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The combination of lake, mountain and woodland makes Killarney
unique.The visitor is spoilt for choice here as there is
something in Killarney for everybody's interests, including golfing,
touring, site seeing, and other outdoor activities
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Attractions
One of Killarney's biggest attractions is
Muckross House and Gardens - a magnificent Victorian Mansion set in beautiful gardens
making it a magical setting with the Killarney lakes and mountains surrounding it.
The house is set in the middle of the National Park and you can tour the area on
traditional jaunting car, bike or by foot. Nearby witness the lifestyles and farming
traditions of a rural working community in the 1930s carrying out their daily tasks in the
Muckross Traditional Farms.
Experience the best of ancient castles and abbeys, gushing cascades, rugged hills, and
sparkling lakes. Travel through the Gap of Dunloe, by the famous Kate Kearneys Cottage,
past Echo Lake, arriving at Lord Brandons former Cottage.
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Complete the journey by
traditional open boat, through the Long Range to the Meeting of the Waters.
Here shoot the rapids and onto the Lower Lake and Ross Castle.
Ross Castle is the ideal gateway to the lakes for boating, cruising or fishing for
trout and salmon. You can also take a guided tour of this historical 17th century Castle.Nature
lovers will enjoy the historical Knockreer House and Gardens for its beautiful fauna and
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Angle on the lakes
Great news for anglers! A survey of Lough Léin has shown it to be the
best-stocked brown-trout lake in the country. But the king of the Killarney fish must be
the salmon. From late winter, anglers in small boats patiently ply the bays in hope of the
ultimate prize. In bygone days visitors enjoyed salmon roasted on fresh-cut arbutus twigs
over an open fire on the lakeshore. Today in many of Killarney's excellent restaurants,
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Golfing in Killarney.
Golfing enthusiasts all over world come to Kerry to the finest golf
courses that Ireland has to offer. Applecroft house is the ideal base for playing a
choice of spectacular and challenging championship Golf courses - Killarney, Ballybunion,
Dooks, Tralee and Waterville. Killarney Golf and Fishing Club have two Championship Golf
courses, which have held many international events including the Irish open.
Below you will see a chart showing the distances for all the major courses in the
Kerry area from Applecroft house as well as useful links to futher information.
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The night entertainment in Killarney is set to suit everyone's tastes . Enjoy a
nice drink in any of the many pubs with live traditional music. And this is all in
walking distance to Applecroft house. You host at applecroft will give you directions to
the best pubs, and restaurants in the area. If you would like to see a map of the
town, just click below.
Click here for a detailed map of Killarney Town |
Applecroft  House
Telephone: +353 64 32782
Email: applecroft@eircom.net
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