Location

Riverside Holiday Homes are situated on the edge of Killorglin Town, the gateway to the Ring of Kerry, on the banks of the River Laune.

The Riverside Holiday Homes are located on the Wild Atlantic Way, a driving tour route that runs the full length of Ireland along the west coast. The Wild Atlantic Way stretches from County Donegal To County Cork on the western seabord, experience the beauty of the coast and stop and explore various attractions and amenties en route. Killorglin Town is located on the Wild Atlantic Way making the Riverside Holiday Homes a perfect base to explore this region of the tour.

Killorglin stands on a hill to the south of Castlemaine Harbour headwaters, on the famous salmon fishing River Laune. The town has become famous for hosting Ireland's oldest and most unusual annual festival ~ Puck Fair. The king of Puck Fair, a chosen mountain goat is borne in triumph and enthroned for two days. Why is a goat the king of the fair? Local stories tell that a stampeding herd of mountain goats warned the locals of the invasion by the Cromwellian forces! The festival has been welcoming visitors from around the world to join in the festivities for many a year. The festival is held each year from the 10-12 of August. The three days are named The Gathering Day (a horse fair), The Fair Day (a cattle fair) and The Scattering Day.

Killorglin is situated on the river Laune, an excellent salmon fishing river. The Southern Fisheries Board have organised joint development programs with local boards to make the rivers and lakes more accessible to Anglers. The Fishery boards also stock a number of lakes to ensure a successful days fishing. The river Laune boasts a run of Salmon and the river also drains the largest of the Killarney Lakes which is known for its brown trout. Please note a state license is always necessary for salmon angling. Licenses and permits are available from Regional Fisheries Boards, license distributors, tackle shops, hotels and guest houses throughout the county.

For walkers, daily and weekly guided walks can be arranged by local company - GoIreland.

For the golfer this area is a golfers paradise with many courses, including championship courses, all within a one hours drive.