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Ardfert Cathedral is the site of a monastery founded by St. Brendan The Navigator in the 6th century. It was the seat of the Diocese of Ardfert from 1117. It is now a heritage tourism site.Today, visitors can see three medieval churches, an ogham stone, and a number of early Christian and medieval grave slabs.

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Tralee Golf Club

Tralee Golf Club

6.02km from Ardfert Cathedral

Tralee Golf Club is an 18-hole Links, golf course in Barrow, near Tralee, in County Kerry, in Ireland. It s is one of the great courses created by the famous American champion Arnold Palmer with the K Club . The course is a par 72 and measures almost 7,000 yards from the championship tees.

Ballyheigue Beach

Ballyheigue Beach

7.59km from Ardfert Cathedral

Ballyheigue Beach is an extensive sandy beach located beside Ballyheigue in County Kerry. This stretch of coast is ideal for taking scenic walks along the coastline. The beach is also popular for swimming and surfing and there is a lifeguard service during the summer months.It looks out over Tralee Bay and is great place for swimming, surfing, walking and other water sports activities.

Blennerville Windmill

Blennerville Windmill

8.54km from Ardfert Cathedral

This is the largest working windmill in Ireland and the only windmill along Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way. It was authentically restored to full working order in the 1980s. The mill has five floors, ground floor, intermediate floor, grinding floor, stone floor and cap floor. An adjacent visitor centre has displays on the history of the mill, its technology and on emigration from the area after the great famine. There is also a bird-watching platform equipped with telescopes.

Kerry County Museum

Kerry County Museum

8.58km from Ardfert Cathedral

A majestic museum located in Tralee, County Kerry in Ireland. The museum is based in the Ashe Memorial Hall in the centre of Tralee. The aim of the museum is to collect, record, preserve and display the material heritage of Co. Kerry. Under the National Monuments Act and the National Cultural Institutions Act, it is a designated repository for archaeological artefacts in Co. Kerry.

Tralee Town Park

Tralee Town Park

8.67km from Ardfert Cathedral

Tralee Town Park is situated in the heart of Tralee. It covers 35 acres but during the 18th century, it covered more. It is one of the largest urban public parks in Ireland. It is located in the heart of Tralee off Denny Street and adjacent to the Kerry County Museum. It is also the home of Ireland's National Folk Theatre Siamsa Tíre.

Rattoo Round Tower

Rattoo Round Tower

15.51km from Ardfert Cathedral

This is one of Ireland’s finest examples of round tower dating from the 10th century. The Tower stands on the grounds of an ancient monastery. It’s thought to have been founded by Bishop Lughach, one of the first Christian evangelists in County Kerry. The Tower is 90ft tall and has a basement and 5 floors. Additionally, the site boasts the ruins of a 15th-century church, whose structure includes stones from an earlier house of worship.

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County Kerry is a county in Ireland. It is located in the South-West Region and forms part of the province of Munster. It is named after the Ciarraige who lived in part of the present county. Composed of sandstone, the principal highlands of Kerry are among the highest mountains in Ireland. There are so many attractions in this county to explore.

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