KERRY’S MOST TEMPTING DINING DESTINATIONS

NORTH Kerry is a destination famous for its traditions and culture so when the people there put their mind to something, they do it well. The north of the county is famous for its agricultural quality and this plays a huge part in the quality produce that finds its way back to restaurants.

But while North Kerry is predominantly famous for its literary traditions, it’s not found wanting when it comes to producing all things culinary. The recent advent of the Wild Atlantic Way is drawing tourists in greater numbers to the region and this, in turn, will show more people what the region has to offer in terms of dining.

Listowel is a town surrounded by top quality farmland producing an array of quality ingredients from beef to beetroot, all of which finds its way to the tables of Listowel’s restaurants. Throw in the nearby River Feale where an occasional fresh quality salmon will find its way to your plate. Even though most provincial towns can only crave the sort of popular appeal Listowel has to offer, it remains a lively, casual and unpretentious place giving the best in quality food without surrendering any its unique personality making it a great choice for dining out.

Nearby Ballybunion needs no introduction given its popularity along the rugged Atlantic coast. The town’s thoroughfare is Main Street which produces a lively promenade effect for most of the year as visitors stroll through the street gazing at the Atlantic while sampling the wonderful aroma of freshly prepared food from its restaurants.

No doubt the many years of international exposure Ballybunion has received due to its reputation as a top class golfing destination inspires it to offer a quality dining experience. Added to this is the strong local appeal Ballybunion exudes as families and visitors for miles around keep returning year on year.

Ballybunion’s reputation as a quality dining destination just wouldn’t be possible were it not for the versatility of its restaurants who effortlessly combine the local with the international in all things culinary; a skill perfected over many years as a popular choice for visitors, so it’s well worth making Ballybunion the place to tee off next time you feel like a rewarding dining experience.