• Boating
Small open row boats are available for hire with or without a boatman or engine at a number of points in the Killarney area, particularly Ross Castle (10R) and the mouth of the Laune. Trips to Innisfallen, O'Sullivan's Cascade Tel: + 353 (0) 64 66 32252/ + 353 (0) 64 66 44207 (See Tours; See Services).

Killarney Lakeland. Boat Tours. 45-minute trip. adult €7–10‚ child €3–5 March-October. Tel: + 353 (0) 64 66 20865. + 353 (0) 87-2789335.
Passenger Boat Service, Valentia Island (Distance 80kms). Boat trips to Skellig Rock area. Contact: Des Lavelle, tel: + 353 (0) 66-9476124, lavelles@indigo.ie; Eoin Walsh, tel: + 353 (0) 66-9476327 or + 353 (0) 87-2833522
Seafari, Kenmare Pier. Fun eco/nature & seal watching cruises for all ages. June-Oct. 2-hr duration. Singing & humour on board. Tel: + 353 (0) 64 66 83171, mobile + 353 (0) 87-2508803.

• Canoeing
Cappanalea Outdoor Education Centre, see 'Outdoor Education Centre'.
Outdoors Ireland, see 'Outdoor Education Centre'.

• Childrens Play Area
Environmental Play Area, Muckross Traditional Farms (Admission Charge), Natural wood swings, playhous, slide.
Crazy Cave, Childrens indoor & outdoor play area at Crag Cave, Castleisland (18N – distance 24km) 10am – 6pm. €8 per child for 2 hours Tel + 353 (0) 66 7141244
Knockreer Childrens Play Centre, Port Rd. ( see 2T), Outdoor Playground. Swings, slides, etc. Adm Free

• Cycling
A great way to see the Killarney area. Bicycles available for hire (see Services); Cycling tours also available (see Tours).

• Diving
Kenmare Bay Diving Centre&sbauo; Kilmackillogue Harbour - training courses for beginners. Try-A-Dive. Tel: + 353 (0) 27-71682/ + 353 (0) 87-6993793.
Waterworld, Maharees & Castlegregory. Dive Centre. 8.30am-7.30pm, 7 days. Advance Booking Necessary Tel: + 353 (0) 66-7139292

• Fishing
KILLARNEY'S LAKES AND RIVERS have SALMON AND BROWN TROUT.
  • Brown trout fishing - Free on the Lakes of Killarney;
  • permit necessary - on River Flesk (Salmon/brown trout permit €10 per day) - available from
    • O'Neills (Tel:+ 353 (0) 64 6631970)
    • Whitebridge Caravan Park (tel. + 353 (0) 64 6631590)
  • River Laune (Salmon permit €25 per day, trout fly fishing €10 per day) - available from
    • O'Sullivan's Shop, Beaufort Bridge, tel:+ 353 (0) 64 6644397.
  • In addition state salmon fishing licence necessary anywhere in Ireland (€34 per day, 21 day licence €50) (prices given are average and approx.).
  • Shore and deep-sea fishing can be arranged - no permits or licences needed.
  • For disabled anglers facilities contact Tim O'Sullivan, tel: + 353 (0) 64 6633618.

Farranfore Fishing Guide, Michael O'Brien International fishing School, Salmon, Trout & Pike fishing. Sea & Coarse Fishing. Day trips 9am-5pm, evening trip 5pm-9pm, night trip 9pm-2am. Tackle & bait supp. Disabled fishing facilities available. Tel: + 353 (0) 66-9764927, + 353 (0) 87-1229352.
Killarney Lakeland, Fishing trips, March-October. Tackle supplied. Tel: + 353 (0) 64 66 20865 or + 353 (0) 87-2789335.
O'Neill's, Plunkett Street. Open 9.30am-9.30pm, 7 days, June - Sept; 9.30am-6pm rest of year. Gear & tackle, bait, sales, licences, information. Rod hire. Tel: + 353 (0) 64 66 31970.

Local Managed Trout Fisheries
Eleven trout fisheries are stocked and managed in the Cork/Kerry region. 50,000 adult trout are released into these fisheries each season, supplementing supplies of native brown trout. Suited to specialists and casual tourist anglers. The three Kerry fisheries are listed below, with information on who to contact for permits, angling methods and directions in each case. For up-to-date information on the fisheries contact the South Western Regional Fisheries Board, Macroom, Co. Cork.Tel: + 353 (0) 26-41221, Fax: + 353 (0) 26-41223.

Barfinnihy Lake (21kms: N71 to Moll's Gap (21L) - turn right on to R568, on right after 1km).
    For permits or information contact
  • Avoca Woollen Mills, Molls Gap, Kenmare, tel + 353 (0) 64 66 34720;
  • O'Neill's fishing tackle shop, Plunkett St., Killarney. Tel + 353 (0) 64 66 31970
  • O'Hare fishing tackle shop, Kenmare. Tel: + 353 (0) 64 66 41499.
  • Blackwater Tavern, tel: + 353 (0) 64 6682003
Lough Fadda (45kms: N71 to Moll's Gap, right on R568. After approx. 20kms turn left - Parknasilla signpost. Left again on to N70, lake on left after 2kms).
    For permits, boat hire or information contact
  • Hussey's Shop, Sneem, tel: + 353 (0) 64 6645191.
Lough Caum (65kms: via N22 & N21 to Tralee, N86 & R560 22kms to Aughacasla, left for approx. 5kms).
    For permits, boat hire or information contact
  • Keane's Foodmarket, Aughacasla, tel: + 353 (0) 66-7139186;
  • Maurice Fitzgerald, Fishing Tackle, Strand Street, Castlegregory, tel: + 353 (0) 66-7139133
  • Tim Landers, Landers Leisure Lines, Mile Height, Tralee, tel: + 353 (0) 66-7124378.

• Golf

(Prices for 2008)
PR-Per Round PD-Per Day
Ardfert Golf Centre, Sackville (North Kerry Map). 9 hole parkland course. 9 holes €20, 18 holes €30, club hire €10. Tel: + 353 (0) 66-7134744
Ballybunion Golf Club, Ballybunion (North Kerry Map) - distance 61kms. Two 18 hole courses, club hire, professional lessons (advance booking necessary). Old and Cashen Courses €240 PD (2 Rounds); Old Course (1 Round) €180; Cashen Course €110. Old and Cashen Courses over two consequitive days €265 Tel: 068-27146/27387
Ballyheigue Castle Golf Course, Ballyheigue (North Kerry Map-pg. 27). 9 hole course. 9 holes € 18, 18 holes € 28. Club Hire €10 Tel: + 353 (0) 66-7133555, Fax: + 353 (0) 66-7133934
Beaufort Golf Course, Churchtown, Beaufort (43L). 18 hole parkland course. Yardage 6,605. €50 Mon-Fri. €60 Sat-Sun. Club Hire €15 Trollies, caddies, buggies for hire. Resident Golf Professional. Tel: + 353 (0) 64 66 44440.
Castlegregory Golf Links, Castlegregory, Stradbally (20D) - distance 56kms. 9 hole course, club hire €6. 9 holes €20, 18 holes €32. Tel: + 353 (0)66-7139444.
Castleisland Golf Club, Limerick Road. Yardage 6700. 18 hole. Playable all year. € 40, Mon-Fri; € 45, Sat-Sun. Club Hire €25, Trolly €3, Bugy €30 Tel: + 353 (0) 66 7141709
Castlerosse Golf Course, Castlerosse Hotel, Fossa. (21R) 9 hole, Par 36 course. 9 holes €20, 18 holes €32. Club Hire €10 Open 7 days 8am–8pm. Tel: + 353 (0) 64 66 31144
Dingle Golf Links (Golf Chumann Ceann Sibeal), Ballyferriter (21D) - distance 74 kms. 18 hole links, club hire, golf cart hire, professional lessons (advance booking). € 65 PR, Mon-Fri; Bank Holiday and weekends € 75; Day ticket € 85 depending on season. Tel: + 353 (0) 66 9156255 / 9156408; Fax: + 353 (0) 66 9156409.
Dooks Golf Links, Dooks, Glenbeigh (22RK) - distance 32kms. 18 hole course, (advance booking). €85 PR/€100 PD. Club Hire &euro10 Tel: + 353 (0) 66 9768205.
Dunloe Golf Course, Gap of Dunloe ( 35L). 9 hole course 9 holes €17, Jnrs €12; 18 holes €25, Jnrs €20. Indoor/Outdoor driving range bays (see Driving Range); club hire €7; trolly €2.50: fulltime professional. Tel: + 353 (0) 64 66 44578, fax: + 353 (0) 64 66 44733
Kenmare Golf Course, Kenmare, (18 RK) - distance 32kms. 18 hole course, club hire €10. €50 PR (weekdays), €55 PR (Sadurdays & Sundays). Bonafide golfers only. Tel: + 353 (0) 64 66 41291.
Killarney Golf & Fishing Course, Mahony's Point (8L; 18R), Fossa (distance 4kms). Three 18 hole courses, club hire (€40 – 50 per set), torlly hire €4, professional lessons (advance booking). Green fees €70–130 PR. Special Rate Mondays‚ Tuesdays & after 4pm. Tel: + 353 (0) 64 66 31034, Fax: + 353 (0) 64 66 33065
Killorglin Golf Course, Stealroe, Killorglin (23RK) - distance 22kms. 18 hole course, €37 PR‚ €25 for 9 holes. Trolly €3‚ Buggy €30. Special rate available for 2 or more persons. Tel: + 353 (0) 66 97 61979.
Listowel Golf Course , Feale View, Listowel (20N). 9 hole Parkland Course. Par 35, Yardage 2,824. 18 holes € 15,. Club Hire €5‚ Group/society discounts. Tel: + 353 (0) 68 21592.
Parknasilla Golf Course, (24RK), near Sneem - distance 48 kms. 12 hole course, club hire €20 (advance booking). 12 Holes, €40‚ 18 Holes €48‚ Tel: + 353 (0) 64 66 45122.
Ring of Kerry Golf and Country Club, Templenoe, Kenmare (25RK),18 hole course. Buggies for hire €40. €60 PR. Club hire €25, Trolly €4. Tel: + 353 (0) 64 66 42000.
Ross Golf Course, Ross Rd, Killarney (R17). 9 hole championship standard, parkland course, yardage 3,225. SSS 71 par 72. 9 holes €20, 18 holes €28 (Early Bird before 9.30am 9 holes €15‚ 18 Holes €20) Club & Trolly hire €15‚ trolly hire €2 Tel: + 353 (0) 64 66 31125 Fax: + 353 (0) 64 66 31860
Skellig Bay Golf Club, Waterville. (on Ring of Kerry - via Killorglin, Glenbeigh, Caherciveen) 18 hole‚ par 72. €70 PR Trolly Hire €4‚ Buggy €40‚ Golf Clubs €30 Tel: + 353 (0) 66-9474133.
Tralee Golf Links, West Barrow (3N) - distance 40kms. 18 hole course. €180 PR Mon-Sat. Members only on Wednesday from June to August. Club Hire €45‚ Trolly €4‚ Tel: + 353 (0) 66-7136379, Fax: + 353 (0) 66-7136008.
Waterville Golf Links, Waterville (26RK - distance 88kms). 18 hole course, club hire, professional lessons (advance booking). € 180 PR – Mon to Fri‚ €190 PR Sat & Sun(Mon-Thurs before 8.00am & after 4.00pm €115 PR). Tel: + 353 (0) 66-9474102.

• Golf Driving Range
Dunloe Golf Range Centre, Driving Range, Dunloe, Beaufort (35L). Professional available. 36 Balls €2, Putting Green €3, Single Club €2. Open 8.00am-Sunset, 7 days. Tel: + 353 (0) 64 66 44578.

• Horse Riding/Pony Trekking
APPROVED RIDING STABLES
Killarney Riding Stables, Ballydowney (22R) (R562,1km from Killarney). Trail riding (week-long trip around MacGillycuddy Reeks & Ring of Kerry), residential holidays (guided tours in Killarney National Park). Daily rides. 1hr €35‚ 2hrs €60&sbquo 3hrs €85 Tel: + 353 (0) 64 66 31686, Fax: + 353 (0) 64 66 34119
Muckross Riding Stables, Mangerton Road, Muckross (27M) (5.9kms N71 south from Killarney to Muckross Park Hotel - Molly Darcy's - immediately left). Hacking, Trekking & Trail Riding in National Park and Mountains. 1hr.‚ 2hr & Half Day Rides available. Tel: + 353 (0) 64 66 32238.

• Muckross Traditional Farms
At Muckross Traditional Farms (18M) you are invited to take a stroll down memory lane, to a time before the advent of electricity when all work was carried out using traditional methods. You will visit three separate working farms (small, medium and large), each complete with animals, poultry and traditional farm machinery. You will also visit a Labourer's Cottage, a Carpenter's Workshop and a Blacksmith's Forge. Meet and chat with the farmers and their wives as they go about their daily work in the houses, on the land, and with the animals. Children's environmental play area. Visitor can also enjoy a complimentary trip aboard the Muckross Vintage Coach which circulates the Farms. Open Weekends and Bank Holidays mid March – April 30th & October 1-6pm; Daily 1-6pm During May; 10am-6pm, June -Sept.; Including Childrens Environmental play area. Last Admittion 1 hour before closing. Adm.: Adult €6.50, Child/Student €3, OAP €5, Family €17.50. Joint Ticket (Muckross House & Farms) - Adult €10, OAP €8, Child/Student €5, Family €27.50. Tel: + 353 (0) 64 66 30804, Fax: + 353 (0) 64 66 30803

• Open Farm/Country Park
Coolwood Wildlife Park, Coolcaslagh (off Cork Road), Killarney (37L). Open 11am-6pm daily, April to Oct. Rest of Year by Appointment. 10 acre wildlife sanctuary. Coffee shop, childrens play area. Adm. Adult €8, child/student/OAP €6, Family (2 adults, 4 children): €28. Tel: + 353 (0) 64 66 36288
Kennedy's all weather Animal & Pet Farm, Brewsterfield, Glenflesk (38L N22 distance 8kms). 75-acre family farm. Wide variety of animals and birds, pony rides, playground, vintage machinery, refreshments, indoor adventure playground, tiny tots corner, walks. Open Feb-Nov 10am-6pm, 7 days. Adm.: €8 (babies free). I.T.B. approved. Tel: + 353 (0) 64 66 54054.
Millstreet Country Park, Open daily March-Oct 10am-7pm. 203 hectare park - gardens (ornamental, sensory, tertiary), arboretum, herb meadow, lakes, deer farm, field studies laboratory, visitor centre, restaurant etc. Admission: 10 € per person‚ €20 per car‚ € 60 season ticket, last admision 5.30pm. Tel: + 353 (0) 29-70810 Fax: + 353 (0) 29-70899.

• Outdoor Education ⁄ Adventure
Outdoor Education Centre, Cappanalea, Killorglin (2RK - distance 28kms). Orienteering, rock-climbing, wind-surfing, canoeing, bouldering, hill-walking, swanaborie (following a stream). Limited availability, booking necessary. Cost (includes equipment, instruction & insurance): Adults €55 full day, €30 half-day, Children € 35 full day, €18 half-day. Lunch available (€6 adults, €4 children). Open 10.00am-1.00pm, 2.00pm-5.00pm, 7 days. Tel: + 353 (0) 66-9769244 Fax: + 353 (0) 66-9769266. www.cappanalea.ie
Outdoors Ireland, Mountaineering, rock climbing, canoeing, kayaking, whitewater kayaking. Tel: + 353 (0) 86-8604563. www.outdoorsireland.com
STAR SAILING & ADVENTURE CENTRE, Dauros, Kenmare. Sailing, orienteering, canoeing, hill-walking, kayaking, archery, pedal boat, etc. Tel: + 353 (0) 64 66 41222. www.staroutdoors.ie
Tralee Bay Sailing School, Fenit (22N). Adult/children/teenage sailing courses. Tel: + 353 (0) 87-7606795. . www.traleebaysailingschool.com

• Pitch & Putt
Deerpark Pitch & Putt, Lewis Road, Killarney (7T). 18 hole course. Open 7 days‚ 12noon-8.00pm, June & September; 10am - 8pm July & August. Admission: Adults €8, Children €6 (incl. clubs), golf balls € 1 each (deposit). Tel: + 353 (0) 64 66 36768.
Gleneagle Hotel, Muckross Road (39L). 18 hole course. Open 10.30am to dusk, 7 days. Shower facilities and refreshments. Adm.: Adults €10, Children €9; inc Clubs, €2 charge for lost balls. Tel: + 353 (0) 64 66 36000 or + 353 (0) 64 66 34063

• Rock Climbing
Cappanalea Outdoor Education Centre See Outdoor Education ⁄ Adventure
Outdoors Ireland See Outdoor Education ⁄ Adventure
Play at Height Indoor Climbing Wall - Dingle, Tel: +353 (0) 66 9152822 Fax: +353 (0)66 9152396 www.playatheight.com

• Sea Angling
Average Cost: €200-€350 per boat (4 people) per day

Farranfore Fishing Guide, Michael O'Brien International fishing School, Salmon, Trout & Pike fishing. Sea & Coarse Fishing. Day trips 9am-5pm, evening trips 5pm-9pm, night trip 9pm-2am. Tackle & bait supp. Tel: + 353 (0) 66-9764927 or + 353 (0) 87-1229352
Ross Angeling, Sneem. Sea-fishing day trips 10am-5pm. Tackle & bait supplied. Hourly trips: whale, seal and dolphin watching. Mike & Donie O'Shea, tel: + 353 (0) 87 6329950..

• Swimming
Warning: Never swim in rough seas, alone or immediately after eating. It is advisable to swim only when and where there is a lifeguard on duty - there are 13 blue flag beaches in Kerry (awarded for water quality, facilities for visitors and beach management) and as well have lifeguards on duty from early July to early Sept. These are Ballybunion North, Ballybunion South, Ballinskelligs, Ballyheigue, Banna, Castlegregory, Derrynane, Fenit, Inch, Kells, Maherabeg, Rossbeigh,Ventry and White Strand, Cahirciveen..

Those beaches nearest to Killarney are listed below and others are indicated in Dingle Peninsula, Ring of Kerry, Beara Peninsula, Tralee & North Kerry.

Dundag, (13M) close by Muckross Gardens (12L), Killarney National Park. WARNING: No Lifeguard.
Inch Beach, Castlemaine-Dingle Road (2D - distance 49kms). Lifeguard (early July to Mid Sept).
Rossbeigh, Glenbeigh (3D & 3RK, Ring of Kerry Road - distance 37kms). Lifeguard (Mid July to Mid Sept).

• Tennis
Gleneagle Hotel, Muckross Road. Savannah grass all weather courts, doubles € 30, singles €25. Racket Hire €2‚ Ball €1 Open 10am-9pm, 7 days. Booking necessary. Tel: + 353 (0) 64 66 34063 or + 353 (0) 64 66 36000

• Wind-Surfing/Sailing
Cappanalea Outdoor Education Centre, see 'Outdoor Education Centre'.
Derrynane Harbour Watersports Centre, Derrynane (approx. 100kms). Water skiing, canoeing, wind-surfing, dinghy sailing. Surf lessons at weekends. Children's camp Mon-Thurs, 10am-12.30pm, Pirates Camp 3pm-5pm, July/August. Contact Helen Wilson, tel: + 353 (0) 66-9475266 or + 353 (0) 87-9081208.
Jamie Knox Watersports. Castlegregory. Paddle boats, surf boards. Also surfing, canoeing, wind surfing, boogie board hire. On site accommodation. Lessons available. Tel: + 353 (0)66-7139411, fax: + 353 (0)66-7139011. www.jamieknox.com
Waterworld, Sandy Bay, Castlegregory. Wind-surfing, surfing, water-skiing, boogie board, sailing, scuba diving. Tel: + 353 (0) 66-7139292 or + 353 (0) 87-2778236. www.waterworld.ie