Killarney
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Killarney (Cill Airne, "The church of the sloes") is a town in Co. Kerry, south-western Ireland. The town is in a deep valley in the MacGillicuddy Reeks, beside the Lakes of Killarney, part of the Killarney National Park. The town is also famous for its history, as well as the cathedral it is also home to Ross Castle, Muckross Abbey and Innisfallen Island, the location of a ruined monastery.
Because of its natural and historical interest, and its close proximity to the Dingle peninsula, Skelligs and Ring of Kerry it is a popular tourist town.
The population of Killarney as per Census 2002 was 12,087.
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Transport
Killarney is served by National Primary and Secondary roads as well as local routes.
National Primary Routes:
National Secondary Routes:
- N72 (West) to Killorglin
- N72 (East) to Waterford
There is a train service to Tralee, Limerick, Cork and Dublin operated by the national railway operator Iarnród Éireann. Bus Éireann provides bus connections to Limerick (onwards to Dublin, Galway), Cork, Tralee and to Kenmare & Skibbereen
Kerry International Airport located in Farranfore between Tralee and Killarney provides air services.
Tourism
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Tourism is by far the largest industry in Killarney. There are more bed nights available in Killarney than in any other Irish town or city, with the exception of the capital, Dublin City.
See also: Lakes of Killarney, Killarney National Park & Muckross House
History
External links
- Irelandscape (http://www.irelandscape.com) Pictures of Killarney and other Irish locations
- Killarney Online - tourism (http://www.killarneyonline.ie/)
- Killarney railway station (http://www.irishrail.ie/your_journey/your_station.asp?letter=K&action=showdetail&station_id=79)
- Killarney Town Council (http://www.killarney.ie/)de:Killarney