Location: Kenmare
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Top 10 Sights & Landmarks in Kenmare, Province of Munster
The “little nest” of Kenmare is part of the famed Ring of Kerry, making it a prime stop for a spot of lunch and a pint. But before you go on your merry way, check out the area’s Bronze Age stone circle, one of the largest in southwest Ireland. The peaceful glens and streams of Gleninchaquin make a wonderful backdrop for a picnic, which you can work off on a walk along the Kenmare section of the Beara Way.
Restaurants in Kenmare
1. Beara Way Walk
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 70 reviews
2. Templenoe Burial
3. Holy Cross Church
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4.5 based on 107 reviews
Reviewed By Imelda49 - Colorado, United States
Holy Cross Church is a rare gem in Ireland. It was built in the 1800s but looks fresh and well-kept. The interior has not been gutted to make it modern which is what sets this church apart from so many others in the country. The beautiful reredos, statues and altar are beautifully carved and there is a sense of serenity and peace because everything is in order. The stained glass windows are beautiful with rich colors and lots of detail. Please remember to be respectful when visiting this church. It is an active church and Christ is present there.
4. Molly Gallivan's Cottage & Traditional Farm
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4.5 based on 1,006 reviews
Molly Gallivan’s cottage and traditional farm invites you to take a step back in time to experience the simple country lifestyle in rural Ireland before the days of electricity and modern conveniences. Molly’s enchanting cottage is over 200 years old and her farm is complete with animals, fowl and traditional farm machinery. Molly’s old Tea Shop is very unique in Ireland, here you will taste locally made foods cooked and baked in the traditional fashion. We also hold traditional Irish evenings at Molly Gallivan’s cottage, these are nights of Irish food, music, song, dance and story telling, re-enacting the old customs that took place in Irish homes. Advanced booking is required for our Traditional Irish Evenings please contact us for availability and prices.
Reviewed By SubieGirls
Molly Gallivan's is every bit worth your time to stop and take in the history of rural Ireland. You get to experience what it was like to live a farm life in the old traditional way. On the farm, there are animals, orchards, gardens, a poitin still (Molly's Mountain Dew), and a house that is over 200 years old. There is a tea room and local crafts are sold. This was by far my favorite store to purchase handmade and quality gifts.
5. Killowen Old Parish Church and Burial Grounds
6. Cromwell's Bridge
7. Stone Circle
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4.0 based on 618 reviews
Reviewed By CastleDbee - Castledermot, Ireland
Really interesting little place, well worth stopping off to see if you are passing through Kenmare. I was greeted by a very charming Patrick who was manning the honesty box. Recommended fee €2 well worth it. The small fee is spent on maintaining the beautiful shrubs and upkeep of the site. I hope you enjoy this as much as I did, and I do hope you get a chance to meet Patrick.
8. Our Lady's Well
9. Poor Clare Convent
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4.0 based on 5 reviews
10. St. Patrick's Church
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4.0 based on 19 reviews
