Travel for Kids: County Kerry, Ireland



Ireland

		County Kerry


		Kerry is a wonderful area to explore with kids – from sandy beaches warmed by the Gulf Stream to windswept islands populated by puffins, glistening lakes and green-covered hills. In this remote southwestern corner of Ireland, centuries ago monastic settlements and farmers built houses out of stones that still withstand the course of time and weather.


			Killarney

			Ring of Kerry

			Dingle Peninsula

			Tralee and around



			Discover hidden treasures in the Ring of Kerry – a working sheep farm, waterfalls and woodlands on a private estate, seacláid or bó bhán ice cream, mysterious stone circles, and more. While kids are learning how to throw pots with a local artist or sea kayaking, parents can shop artisan galleries or visit a local pub. Here's a family tour that combines the best of both for kids and parents:

			Classic Journeys

The Sleeping Giant
Marie-Louise Fitzpatrick

Charming tale of the friendly, noisy giant of County Kerry. Long ago, the giant was put to sleep by a secret potion; years passed, but when he woke up, there was quite a hullabaloo. Who knows, an island off the coast might be the snoozing giant. (Picture book)

A Fine St. Patrick's Day
Susan Wojciechowski

In Tralee, everyone is painting the town lime green to win the prize on St. Patrick's Day. When a mysterious visitor asks for help, the townspeople generously stop painting to rescue his cows – the next morning, there's a sparkling green miracle. 'Tis a fine story, to be sure. (Picture book)

Too Many Leprechauns - kids books Ireland

Too Many Leprechauns
Stephen Krensky, Dan Andreasen

Charming tale of how that pot o' gold got to the end of the rainbow. Nobody in Dingle can get a good night's sleep, for all the noise the leprechauns are making, until clever Finn O'Finnegan has a plan for the fairy gold.
(Picture book)

(There's more children's books on other Ireland pages)

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