Ausflugsziel · Co. Kerry
Oceanworld Dingle
Oceanworld in Dingle features penguins, sharks, and otters under a glass dome. It is a reliable rainy-day option with daily opening hours and online booking discounts.
The town
Killorglin sits in County Kerry. The Irish name, Cill Orglan, translates to “Orgla’s Church”. According to the 2022 census, the population stands at 2,163. The town lies on the Ring of Kerry tourist route. Its civil parish shares the same name.
The Puck Fair
One of Ireland’s oldest annual events happens here. The Puck Fair takes place in August. The central ritual involves a wild goat. This animal is taken from the hills, crowned, and paraded through the streets. It holds the title of “king” for three days. The town emphasises that the goat is not sacrificed. Instead, it is honoured and released back to the hills at the end of the fair. Visitors from across the country come to see this. The town fills up during the three-day period.
The position
Killorglin acts as the eastern gate to the Ring of Kerry. The N70 and N72 meet here. It serves as the service town for the ring’s eastern arc, providing fuel and supplies. From this point, the ring road heads west toward Kenmare and the Iveragh peninsula. The MacGillycuddy’s Reeks rise nearby, with Carrauntoohil overlooking south Kerry. A day trip from here could involve the ring road, the Reeks, or the town itself on fair days.
Practical
The town is 26 km south of Tralee on the N70. It is 22 km west of Killarney on the N72. The town centre marks the junction of these two roads. The Puck Fair runs in August. Check the current dates before making travel plans.
