Darby O'Gill's Country House Hotel is just five minutes from the beautiful town of Killarney, surrounded by magnificent scenery and swathed in fresh air - perfectly located to explore the wonders of the Killarney area and County Kerry or indulge in your favourite pastime.

With it's three famous lakes and great mountain ranges, Killarney has been the inspiration of poets and painters over many centuries.

Places to visit include Muckross House and gardens, the Ring of Kerry scenic drive, 7 mile long Gap of Dunloe, Dingle Peninsula and Slea Head, walking on the Kerry Way, Ross Castle and much, much more.

The Killarney National Park is internationally renowned both for it's scenic beauty and scientific interest. Added to the beauty of the three main lakes are many other lakes in the folds of the mountains, numerous picturesque cascades and, rising to the west of the valley, the peaks of the MacGillicuddy Reeks.

There are many places of interest and of historical importance to visit in Killarney, such as waterfalls, churches and monuments; the town is an excellent centre for shops and cinema. For the sporting enthusiast there is golf, angling, water sports, equestrian activities, orienteering, canoeing and much more. For the evenings there are singing pubs, restaurants to suit all tastes, dancing and drama.