Killarney Model Railway

Info Telefon: +353 (0) 64 34000

Killarney National Park

Fax.: +353 64 37565

Info Telefon: +353 64 31440
Besucher-Email: killarneynationalpark@ealga.ie

Visitor Centre: Nov-Mid Mar On request
Mid Mar-June Daily 09:00-18:00
July - Aug Daily 09:00-19:00
Sep - Oct Daily 09:00-18:00
Information Point at Torc Waterfall:
End June - Mid Sep Daily 09:30-18:30
Leaflet/Guide Booklet: English, Irish, French, German, Italian.

The National Park comprises of 10,000 hectares (24,700 acres) of beautiful lake and mountain scenery. The Park is famous for its' native natural habitats and species including oakholly woods, yew woods and red deer.
The National Park Visitor Centre and the Information Point at Torc Waterfall provide information on all aspects of the park.
The Education Centre, located at Knockreer House, provides a range of courses related to nature conservation and the ecology of The National Park for school children, students and other groups. For information call +353 64 35960
 

laonad an Bhlascaoid Mhoir

Info Telefon: +353 (0) 66 56371/56444

Muckross House and Gardens

Fax.: +353 64 37565

Info Telefon: +353 64 31440

Managed in conjunction with the Trustees of Muckross House.

November-Mid March Daily 09:00-17:30
Mid March-June Daily 09:00-18:00
July & August Daily 09:00-19:00
September & October Daily 09:00-18:00
Please note last admission 45 mins before closing.

Within Killarney National Park, Muckross House is a magnificent Victorian mansion and one of Ireland's leading stately homes. The elegantly furnished rooms portray the lifestyles of the landed gentry, while downstairs in the basement one can experience the working conditions of the servants employed in the House. The Gardens at Muckross House are renowned world-wide for their beauty. In particular they are noted for their fine collections of azaleas and rhododendrons, an extensive water garden, and an outstanding rock garden hewn out of natural limestone.
 

Musaem Chorea Dhuibhne

Fax.: (066) 9156348

Info Telefon: +353 (0) 915 6333
Besucher-Email: mus@cfcdteo.iol.ie
http://www.corca-dhuibhne.com...

10.00am-6.00pm, 7 days (June-Sept), rest of year on request. Café and book shop during Summer season.

Folk Life, Archaeology of the peninsula. Exhibits on the geology, archaeology and history.
 

National Transport Museum

Michael Corcoran (01) 847 5623, Mobile 086 828 9437

Info Telefon: + 353 1 848 0831 / 847 5623
Besucher-Email: wkelly@oceanfree.net
http://www.nationaltransportmuseum.org...

Transport Museum Society of Ireland

All year round Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays 2pm-5pm.
June, July, August 10am-5pm.

This is Ireland's only comprehensive assembly of public service and commercial road transport. Even the humblest vehicles are noteworthy; many are the sole extant examples of once familiar types; several others are very rare and some are unique. Portraying the Golden Age of commercials, the collection includes some 30 marques, more than half of them now demised. All four Irish commercial vehicle builders are represented.


In 1973, when we had 25 vehicles, a survey of the principal vehicle types then working in Ireland led to the compilation of a Forward Preservation List setting out well in advance what should be preserved. Regularly updated, the list has served all interests well ever since. Vehicles come by donation, loan or purchase, are held so as to preclude sale or export and are listed in a register of artefacts.


On 1st September 2001, the collection, increasing at an annual average rate of five, totalled 170 (average age 46 years). Sixty out of the 100 vehicles currently in Howth are on display, and others can be inspected by prior arrangement. The oldest items date from 1883, the newest 1984, the more modem vehicles occupying a twilight zone between obsolescence and future antique status. Serious space limitations and the need to house every vehicle result in having to display the exhibits more closely than is desirable. The collection is divided into five main standalone categories. These are Passenger, Commercial, Fire & Emergency, Military and Utility.

Picture: The Hill of Howth tram No. 9

 

Rattoo Heritage Complex

Info Telefon: +353 (0) 66 31000/31744

Ross Castle

Info Telefon: +353 64 35851/2

April Daily 10:00-17:00
May Daily 10:00-18:00
June - August Daily 9:00-18:30
September Daily 10:00-18:00
October Tues - Sun 10:00-17:00
Last Admission 45 mins. before closing.

This Castle may be considered a typical example of the stronghold of an Irish Chieftain during the Middle Ages. The date of its foundation is uncertain but it was probably built in the late 15th century by one of the O'Donoghue Ross chieftains. It is surrounded by a fortified bawn, its curtain walls defended by circular flanking towers, two of which remain. Much of the bawn was removed by the time the Barrack building was added on the south side of the castle sometime in the middle of the 18th century. The castle contains 16th and 17th century furniture.
 

Seanchai Kerry Literary and Cultural Centre

Info Telefon: +353 (0) 68 22212

Tarbert Bridewell

Info Telefon: +353 (0) 68 36500/36501

Crime Punishment in 19th cent.