mountain pass
Moll's Gap
Rocky mountain pass on the N71 between Kenmare and Killarney, a highlight of the Ring of Kerry with sweeping views towards the MacGillycuddy's Reeks and a famous Avoca cafe at the summit.
7 km · about 15 min drive
Munster, Ireland · Europe
Kenmare works well as a base: 25 minutes from Killarney, 12km from Killarney National Park.
Kenmare is a town located in Munster, Ireland. With a population of 2,175, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Kenmare sits in Ireland, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/Dublin time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Kenmare to your route.
Kenmare (Irish: Neidín, meaning 'the little nest') is a small town in the south of County Kerry, Ireland. The name Kenmare is the anglicised form of Ceann Mara, meaning "head of the sea", referring to the head of Kenmare Bay. It is also a townland and civil parish.
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Kenmare is located in Munster, Ireland, Europe. The coordinates are 51.8833 latitude, -9.5833 longitude.
Kenmare has a population of approximately 2,175 people, making it a town in Ireland.
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8 notable places within an hour's drive.
mountain pass
Rocky mountain pass on the N71 between Kenmare and Killarney, a highlight of the Ring of Kerry with sweeping views towards the MacGillycuddy's Reeks and a famous Avoca cafe at the summit.
7 km · about 15 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A celebrated panorama over the Lakes of Killarney named for Queen Victoria's ladies-in-waiting who admired it.
9 km · about 15 min drive
waterfall
Beautiful 20-metre cascade in Killarney National Park, set in ancient oak woodland at the base of Torc Mountain near Muckross House.
11 km · about 20 min drive
national park
Ireland's first national park encompassing three famous lakes, ancient oak woodlands, the 15th-century Ross Castle and Ireland's only wild red deer herd.
12 km · about 20 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Narrow mountain pass carved by glaciers through the MacGillycuddy's Reeks, best experienced by pony trap or on foot along its 11-kilometre length.
12 km · about 25 min drive
cafe
A historic pub and cafe at the entrance to the Gap of Dunloe in County Kerry, the traditional starting point for driving or riding through Ireland's most dramatic mountain pass.
15 km · about 30 min drive
landmark
An elegant Victorian mansion and gardens beside Muckross Lake in Killarney National Park.
16 km · about 30 min drive
coastal drive
A 179-kilometer circular route around the Iveragh Peninsula showcasing Ireland's most spectacular coastal and mountain scenery.
17 km · about 20 min drive
April to October
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