ACTIVITES

Places of interest and things to do whilst staying at Ballyseede Castle.

Touring:
The castle is ideally located for touring both the Ring of Kerry and the Dingle Peninsula, which are two of the most scenic areas in Ireland. Enjoy the breath taking ever-changing scenery around the Lakes of Killarney, the Macgillycuddy Reeks and the Atlantic Shore line.

Golf:
You will be spoilt for choice in Kerry with some of the best golf courses in Europe in Ballyseede's doorstep. There are a number of championship courses including Ballybunion and Killarney and pay as you play facilities in Dunloe and Dingle.

Horse Riding:
The castle can organise horse riding over the Kerry mountains or on one of the dramatic beaches.

Fishing:
Whether you prefer deep-sea fishing or just a gentle half day's pleasure by any of the area's numerous lakes, this can be organised for you.

Tralee Aqua Dome:
Tralee Aqua Dome is one of Ireland's largest and most modern indoor water leisure facilities incorporating a free form leisure pool, waves, rapids, and water slide and sauna suite. An outdoor adventure play area with crazy golf and model boats has recently been added.

Town Park:
Tralee’s Town Park, covering some 80 acres and located in the heart of the town, provides a quiet haven, which allows resident and visitor alike to relax and enjoy the outdoors. Its Rose Garden with its many unique varieties receives widespread acclaim. The park also contains a modern children’s playground and pets' corner.

Walking:
Both the Dingle Way and the North Kerry Way commence in Tralee. These two routes open up the beauty and tranquillity of rural Kerry to the casual and serious walker. There are many local walks in the town including the canal bank walk and the walk to Ballyseedy Wood. A new 9.9 kms walk known as Slí na Sláinte has recently been developed around the town.

Boating and Angling:
A new 100-berth marina facility has been developed at Fenit, just 8 miles from Tralee, which is proving very popular as an overnight stop sailing the west coast of Ireland. Fenit is also the home of Tralee Sailing Club and Tralee & Fenit Sea Angling Club both of which have developed extensive clubhouse facilities.