Loco enterprise

The old steam train that huffed and puffed for 60 years between Tralee and Dingle was taken out of service in 1953. Most of the track has since disappeared. But a stretch of the line was recently restored, as was one of the original locomotives. And so now you can enjoy the trip by steam between Tralee and Blennerville.

Feast of folk theatre

The handsome stone and brick building that adjoins the carpark of the Brandon Hotel houses Siamsa Tíre, the National Folk Theatre of Ireland. Nightly stage shows portray in song, dance, and mime the social and domestic traditions of rural life. The costumes are colourful, the music is brilliant, and the dance routines are electrifying.

Wet, wet, wet

Water has a universal appeal - especially when it comes in the form of slides, waves, rapids, and whirlpools designed for children of all ages to cavort in. The Aqua Dome, Tralee´s £4.5 million waterworld, has all these and more. For example, it even has an exclusive adults-only sauna / steam suite for those who want to unwind rather than make a splash. The building itself is unmissable - stunningly imaginative in design and construction. It´s no wonder the Aqua Dome is so popular; it´s a great place for all the family - whatever the weather.

Blennerville Windmill

Blennerville Windmill is Ireland´s only commercially operated windmill. It is also the tallest of its kind in Europe, 21.3 metres high. This 18th century windmill is now open to the public. There are many fascinating workings to be seen as the giant sails rotate. The adjoining building houses absorbing exhibitions on emigration and the history of milling.

The way we were

Kerry County Museum, housed in the Ashe Memorial Hall, presents the history and archaeology of Kerry in novel and exciting ways. Kerry the Kingdom shows artefacts in their real context with the aid of audio and visual media. The highlight of your visit is a walk through the street of medieval Tralee.

Crag Cave - Ireland's Most Exciting Showcave and the Kingdom's Number One House of Fun

Discovered in 1983 and thought to be over one million years old, Crag Cave is a magical wonderland of stalagmites and stalactites. Dramatic sound and lighting effects make a visit to the cave an unforgetable experience. The centre also has indoor and outdoor adventure areas, including a mega astra slide, cannon guns, crazy maze, sports area, baby area, todddler area and lots, lots more. Makes for a great family day out.

The Visitor Centre at Crag Cave has undergone major renovation this year. Go and visit the new Garden Restaurant (seating capacity 100+) and sample delicious the new summer menu.There is also an exciting new Gift Shop with exclusive ranges of gifts, crafts, souvenirs, jewellery, clothing, books & toys. This all weather visitor attraction is located in Castleisland, Co. Kerry - 2 km off the N21, 10 miles from Tralee / 15 miles from Killarney.

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