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Tarbert in the County of Kerry located in North
Kerry close to the Shannon estuary is serviced by the Tarbert
Killimer Shannon Car Ferry providing the quickest access route
between County Kerry and County Clare. The ferry from Tarbert to
Killimer in County Clare is just a 20 minute trip across the Shannon
estuary and passes Tarbert Lighthouse. Tarbert has a number of lovely river
bank walks or take the Tarbert House Woodland Walk or John F. Leslie
Woodland Walk. The North Kerry Way Walk is a moderate linear walking
route which can be enjoyed over a number of days or those seeking a
more challenging walk there is the Shannon Way. Enjoy the Cuckoo
Walking Festival in Tarbert in May to experience Tarbert at its
best. Why not rent a car at Kerry Airport and explore the many towns
of North Kerry such as Ardfert, Ballybunion, Ballyduff, Ballyheigue,
Ballylongford, Blennerville, Castleisland, Fenit, Listowel, and
Tarbert.
Tarbert and the surrounding areas have lots of attractions for the
visitor, including Tarbert Bridewell Visitor Centre which exhibits
details on the justice system in Ireland in the 19 century. Tarbert
House, a Queen Anne Georgian period building and home to the Leslie
family, was built in the 1600's and visited during those times by
some famous people such as Daniel O'Connell, Charlotte Bronte and
Winston Churchill. Foynes Flying Boat Museum, Glin Castle,
Carrigafoyle Castle in Ballylongford and the Franciscan Lislaughtin
Abbey, all attractions suitable for family day outs in North Kerry. Tarbert is a very popular spot for some great angling, with lots of
golf courses all within easy reach along with beautiful well known
beaches such as those at Ballybunion and Ballyheigue and water based
activities in the North Kerry area. Take the family on a dolphin
watching tour departing from the pier at Tarbert. Tarbert Bay is the
area for bird watching enthusiasts to visit..
Tarbert is just 11 miles to Listowel, 5 miles to Ballylongford, 4
miles to Glin and 33 miles to Newcastlewest in County Limerick and
27 miles to Tralee and 12 miles to Foynes in County Limerick. |
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