Kenmare has many amenities a few of them are listed below.
Kenmare is a walkers paradise and will cater for every walking enthusiast.
Its has several walking festivals which take place each year around
Easter and the big one round Whit Sunday. The Kenmare Walking club has its own
website where you will be able to find the details of this event.
Many walks
are available in the area and are well signposted. The famous Kerry Way is amongst them.
There are 2 golf courses in Kenmare, the Kenmare Golf Club, which is
located in the town next to the prestigious Park Hotel and Ring of Kerry Gold Club,
located 5 miles out of Kenmare on the road to Sneem.
The Kenmare Bay Diving, Seafari Cruises and Star Sail and Adventure Centre bring much
entertainment for all the family. Also you get to see the areas surrounding Kenmare
and you could also spot some seals. The scenery from the Kenmare Bay is stunning and
breathtaking and well worth a visit.
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 | Kenmare Bay Diving
Phone : 087-6993793 | | | |
 | Kenmare Lace - The History
Phone : 064-6641491 | | | | As well as the extensive lace display in the Heritage centre, there is also an opportunity to see Kenmare Lace being made in the traditional style and see a display of antique lace from St. Clares Convent Kenmare
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 | Kissane Sheep Farm
Phone : 064 34791 | | | | Kissane Sheep Farm is a traditional working sheep farm with approx. 1,000 mountain sheep and lambs. Activities on the farm sheepdog Demonstrations, sheep Shearing (You can watch and try yourself while John holds the sheep), Strike, cuddle and bottle feed the pet lambs, Mountain Walks, from easy to very challenging, Puzzle Walk & Treasure Trail for children |
 | Motor museum Kilgarvan
Phone : 064-6685346 | | | | The Kilgarvan Motor Museum has been open since 1985, but we began collecting and restoring over 20 years ago as a hobby. During this period visitors from all over the world have visited us, many of them bring their own vintage or classic cars. |
 | Seafari Cruises
Phone : 064-6683171 | | | | SEAFARI Fun, Eco-Nature and 5Star Seal Watching Cruises, operated by dedicated and committed environmentalists bring the “blue planet” to life! Family run with a musically talented and friendly crew, share their love of nature and Kerry providing a unique close-up, personal and inspiringly memorable Irish nature experience! Meet inquisitive common/grey seals and otters. Foxes, deer and goats roam forested shorelines. Prolific bird-life, gannets, terns, cormorants, egrets and the majestic white tailed sea-eagles feast on Gulf-Stream nourished seafood! Enjoy complimentary sweets, lollipops, tea, coffee, cookies, “rum tot”, use of binoculars, guides, charts, “Kerry wit”, rugs, live traditional music, face-painting/colouring for kids. “Trill or chill” while cruising on our custom designed nature-watching, comfortable, roomy, weatherproof, seasick-proof, full toilet facilities and ultra safe licensed 100 capacity expedition ship.The 2-3 hour, 10 mile cruise operates 3-6 trips weekly in April, May, October and 1-2 trips daily in June, July, August and September. RESERVATIONS ESSENTIAL. |
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Anam-Cre Arts Centre, 064-6641849
Eclipse Ireland, Blackwater, 064-6682965
Kenmare Angling and Sightseeing, 087 2592209
Kerry Fiddles, Ring of Kerry,
The Star Sailing & Adventure Centre, Beara Road, 064 41222
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