Killorglin, city in County Kerry, Ireland
Killorglin is a small town on the banks of the River Laune in County Kerry, in the southwest of Ireland. It sits on a rise above the river, and from its center you can see the rolling hills and the peaks of the MacGillycuddy's Reeks range in the distance.
The town grew from an early Christian church site and became a local trading hub over the centuries. A railway line arrived in the late 19th century, and the iron bridge over the Laune, built in 1885, is still standing.
The name Killorglin comes from an old church once dedicated to Saint Orgla, and that connection to early Christian life is still felt in the town's layout. The pubs along the main street are where locals and visitors tend to gather in the evenings, often around live traditional music.
The center is easy to walk around, and there are paths along the River Laune that lead into the countryside. For those heading into the mountains, it is worth being prepared for changing weather, which can shift quickly in this part of Ireland.
Every August, a wild mountain goat is caught, crowned king, and placed on a raised platform in the center of town for three days during the Puck Fair. The festival is thought to be one of the oldest in Ireland, with roots that may go back several centuries.
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