Kenmare

Kenmare / Neidin is a picturesque town known as the “Little Nest” and is nestled at the top of Kenmare Bay between the famous Ring of Kerry and Ring of Beara. The town is home to some of the country’s best scenery, colourful shop facades, accommodation and restaurants.

Built in the 17th century, Kenmare was Ireland’s first planned town. It is also a Fáilte Ireland designated Heritage Town and a multiple gold-winner Tidy Town. The town is host to the Kenmare Lace and Design Centre, Bronze Age Stone Circle, Heritage Centre, Water Cruises, a weekly Farmer’s Market, Reenagross Park, Cromwell’s Bridge, two golf courses and numerous walking trails, as well as first-class shops, restaurants, pubs and accommodation.

Kenmare offers a wonderful selection of places to eat and stay and we have provided a list of some of the local establishments that have supported the Kenmare Choral Festival here:

	B&B's and Guestshouses
	Hostels
	Places to Eat

There are also serveral comprehensive web sites that cover Kenmare including activites, accommodation and restaurants.  Some of these web sites include:

	www.kenmare.ie
	www.kenmare.com
	www.kenmare.eu
	www.kenmareireland.com
	www.kenmare-insight.com
	www.discoverireland.ie

Alternatively, for further information about Kenmare, the Kenmare Tourist Office staff are very helpful.  They can be contacted at 064 6641233.