Fall in Love with Killarney

Why Killarney Is Worth Visiting

Dear Ireland,
Sometimes I think I miss places I’ve never been — until I remember it’s you.
It’s in the way my mother boiled the kettle before every conversation.
In the silence my father kept when the sky turned grey.
You’re not just a land I long to visit — you’re the reason I’ve always felt like part of me was elsewhere.
And maybe, just maybe, coming to you isn’t travel.
Maybe it’s coming home.

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In today’s email:

• Is Killarney Really Worth Visiting?

• From Our Love Ireland Community - Maybe It’s Mad

• Let’s Go To Killarney: - Killarney locals share their perfect days.

• Can You Answer The Travel Quizzer Question of The Day?

• At the bar - How Not to Be That Tourist in an Irish Pub

• Around The Web: Irish County Named As Britain’s Top Vacation Spot', ‘Taste the Atlantic’ at Ireland’s longest running slow food festival, Off the Tourist Trail, and more

• Don’t Let Your Ireland Trip End In Tears

• From Social Media - Let it Rain

• Irish Food You Will Love - Ireland's Most Comforting Meal

• The Craic - WHY DO YOU LOVE IRELAND?

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Is Killarney Really Worth Visiting?

If you’ve ever dreamt of a town where ancient forests meet mirror-still lakes, and every pub feels like it’s been waiting just for you—Killarney might already be on your list. But is it truly worth the visit, or just another tourist stop? Today’s blog takes a closer look at what makes Killarney such a beloved gem (and what might surprise you when you get there). From the Ring of Kerry to hidden walking trails, find out if it deserves a spot on your Irish itinerary:

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Have You Experienced Killarney? Reply and we might feature you our next email

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From Our Love Ireland Community

The Love Ireland Facebook Group is a community of 1.2 Million happy people!

Maybe it’s mad. Or maybe it’s the only sane thing left.

Andrew Atkinson

A few years ago I was hiking the Kerry Way..100 miles on foot with my backpack and tent. On a drizzly evening I was exhausted having done about 10 miles that day. In the distance I saw what I thought to be a sign for a B&B...it turned out to be Micky Spillanes pub...the lady behind the bar told me I could pitch my tent in the field across the road. I did just that..and went in for a rake of pints...I will never forget it. The relief, the sheer joy! When things like that happen I can't help but smile and count my blessings!

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Let’s Go To Killarney! - 3 Days in Killarney for First Timers

Killarney locals share their perfect days.

Killarney is the ideal base for exploring County Kerry, a rugged, rural, and beautiful corner of southwest Ireland. See below for a 3-day itinerary that incorporates visits to three of the county’s scenic highlights: the Dingle Peninsula, the Ring of Kerry, and the sprawling and lake-scattered Killarney National Park.

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🌟 Do You Know The Answer? - Travel Quizzer is Here!

Are you ready to prove your travel smarts? Don’t miss the chance to play the hottest new trivia game for travel lovers!

Here’s a taste:

Which famous national park is located in Killarney and is home to Ireland’s only native herd of red deer?

A) Glenveagh National Park
B) Connemara National Park
C) Killarney National Park
D) Wicklow Mountains National Park

Think you know? Don’t wait—thousands of trivia buffs are already hooked. Play Travel Quizzer now!

Answer to yesterday’s question: - That sounds like colcannon! ☘️ It's a classic and comforting Irish dish, especially popular around St. Patrick's Day and Halloween. Some variations also include onions or leeks for extra flavor.

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At The Bar

Irish Pub Etiquette 101: How Not to Be That Tourist in an Irish Pub

Step into any cosy Irish pub, and you’ll find more than just a pint – you’ll find tradition, banter, and maybe even your new best friend. But before you belly up to the bar, there are a few unspoken rules worth knowing. Whether you’re in Doolin listening to live trad music or in Dublin ordering your first Guinness, these tips will help you blend in and avoid any accidental faux pas.

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“Cashel of The Kings”

Atop the hill in Tipperary, the wind still whispers like it remembers the crown.

The Rock of Cashel wasn’t just built — it was raised by stories.
By saints and warriors, by scribes and kings.

You can walk among the ruins,
but don’t be surprised if you feel watched —
not by ghosts, but by memory.

Because some places weren’t made to be visited.
They were made to be returned to.

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Around The Web

Irish County Named As Britain’s Top Vacation Spot

One Irish county has been revealed as the top destination for British tourists, thanks to its charming culture, fascinating history, and close proximity.

‘Taste the Atlantic’ at Ireland’s longest running slow food festival

Ireland's longest-running slow food festival returns this Sunday, taking place in the heart of the Burren, County Clare,

Good news for swimmers: The quality of Ireland's bathing waters has improved

PLANNING SOME SEA swimming? You'll be happy to know that there's been year-on-year improvement in the quality of Ireland's bathing waters.

Multiple iconic Northern Ireland beauty spots receive prestigious Blue Flag

A number of Northern Ireland's best beaches have been awarded prestigious Blue Flag accreditations, it was confirmed today.

Travel Experts Rank Irish Attraction As No. 1 European Bucket List Experience

Editors at Condé Nast Traveller have named an epic Irish travel experience as the top choice on their ultimate European bucket list.

Off the Tourist Trail

These are the places where the pace slows, the crowds thin, and the stories grow richer with every crooked street corner and moss-covered wall. Stepping off the tourist trail means stepping into the Ireland of folklore and family roots—the one that’s still woven with the sound of a fiddle in a fire-lit pub, the scent of turf smoke, and neighbours who still greet you by name even if they just met you. For those seeking connection rather than spectacle, these villages offer a rare kind of hospitality—one that isn’t rehearsed, but real. While Ireland’s iconic landmarks like the Cliffs of Moher and the Ring of Kerry hold undeniable charm, the true soul of the country lives quietly in its lesser-known villages.

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Don’t Let Your Ireland Trip End In Tears

Top Experiences In Ireland Likely To Sell Out

2025 is going to be a busy year - Here is a list of the top experiences that will most likely sell out and you should book in advance. Don’t delay!

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From Social Media

Let it Rain

And YouTube

For More From Social Media:

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Irish Food You Will Love

Ireland's Most Comforting Meal

Interested in more Irish Recipes?

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The Craic

WHY DO YOU LOVE IRELAND?

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