Fishing licences can be obtained from O'Neill's at 6 Plunkett Street Tel 064 31970.
Licences are needed for fishing for sea trout and salmon. They cost between €8
and €64. If fishing in a privately owned lake or river a permit is also
required from the owner. O'Neill's also arranges boats and gillies and supplies tackle and bait. Fishing trips also arranged through Castlelough Tours at O'Connor's Pub in High Street.
The River Flesk drains the West Cork mountains and runs into Lough Leane. It has
trout and spring salmon. All methods of fishing are allowed. The River Laune
drains the Killarney lakes and is excellent for salmon, sea trout and brown
trout.
Barfinny Lake is about 10 miles/17km south of Killarney on the road to Sneem.
Take the Kenmare road out of Killarney and look for a left turn at Molly's Gap.
It is stocked annually with rainbow trout. Worms, spinners and flies are
allowed. Lough Leane, Muckross Lake and Upper Lake have both salmon and trout
and tolling for salmon is popular. A boat and gillie would cost approx €120
for a day.
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MUCKROSS RIDING STABLES
Mangerton Road, Killarney. Muckross Riding Stables provides immediate access to treks & trails in Muckross, special Half Day Rates Muckross Stables Website
ROCKLANDS STABLES RIDING SCHOOL
Tralee Road, Killarney. Lessons for beginners and advanced riders. Trekking
trips through woodlands. Open June-October from 9am to 9pm; October -
June 9am - 6pm
KILLARNEY RIDING STABLES (SULLIVAN'S)
Ballydowney, Killarney. Hacking, trekking, 1-3 hour trips, three and six day
rides. Open from 8am AM, AE, DE, VB.
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There are several possible rides you can take in a jaunting car. At the
first entrance to Muckross House, on the road to Kenmare, are jaunting cars
which will take up to four passengers on a variety of tours around the grounds.
They vary in price. It costs about €25 for a long ride, seeing most of
the grounds plus stops at the Friary, gardens and house. A short trip into the
estate and back is around €7. The drivers are there from about 9am to
about 7pm. Other rides to be had are into the Gap of Dunloe. Rides can always
be arranged along the stretch of road between the tourist office (Town Hall)
and the Lakes Cinema.
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GLENEAGLE HOTEL
Day membership for non-residents. Enquiries to Destination Killarney. Free bus
to Hotel from Scott's Gardens.
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Daily Rates available at the Castlerosse Hotel. Leisure facilities also available, 10 visit pass costs €55
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M.V. Lily of Killarney.
Watercoach. Sailing times 10.30am, 12 noon, 1.45pm, 3.15pm, 4.30pm
5.45pm
The departure point is Ross Castle. Contact: Watercoach Cruises, 3 High Street.
M.V. PRIDE OF THE LAKES
Destination Killarney, Scott's Gardens. Sailing 11am, 12.30pm, 2.30pm,
4.00pm, 5pm
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THE CLOGHEREEN NATURE TRAIL (Behind Molly Darcy's Muckross)
THIS IS SPECIALLY RECOMMENDED BY KILLARNEY ONLINE. This is a peaceful and secluded area with many wild flowers and animals. Includes a special roped trail for the visually impaired which goes around the blue pool area.
DERRYCUNNIHY/LADIES VIEW: DOIRE COINCHE
17.5km south of Killarney on the Kenmare road. Lay-by, picnic site, spectacular scenic views.
MANGERTON: AN MHANGARTA
5km south of Killarney off the Kenmare road. Turn left at Molly Darcy's and drive for 3km - well sign posted. Picnic site, deer, forest and mountain walks, scenic views.
MUCKROSS WOOD/OLD KENMARE ROAD: COILL MHUCROIS.
7km south of Killarney to Kenmare. Turn right before entrance to Torc Waterfall.
Picnic sites, viewing points, extensive forest walks, scenic views.
PIKE WOOD: COILL NA PAIDHCE
24km west of Kenmare to Sneem. Turn left for 1.5km at Great Southern Hotel
entrance. Picnic site, forest walks, viewing points.
ROSSACRUE: ROS AN CHRU NA LUA
8km north east of Kilgarvan to Killarney. On left hand side of road. Lay-by,
picnic site, forest walks.
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At the Racecourse, Ross Road. Meetings during May and July.
A stimulating adrenaline packed game. It is the ultimate high tech pursuit sport ever conceived, given an action packed day of teamwork, strategy a skill never to be forgotten.Predator Paintball
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Killarney Cineplex - Four screen cinema. For details of latest screenings ring 064 37007
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CORCORANS TOURS DAILY TOURS Conducted by Qualified Driver Guides Corcoran's Chauffeur Tours
KILLARNEY AND KERRY TOURS Inisfallen Mall, Main Street. Gap of Dunloe, boat and coach trips, Ring of Kerry
coach trip, local circuit coach trip, trips on the lakes.
CASTLELOUGH TOURS
O'Connor's Pub, High Street, Killarney. Gap of Dunloe, lakeland tours and boat
tours.
DEROS TOURS
Main Street, opposite the Tourist Office. Local tours, Ring of Kerry, Gap of
Dunloe, Dingle and Slea Head, Cork and Blarney, Glengarriff.
KILLARNEY BOATING AND TOUR CENTRE
High Street, Killarney. Gap of Dunloe, boat tours on the lake, Ring of Kerry and
Dingle coach tours.
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During the summer there are many pubs or hotel lounges in Killarney that provide musical entertainment. (The problem, in fact, is to find a pub for a quiet drink).
The type of music ranges from traditional Irish music, to country and western and
popular. Some of the places that can be relied on for regular and lively
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