Killarney

:This article is about the town in Ireland. For other meanings, see Killarney (disambiguation)

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Ireland - Killarney (disambiguation)

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Killarney (Cill Airne, "The church of the sloes") is a town in County Kerry, south-western Ireland. The town is in a deep valley in the MacGillicuddy Reeks, beside the Lakes of Killarney, part of the Killarney National Park. The town is also famous for its history, as well as the cathedral it is also home to Ross Castle, Muckross Abbey and Innisfallen Island, the location of a ruined monastery.

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County Kerry - Ireland - Valley - MacGillicuddy Reeks - Lakes of Killarney - Killarney National Park - Ross Castle - Muckross Abbey - Innisfallen Island - Monastery

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Because of its natural and historical interest, and its close proximity to the Dingle peninsula, Skelligs and Ring of Kerry it is a popular tourist town.

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Dingle peninsula - Skelligs - Ring of Kerry

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