Information for people visiting Kerry

crockholm

madrabui wrote: »

crockholm, http://www.osullivanscourthousepub.com/ in Dingle doesn't have a TV.

Thanks for that,will check it out,last time was in Dingle went to a few well known ones( think cobblers),what a town!

Cody Pomeray

crockholm wrote: »

I'm as Irish as bate'in the dog,I was in a few pubs that didn't have telly's,best known being courtneys in killarney, but we just want to go somewhere where that feckin sky sports news isn't on.It drains the atmosphere.

Or historic pubs,or quirky pubs, just not the generic"everyone stay silent whilst one liverpool fella passes to another for 2 hours, and an hour of analysis"

Just looking for recommendations from the good folks here:)

You might like The Shanty Bar in Ballyfinnane.

Wouldn't be my personal kinda place but with none of the Sky Sports brigade I can see why it would be popular.

Here is a youtube video of a man singing Fáinne Geal an Lae, trí mheán na Gaeilge, over half a pint of porter in a very dimly lit pub to prove it is 'the real deal'.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BTYf3IiD28

crockholm

Cody Pomeray wrote: »

You might like The Shanty Bar in Ballyfinnane.

Wouldn't be my personal kinda place but with none of the Sky Sports brigade I can see why it would be popular.

Here is a youtube video of a man singing Fáinne Geal an Lae, trí mheán na Gaeilge, over half a pint of porter in a very dimly lit pub to prove it is 'the real deal'.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BTYf3IiD28

Go raibh mile maith agat.(swedish computer,no fada's)

blingrhino

Hi I'm thinking of taking the family to glenross caravan park and staying in one of their mobile homes .
Really I'm looking for advice as in are the mobiles good and is it a good base to travel around Kerry for the week .
I have two children 9 and 5 .
Thanks

beertons

I've only ever eaten on OOTB in Dingle, must be 6 or 7 times at this stage, super dishes.

RevBlueJeans

I must agree. Ive eaten in OOTB on 2/3 occasions and they are really excellent.

On a negative note I noticed two chefs standing at the front door puffing dirty cigarettes last Tuesday - not a very pleasing image!

martinn123

Hi Guy's

Doing the stay-cation thing, and travelling for a few days to Kenmare in Sept.
Any options on the fishing front, won't be bringing any gear, so any recommendations for a days angling, with all equipment rent-able.

Would also love to try out lake fishing, never tried it, so anywhere I can hire a boat, and Rod etc, plus the services of someone to show me the ropes
cheers

Slasher

martinn123 wrote: »

Hi Guys

Doing the stay-cation thing, and travelling for a few days to Kenmare in Sept.
Any options on the fishing front, won't be bringing any gear, so any recommendations for a days angling, with all equipment rent-able.

Would also love to try out lake fishing, never tried it, so anywhere I can hire a boat, and Rod etc, plus the services of someone to show me the ropes.
cheers

I think the closest lake fishing to Kenmare would be in Lough Currane, Waterville, which is about an hour's drive from Kenmare.

http://flyfishingatloughcurrane.com/gallery.html
http://www.loughcurrane.com/gilliesandboathire.html

OilBeefHooked2

martinn123 wrote: »

Hi Guy's

Doing the stay-cation thing, and travelling for a few days to Kenmare in Sept.
Any options on the fishing front, won't be bringing any gear, so any recommendations for a days angling, with all equipment rent-able.

Would also love to try out lake fishing, never tried it, so anywhere I can hire a boat, and Rod etc, plus the services of someone to show me the ropes
cheers

There're three lakes all within 15/20 mins of Kenmare that are stocked and provide a great morning or days fishing.
There're also three rivers with excellent salmon fishing and last but not least there is a abundance of sea angling.
When you get to Kenmare call to John O' Hares shop on Main Street and he'll provide you with everything you need, information, fees and hire equipment etc.
Enjoy.

Radio5

Not sure if someone else has posted up re the road closure on the Kenmare/Killarney route though Molls Gap which is coming up Oct 21st to 25th .

isaos

crockholm wrote: »

I'm as Irish as bate'in the dog,I was in a few pubs that didn't have telly's,best known being courtneys in killarney, but we just want to go somewhere where that feckin sky sports news isn't on.It drains the atmosphere.

Or historic pubs,or quirky pubs, just not the generic"everyone stay silent whilst one liverpool fella passes to another for 2 hours, and an hour of analysis"

Just looking for recommendations from the good folks here:)

You can't beat Crowley's in Kenmare - also PF MCarthy, The Horseshoe, Flory Batt, all these are TV free!

isaos

Looking for something to do in December? just go to Kenmare, the town is and will be buzzing all month until January!

Sales and special offers everywhere in Kenmare on December 8th, including participating restaurants offering 2-course dinners for €20, 3-course dinners for €30.

Activities for grown-ups and kids, and Kenmare's usual great atmosphere!:)

colrow

martinn123 wrote: »

Hi Guy's

Doing the stay-cation thing, and travelling for a few days to Kenmare in Sept.
Any options on the fishing front, won't be bringing any gear, so any recommendations for a days angling, with all equipment rent-able.

Would also love to try out lake fishing, never tried it, so anywhere I can hire a boat, and Rod etc, plus the services of someone to show me the ropes
cheers

If you are coming to Caherciveen, I do Charter Fishing, the mackerel are running at the moment.