Local Activities

You won’t be lost for things to do in the vicinity of Curlew Cottage. Below are a few examples of activities in the area, some very close by in Ardfert, Fenit or Tralee, and others within an hour’s drive. More ideas and further information can be found at KerryGems.com or in the KerryGems booklet, or by searching online. There are also a few listings in the house manual.

• Festivals

• Historic sights

• Theatre

• Music

• Cinemas

• Museums

• Children’s activities galore

• Aquadome (family fun!)

• Aquarium

• Family restaurants

• Bistros

• Fine dining

• Fast food

• Pubs - some with music, some with food

• Coffee shops

• Takeaways

For full day trips, take in the famous town of Killarney, hike in beautiful Killarney National Park, or visit Muckross House, Park, Gardens and Traditional Farm; or explore the Dingle Peninsula including the town of Dingle itself and the wilds of the far side of the peninsula. The drive over Connor Pass to Dingle is not to be missed! On the Tralee Bay / Brandon Bay side of the peninsula you’ll find the dunes of Castlegregory (beach, surfing lessons, water park on the bay, golf, restaurants), Castlegregory Golf Links,. and some great restaurants including excellent pizza.
Sections of the famous Ring of Kerry are also within reach as a day trip; or for a full Ring of Kerry experience in a day there are coach tours available, starting and ending in Killarney. (Driving the whole Ring yourself in one day is NOT recommended - a minimum of two to three days is more appropriate).

Tralee Bay Experience

This page is always a work in progress, so web links and more activities will be added as we go along. It is, however, by no means exhaustive, so check KerryGems and Google for more ideas. You will probably find loads of information by looking for relevant Facebook and Instagram pages as well. (If you don’t know how to do that, ask a teenager).

Each group of guests at Curlew Cottage will be supplied a copy of KerryGems Magazine, which is a goldmine of information. KerryGems also have a website which is full of great ideas. We recommend that you check with the venues you’re interested in regarding opening hours and reservations.