Family Friendly lodging for weekend in Killarney in June

Irisheyes · Senior Member

Family Friendly lodging for weekend in Killarney in June

Michele Erdvig · Host

Irisheyes,

Since the guesthouse you were planning on staying at was a bit too expensive you might consider a B&B instead. Ask about a multiple-night discount and discounts for children. Try the following:

Applecroft: http://homepage.eircom.net/~applecroft/

Chelmsford: http://www.chelmsfordhouse.com/

Ashville: http://www.ashvillekillarney.com/

Fairview: http://www.fairviewkillarney.com/ (Note: they only have about 4 parking spaces & if they are full you will have to use a public parking lot nearby.)

Robeen House: http://www.robeenhouse.com/

There is a lot more for kids to do in the Killarney area than in Kenmare or Kinsale.

Michele

Irisheyes · Senior Member

Thank you so much. Are they ranked in order of your preference? Are they all close to town ? I will check the web sites.

Irisheyes · Senior Member

I emailed one of those tonight. I'll let you know if it's a go or if I think of more questions. I'm just saying "NO" to the one/s sitting on a main road.

Michele Erdvig · Host

Irisheyes,

They are not in any particular order. All are within walking distance of Killarney.

Michele

Irisheyes · Senior Member

Michele,
Do you know anything about a rally happening in Killarney the weekend of June 24 and 25? I'm told that the city is mostly booked up by now and unless I'm part of this "rally" (whatever that is??) I shouldn't even consider it as a destination on this weekend. Please let me know !!! Thank you!!

Irisheyes

susan · Senior Member

Hi Irisheyes
The rally might be the european harley davidson owners celebration.My husband is not happy that we will miss it by 2 days ,I am very happy that we will.
Susan

susan · Senior Member

Hi again
I just looked and the HOG website said the rally will have 20,000 people and is from June 22 to 25.
You may want to reroute your plans for this area.I live in an area that has a harley event every year(Cape May County ,New Jersey) it is a nightmare and very very loud.Maybe the European owners are better behaved than the US are,but I wouldn't have my kids around them at night things can get out of hand.Just my opion,and my husband is an owner and he stays away from the nightime "fun".Sorry I don't want to scare you as I don't have any experience on a ireland Harley event .
Susan

Irisheyes · Senior Member

OMG!!!!!!!! Thanks for the tip. I WILL reroute my plans and will verify your info.

Irisheyes · Senior Member

Confirmed on the rally.

Michele, I need to reroute our family plans i think!! Suggestions welcome. We will be coming from Kilkenny and need lodgings for June 24, 25, and 26th. We have secure reservations in Dingle on the 27th onward...

Thanks!!

Michele Erdvig · Host

Irisheyes,

You do need to move from Killarney. I suggest Kenmare...and get right on it. Suggestions:

The Lodge

Lansdowne Arms Hotel

Willow Lodge

Brass Lantern

This is the link for the Hog Rally: http://www.irelandhogrally2006.com/

Michele

Irisheyes · Senior Member

Michele,
I emailed a couple of places. Enough to do and see for 3 nghts? I could tack on another day somewhere else I guess, but that would rearranging everything. UGH.

Can you refresh my memory on how long of driving time to expect from Kilkenny?? This is where we'll be coming from.

Michele Erdvig · Host

Irisheyes,

There are lots of day trips you can do from Kenmare so I don't think you will run out of things to do. The kids might enjoy Seafari: http://www.seafariireland.com/

The time it takes to drive from Kilkenny to Kenmare depends on your route. Probably 4 hours or more.

Michele

Irisheyes · Senior Member

4 hours is a long time. Do you recommend a place in between for one night??? Then 2 in Kenmare?

Michele Erdvig · Host

Irisheyes,

What route were you planning on taking? What were you planning on seeing along the way?

Michele

Irisheyes · Senior Member

We were planning to see the Rock of Cashel on our way originally.

Michele Erdvig · Host

Irisheyes,

How about an overnight in Blarney or Kinsale?

Michele

-- Edited by Michele Erdvig at 17:34, 2006-03-05