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KerryClimbing rank second in ‘best of the best’ list
A local climbing company is celebrating this week after news that it has been named in two of Tripadvisor's top categories.
Beaufort based KerryClimbing was listed Number 2 in Tripadvisor’s Top 10 history, geology, flora and fauna ‘List of th Best of the Best things to do in Ireland’.
And not only that but they also ranked 16th in Europe in the 'Top Experiences' category.
The family business offers guided tours of Carrauntoohil and the surrounding MacGillycuddy Reeks.
It is run by husband and wife team Catherine and Piaras Kelly and they employ a group of tour guides who are experts on the mountains’ history, geology, flora and fauna.
"Here at KerryClimbing we are absolutely delighted that Kerry and particularly our tour 'Guided Climb of Carrauntoohil' is ranked as number two in the Top 10 list of the 'Best of the Best Things to do in Ireland' and as 16th in all of Europe," Catherine Kelly told the Killarney Advertiser.
"A wonderful mark of recognition for our family business to have this tour, which has almost 700 reviews on Tripadvisor, reach so high on this list."
She added that it's a testament to the experience that they offer their KerryClimbing clients and their team of guides, instructors and office staff.
"We are very appreciative to all our past clients that took the time to review this tour on Tripadvisor. We are a small team that truly love what we do and we are deeply passionate about these mountains and the magnificent area they encompass.
"We genuinely get a real buzz when we see our customers having a unique and hugely memorable experience and that’s what has them coming back time and time again."
The 'Exhilarating Rib Experience' Dingle Sea Safari made the list at number 10 of the Top 10 'Best of the Best Things to do in Ireland'.
Mamma Mia! screening draws crowds
The grounds of Killarney House and Gardens were transformed into an outdoor cinema as part of the new Summer in Killarney Festival.
A spell of fine weather provided ideal conditions for the open-air screening of Mamma Mia!, hosted in the National Park venue. Attendees gathered on the lawns ahead of the main feature, with a warm-up set supplied by a SPIN South West DJ.
Organised by the Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce with support from Fáilte Ireland, Kerry County Council, the NPWS, and Heineken, the event formed part of a month-long summer festival programme designed for locals and visitors alike.
Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan
Castlelough Bay hosts County Championship Regatta
Castlelough Bay on Lough Leane played host to the first County Championship Regatta of the year on Sunday, July 19.
Mayor of Killarney John O’Donoghue opened the event, welcoming Kerry clubs—including local sides Fossa, Workmen, and St. Brendan’s—and noting the long-standing rowing tradition supported by host club Flesk Valley for over a century.
Now in its fourth year, the regatta serves as the first of two qualifying events for the All-Ireland Coastal Rowing Championships, set to take place in Bantry from August 14 to 16.
Flesk Valley Chairman John Fleming commended the strong turnout, thanking club members, supporters, and the Kerry Coastal Rowing Association, led by Mary B Teahan, Johanna King, and Máire Twiss. He also acknowledged the assistance of the Killarney Order of Malta, Fossa Rowing Club, the NPWS, and local sponsors Killarney Credit Union, Leanes Tool Hire, and Hegarty’s of Castlelough.
Kerry clubs now turn their attention to Valentia Island for the second county championship regatta this Saturday, July 25.
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