare Stone Circle
52 Market StBeautiful and ancient stone circle easy walking distance from the centre of town
Public park beside the sea, just on the edge of Kenmare town with woodland and sea shore pathways and a bat sanctuary.
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Reenagross Park Kenmare
Public park beside the sea, just on the edge of Kenmare town with woodland and sea shore pathways and a bat sanctuary.
A great day trip - head to Lauragh and explore Dereen Gardens. Head over the Healy Pass to Adrigole. Enjoy the scenic drive to the fishing port of Castletownbere and then take the road to Allihies village, passing by the Buddist centre with stunning cafe and prayer garden overlooking the Atlantic, and on to Allihies with its history of copper mining and small museum with cafe and gallery. The Allihies to Eyeries road is one of the most scenic in Ireland, then it is a straight road home on the R571 to Kenmare - unless you take a small detour at Kilcatherine to see the fabled Hag of Beara - the mythic pagan goddess turned early christian nun who was turned to stone to stand forever next to the Atlantic Ocean.
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Beara Peninsula
A great day trip - head to Lauragh and explore Dereen Gardens. Head over the Healy Pass to Adrigole. Enjoy the scenic drive to the fishing port of Castletownbere and then take the road to Allihies village, passing by the Buddist centre with stunning cafe and prayer garden overlooking the Atlantic, and on to Allihies with its history of copper mining and small museum with cafe and gallery. The Allihies to Eyeries road is one of the most scenic in Ireland, then it is a straight road home on the R571 to Kenmare - unless you take a small detour at Kilcatherine to see the fabled Hag of Beara - the mythic pagan goddess turned early christian nun who was turned to stone to stand forever next to the Atlantic Ocean.
Arts & Culture
Carnegie Hall
Killowen RoadInteresting insights into local history and culture with changing exhibitions
Fabulous coffee and interesting books. Owner and artist, Fiona, is Kenmare born and bred and a fount of local information
Puccini's Coffee And Books
26 Henry StFabulous coffee and interesting books. Owner and artist, Fiona, is Kenmare born and bred and a fount of local information
Discover the interesting history of Kenmare Lace with well thought out exhibits and local history situated in the Tourist Office. The Lace store is upstairs.
Kenmare Lace
The SquareDiscover the interesting history of Kenmare Lace with well thought out exhibits and local history situated in the Tourist Office. The Lace store is upstairs.
Shopping
A treasure trove of arts and crafts from the Beara Penninsula. The owner, Sue Floy, is a font of information for anything happening locally!
The Beara Gallery
A treasure trove of arts and crafts from the Beara Penninsula. The owner, Sue Floy, is a font of information for anything happening locally!
Mill Cove Gallery
21 Main StSpecialising in Irish ceramics, well worth a visit
SuperValu Kenmare - Murphy's
Railway RoadGreat for Irish food and essentials
Great for locally grown and made produce. Also specialises in eco-friendly and organics
Bridge Street Co-op
5 Bridge StGreat for locally grown and made produce. Also specialises in eco-friendly and organics
The place to get that Irish sweater! Also sells raincoats and wellies
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Quill's Woollen Market
Main StreetThe place to get that Irish sweater! Also sells raincoats and wellies
Quirky store specialising in children's clothes and items, also stocks designer gear for parent's too!
Nest
4 Henry StQuirky store specialising in children's clothes and items, also stocks designer gear for parent's too!
Garage and grocery store with deli and food counter - perfect stop for stocking up on picnic food
Centra Kenmare
Killarney RoadGarage and grocery store with deli and food counter - perfect stop for stocking up on picnic food
Essentials
Right next to Kenmare Shopping Centre and Supervalu Kenmare. A great spot for all your grocery needs.
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Lidl
Railway RoadRight next to Kenmare Shopping Centre and Supervalu Kenmare. A great spot for all your grocery needs.
Entertainment & Activities
Great spot for activities for all the family, just down the road from Tig Admaid and Killaha Glamping.
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Star Outdoors Adventure Centre
Great spot for activities for all the family, just down the road from Tig Admaid and Killaha Glamping.
The Lake House
Country pub offering boat rental to explore Clonee Lake. Good for traditional music.
Food Scene
Amazing food! And if you are into seafood-just say Sam sent you ;-)
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Mulcahys
Main StreetAmazing food! And if you are into seafood-just say Sam sent you ;-)
Award winning French bistro with beautiful pastries and authentic breads
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Maison Gourmet
6 Henry StAward winning French bistro with beautiful pastries and authentic breads
Bring your kayak and row here on a calm day! Otherwise drive through Kenmare and out on the Sneem / Ring of Kerry road.
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The Boathouse Bistro
Bring your kayak and row here on a calm day! Otherwise drive through Kenmare and out on the Sneem / Ring of Kerry road.
The best spot to find locally grown mussels. Great food and atmosphere, just down the road from Dereen Gardens.
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Helens bar and bed and breakfast
The best spot to find locally grown mussels. Great food and atmosphere, just down the road from Dereen Gardens.
Great value hidden gem in Lauragh with stunning lakeside views
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Josie's Lakeview House
Great value hidden gem in Lauragh with stunning lakeside views