Killarney is the sort of gift that keeps giving the whole year round…

USUALLY when one thinks of Killarney, images of glistening lakes and green, heather strewn mountains in summertime are foremost in our thoughts. But when it comes to Christmas and the massive effort businesses and local people put into creating a magical festive season, you could say it makes Killarney the sort of gift that keeps giving the whole year round.

The winter season is every bit as important to Killarney as its summer one as it’s a time to take stock of a busy year while letting the magic of Christmas carry you through the deep mid-winter. The region’s hotels put on their festive faces and cater for those looking to take it easy over the holidays, while the town’s bars and restaurants pull out all the stops as they look to make your festive socialising worthy of the time of year.

Killarney puts on no shortage of street entertainment during the holidays, all of which plays to the strengths of people in search of that unique festive atmosphere. Shopfronts in Killarney are not found wanting either when it comes to yuletide cheer and Killarney’s shopping experience at Christmas very much reflects the effort involved in making Christmas a ‘people-centred’ time of year: free parking, convenient retail opening times, value, festive foods, Christmas parades and much more besides.

Killarney is a town that knows how to entertain children and adults alike and no time of year is better at blending these two groups together than Christmas. So be sure to wrap up and head to town over the holidays and enjoy all Killarney has to offer.

A seasonal sleigh ride in Killarney, down by Ross Castle.

Management and staff of Killarney Credit Union; Donagh Barry, David Neeson, Mairead Brosnan (back from left) Shane Foley, Mark Murphy, Angela McCarthy, Brendan Lynch, Timmy O’Donoghue and Emer Guihan wishing their customers a very Happy Christmas and...