Top Things to do in County Kerry
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Things to do in County Kerry, Province of Munster: The Best Churches & Cathedrals
Discover the best top things to do in County Kerry, Ireland including Church Island, St Stephen and St John's Church, St. Mary's Church of Ireland, Doon Church, St James' Church, St. Mary's Church, St. Stephens Church, St. Michael's Church, Church of the Transfiguration, Church Of Ireland St. Michael's.
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1. Church Island
2. St Stephen and St John's Church
3. St. Mary's Church of Ireland
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 114 reviews
The Church was built in 1870s on the site of former churches. It is thought to be the ancient site of the early churches from which the town gets its name "Church of the Sloes" in Irish is Cill Airne (Killarney). This church is noted for its matching set of vibrant stained glass windows, its organ (the church's acoustic is fabulous) and its decoration. It is situated between the Hotel sector and the main shopping area. Many visitors pop in to see the beautiful interior, to pray and light a candle, or for our free concerts which take place in the summer season. The concert programme features visiting choirs and orchestras from around the world. These concerts are free; we invite donations after the concert for our Restoration Appeal. Occasionally there is a ticketed concert (available on the door) to raise money for other causes. All concerts are advertised on the notice board (and our Facebook page) and all start at 8pm. We are especially proud to host each year the Spraoi Chiarrai concerts that feature local young Irish musicians who are being given their first taste of public performance. They play traditional Irish music on traditional instruments. The local Schools of music and dance also have concerts; it can be quite never wracking for these young people as it is their first time in public. This is the Church of Ireland building (not to be confused with the Roman Catholic Cathedral also called St Mary's on the other side of town).
Reviewed By Anniebannie1981 - Cork, Ireland
It's wasn't my first time to Killarney, but it was my first time to visit this Church today. I was the only person visiting this amazing church. Loved the stained glass windows and the tranquility that was inside the walls of this lovely church, which is located off the Main Street in Killarney. A Holy Well of St Mary is located across the street and was something that I had never seen before, and this church also had a number of visitor leaflets and a place to light a candle. Would recommend and hopefully will visit again the next time I visit the welcoming place of Killarney.
4. Doon Church
5. St James' Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 332 reviews
St James' Church, Dingle with its adjacent graveyard, is situated on some 2 acres of sloping ground, on the north east side of the Main Street of Dingle town in County Kerry, Ireland. It is a living church, a constituent member of the worldwide Anglican Communion and a member of the Tralee and Dingle Union of Parishes. People of all ages, nationalities and faiths are welcome to visit or attend Sunday service which is in accordance with the Church of Ireland tradition. Throughout the year, St James' Church also hosts a programme of diverse cultural from traditional music to concerts to exhibitions, lectures and films. Many famous artists have performed here especially during the annual recording of RTE Other Voices TV series. Planning permission has been granted for restoration works which will see this historic building and graveyard preserved and enhanced as a valuable community resource in the 21st century. The Friends of St James' are actively fundraising for this.
Reviewed By mlc-Chelsea
When in Dingle, don’t miss the concert series produced by Eoin Duignan. In season, it’s on 3 times/week, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, early evening at the St. James Church. The night we attended, the musicians were profesionnal - top notch, with Eoin himself on the pipes, Jon Sanders on the guitar and a duet of sisters from the Blasket Islands singing traditional melodies. It was a special treat. You can buy tickets at various venues in town and they post announcements in the windows of shops such as Dingle Record Shop on Green Street so you know what musician is featured in the upcoming concert.
6. St. Mary's Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 102 reviews
Reviewed By moyparish - Dingle, Ireland
Many of the Photos listed here are of a different Church. There is no entrance fee. It is a Catholic Churchi. The Stained Glass is lovely. It is not by Harry Clarke. These are in the Diseart Convent nearby. A fine place of worship. Candles good value at just 35c each. Worth a visit. Stay a while. Say a prayer.
7. St. Stephens Church
8. St. Michael's Church
9. Church of the Transfiguration
10. Church Of Ireland St. Michael's
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1 reviews
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