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Sean Horgan
Ireland Travel Guide
Guide to Kerry
Sean Horgan
Locations
Tralee
Places to stay
Places to grab dinner
Places to grab a cup of tea or coffee or a quick bite
Places to meet people for a drink
Dingle Peninsula
General guides / sites
On the water
Guided tours around the countryside
Activities in Dingle Town
Things nearby Dingle
Slea Head
Things to see
Blasket Islands
Guides
Getting there
Places to stay
Things to see
Iveragh Peninsula
General notes
Sauna
Skellig Islands
Note: Some boats don’t allow kids under 10 but it’s not clear how enforced that is. If a kid is in reasonably good shape, they’ll be fine.
Tour operators
Valentia
Places to stay
Portmagee
A few really good pub restaurants with good food and views
There is a store in the middle of town that’s open until about 8pm.
Cahersiveen area
Finans Bay / Glen
Waterville
Castle By the River Events
Types of Activities
Watersports / Surfing
Kids Activities
Some ideas for fun with kids in Kerry
Castlegregory
With water trampolines, water slides, surfing, wind surfing, canoeing, SUP, paddle boats, sea safari, diving & beach horseriding you won’t be bored. Seeieopryng.
Fenit:
offers dinghy sailing, kayak rental, SUP Rental, Giant SUP, Sea Kayaking, Coasteering, Wild Swimming & more.
Tralee:
Try paintballing with or mountain / beach pony treks with
North Kerry
Try some surf lessons with @ballybunionsurfschool or venture across the Limerick border for paintball or archery
Killarney:
Try your hand at rock climbing with Real Rock Kerry or. For water lovers kayak on the lakes with @Irish Adventures Dingle or head to Caragh lake to.
Another option is a trek in the Park with Muckross Horseriding Centre
South Kerry
in Cahersiveen - choose from canoe tours, kayak tours & SUP with teens. Family paddles available with children age 8+. Their Nighttime bioluminescent trip is on my wish list.
in Waterville has a great selection for age 6+ from Stand Up Paddle Boarding to Kayaking, Seashore Safari, coastal walks & Snorkel Tours (age 8+). Horse riding with Ring of Kerry Equestrian Centre is also an option close by.
Head further along the Ring to where you can try Sailing, Windsurfing, Snorkelling, Canoeing & Kayaking, Stand Up Paddle Boarding & surfing.
Kenmare has enough to keep you busy for days.
From horseriding with to 
alpaca trekking with @thenakedsheep.ie (min age 12).
Or try out the Ireland’s Fittest Family Challenge, Assault Course challenge, kayaking games, or archery with.
Paintball, kayaking, splatball, cruises, water park, the gauntlet, crazy golf, archery & more
Alot to take in there!! Make sure to let me know what I’ve missed! For more see:
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10. The capital town of Kerry is a 1hr drive from Dingle and is home to The Aquadome, one of Irelands largest indoor waterworlds.
9. The Playidum is a soft play center in Tralee, Co.Kerry. Ideal for a rainy day activity it is suitable from tiny tots to older children.
8. Horse Riding. Within close reach to the hotel you can choose from a selection of Horse Riding options including and who both offer treaks in the beautiful West Kerry countryside.
7. Hold a Baby Lamb. Located in Ventry, is a must see on your visit.
6.. Located in Camp, a 25 min drive from the hotel, is a family run open farm. The farm animals include cows, pigs, donkeys, alpacas, sheep, chickens and goats. The farm also hasn a sensory garden, playground, go kart track and a tractor and trailer ride.
5. Departing from Dingle Marina, a 5min walk from the hotel, you can drive your own boat which is great fun for all the family. Each boat holds 5 people and you can explore Dingle Harbour in such a fun way.
4. offer a number of tours but their 2 hour mini Eco Tour is perfect for families. During this tour you will see the spectacular scenery with every chance of seeing local marine wildlife such as dolphins, whales, seals and puffins.
3. Castlegregory is a popular water sport destination and have a huge selection of water activities to choose from. Their Aquapark at Sandy Bay is open during June, July and August and the while family can enjoy full size Trampolines with slide and walk the plank, Canoeing, Stand up Paddle Boarding, Giant SUP, Pedalos, boogie boarding as well as offering wetsuit hire.
2. offer a wide selection of surfing, windsurfing and stand up paddleboarding lessons from their base in the Maharees. They offer a family surf lesson which is great fun for all the family!
1. Our top choice for families of all ages at all times of year is the amazing Dingle Oceanworld. Irelands largest aquarium is home to a collection including Sand Tiger Sharks, Gentoo Penguins, Asian Short-Clawed Otters and includes an abundance of different fish species. The gift shop has a wonderful selection of gifts.
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