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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'.
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