Killarney, Gateway town in County Kerry, Ireland
Killarney sits in southwestern Ireland between mountains and lakes and serves as the gateway for the national park of the same name. The town center links shops, accommodation, and restaurants along several main streets that open toward the water.
The settlement grew from the 17th century through copper mining and timber trade. Tourism began in the 19th century with the arrival of the railway and the founding of the first hotel.
The Irish language remains audible in conversation and place names often carry both versions with them. Jaunting cars, horse-drawn carriages, bring visitors through the streets and parks and continue a centuries-old tradition of guided travel.
Sturdy footwear helps when walking on uneven paths around the town and toward the shores. Most services concentrate on a few central streets and can be reached on foot.
The place name appears in poems and songs sung across generations that evoke the surrounding landscape. Mist often rolls in between the peaks and changes the appearance of the streets within minutes.
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