Killarney Flights: Ryanair Summer Schedule to Kerry Airport

March 2, 2007

The good folks over at An Ríocht report Ryanair‘s summer flight schedule. For those of you who don’t know Ryanair is a cheap (in every sense) airline serving Europe only. Straight from An Ríocht: “Ryanair will re-commence their popular second daily flight from Kerry Airport to London Stansted early this year on the 17th of [...]

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Killarney Accommodation: budget youth hostel

February 21, 2007

The Killarney International Youth Hostel (part of the ‘An Óige’ group) is an impressive 18th century mansion set on 75 acres of gardens and forest overlooking the mountains ringing Killarney National Park in Co. Kerry. This 4-star hostel is very popular with individuals as well as groups and families. The staff are a great source [...]

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New Killarney Train Timetable

February 7, 2007

The Kingdom newspaper reports on changes to local Killarney train timetables. The new timetable includes times for the new commuter route between Killarney-Faranfore-Tralee that runs nine times each day on weekdays. Changes have also been made to Dublin and Cork routes. Call Killarney train station for full details and any specific questions: +353 (0) 6431067 [...]

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Irish Dancing Championship, Feb 2nd – 11th 2007

February 7, 2007

Oireachtas Rince na hEireann 2007 is taking place for the second year this week at the INEC center in Killarney. Dancers from all over the world, and representing all age groups of Irish dancers will be in Killarney for this weeks competitions.

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Free discount pass (€400 value) to cultural events in Ireland

January 15, 2007

Heritage Ireland has promoted visitor attractions in Ireland for over 15 years. Ireland’s “Cultural Explorer” is a new Heritage Island project started in 2006 offering the overseas visitor a selection of 130 of Ireland’s leading cultural venues. Each venue has, where possible, offered a discount off their admission price, providing added value and great savings. [...]

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Ferry Closure: Cork-Swansea

January 12, 2007

The Cork-Swansea (Wales) ferry is closing this year. Full article here (requires free registration). Check your travel plans!

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The Irish – more Spanish than Celtic?

December 29, 2006

Scientists have concluded that the Celts did not invade Ireland en masse, nor did they replace an earlier group. Despite the widely held belief that the Irish are descended from Celts who invaded Ireland about 2,500 years ago, a 2004 genetic research study at Trinity College, Dublin (TCD) appears to argue against it.

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Kids in Killarney: Child Minding Services

November 22, 2006

Attention parents. Here’s a list of some hotels in Killarney that offer child minding services. The list is probably not complete and there’s bound to be additional services offered privately; I will update this list as I come across them. Feel free to let me know of your experience with these services.

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Storytelling with Pa Sugrue

October 27, 2006

Pa Sugrue offers evenings of storytelling in Killarney that mixes music, stories and jokes suitable for all ages and tastes.

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Killarney in style – Queen Mary 2 from New York

October 22, 2006

5 Days from Only $2,799 7 Free Nights in Ireland and Cruising on Queen Mary 2 Vantage Deluxe World Travel has an offer for next year that combines a week’s stay in Ireland with a weeklong trans-Atlantic cruise aboard the 3,056-passenger Queen Mary 2, with prices beginning at $2,799 per person, including airfare from New [...]

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