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Tralee

Munster, Ireland · Europe

About Tralee

Tralee works well as a base: 20 minutes from Castleisland, 33km from Killarney National Park.

Tralee is a town located in Munster, Ireland. With a population of 22,941, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Tralee 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 Tralee to your route.

About Tralee

Tralee ( trə-LEE; Irish: Trá Lí, pronounced [t̪ˠɾˠaː(j) ˈl̠ʲiː]; formerly Tráigh Lí, meaning 'strand [of the River] Lee') is the county town of County Kerry in the south-west of Ireland. The town is on the northern side of the neck of the Dingle Peninsula, and is the largest town in County Kerry. The town's population

Read more was 26,079 as of the 2022 census, making it the 15th largest urban settlement in Ireland. Tralee is known for the Rose of Tralee International Festival, which has been held annually in August since 1959.

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Where is Tralee located?

Tralee is located in Munster, Ireland, Europe. The coordinates are 52.2704 latitude, -9.7026 longitude.

What is the population of Tralee?

Tralee has a population of approximately 22,941 people, making it a town in Ireland.

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Quick Information

Population
22,941
Continent
Europe
Country
Ireland
Region
Munster
Timezone
Europe/Dublin
Coordinates
52.2704, -9.7026

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Ireland

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
999
All emergencies
112
Driving side
left
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Worth the detour from Tralee

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

beach

Inch Beach

A 5km golden spit of sand reaching into Dingle Bay, beloved by surfers and walkers on the Wild Atlantic Way.

24 km · about 30 min drive

castle

Ross Castle

A 15th-century tower house on the shore of Lough Leane, gateway to boat trips across Killarney's lakes.

28 km · about 30 min drive

cafe

Kate Kearney's Cottage

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.

29 km · about 35 min drive

beach

Brandon Bay

A vast sweeping sandy bay beneath Mount Brandon, a surf and beach hotspot on the Dingle Peninsula.

30 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

Muckross House

An elegant Victorian mansion and gardens beside Muckross Lake in Killarney National Park.

31 km · about 35 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Gap of Dunloe

Narrow mountain pass carved by glaciers through the MacGillycuddy's Reeks, best experienced by pony trap or on foot along its 11-kilometre length.

32 km · about 35 min drive

national park

Killarney 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.

33 km · about 40 min drive

waterfall

Torc Waterfall

Beautiful 20-metre cascade in Killarney National Park, set in ancient oak woodland at the base of Torc Mountain near Muckross House.

34 km · about 40 min drive

Driving roads near Tralee

  • 32 kmGap of DunloeNarrow mountain pass carved by glaciers through the MacGillycuddy's Reeks, best experienced by pony trap or on foot along its 11-kilometre length.
  • 35 kmConor PassOne of Ireland's highest and most dramatic mountain passes, a narrow road climbing through the Dingle Peninsula's spine.
  • 36 kmLadies ViewA celebrated panorama over the Lakes of Killarney named for Queen Victoria's ladies-in-waiting who admired it.
  • 36 kmLoop HeadWorking lighthouse on a wave-hammered peninsula tip where 60m cliffs, sea stacks and dolphins rival the Cliffs of Moher with a fraction of the crowds. The loop drive from Kilkee passes the Bridges of Ross blowholes.
  • 38 kmMoll's GapRocky 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.
  • 41 kmDingle PeninsulaRugged Atlantic peninsula with ancient beehive huts, dramatic Slea Head Drive, Gaeltacht culture and the westernmost point of mainland Europe.

Driving in Ireland

Drives on
the left
Petrol
~€1.78/litre
Motorway tolls
~€2.10/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

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41 km awayPop. 2,050

Kilrush

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