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Fodor's Ireland 2011
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Ever since Killarney was first "discovered" by William Thackeray and Sir Walter Scott, visitors have been searching for superlatives to describe the deep blue lakes, dark green forests, and purple mountainsides of this romantic region. Perhaps it was no surprise that things couldn't remain low-key here forever. Today, the Ring of Kerry coastal drive can be packed with tour buses from April to October, and Killarney's town center, thronged with scurrying visitors, clearly has its eye on the tourist dollar.
The Southwest Hotels
For accommodations, the Southwest has some of the great country houses, including Adare Manor in County Limerick; Kenmare's unique duo of the magnificent...read more
The Southwest Restaurants
The Southwest can almost be described as one big culinary hot spot. Kenmare, Dingle, and Killarney all have a high density of restaurants and gastro-pubs...read more
Things To Do in The Southwest
Explore the best sights, entertainment, and shopping with our top choices and insider tips.
Travel Deals in The Southwest
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- Book 4-Star Lancaster Lodge Fr $139+/Nt — $139 Expedia
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The Southwest Experiences
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The Ring of Kerry: The most brazenly scenic coastal drive in Ireland might have been designed with the visitor in mind—get ready to use... Read more
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Residents of Dingle, especially those involved in the tourist business, are fighting a battle with the government for the right to continue to... Read more
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Wine & Cocktails, Restaurants
Wineries have a very obvious main draw. ... Read more
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Trip Ideas, Outdoors
The Aran Islands (Inishmore, Inishmaan, and Inisheer) are three small, but adventure-packed islands o... Read more
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Restaurants, Shopping
It happens all the time: you're just stopping in to grab one thing and the next thing you know, you've... Read more
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