Tralee tourist information
Tralee, population 22,000, lies on the south-west coast of Ireland at the gateway to the Dingle Peninsula. It is the capital town and administrative centre of County Kerry, Ireland’s premier tourism county.
There is a wide selection of quality housing available in Tralee. In addition within the urban boundary of Tralee there is approximately 1,000 acres of development land which is serviced or capable of being serviced and brought into the housing market. The town does not suffer from the severe pressures and acute shortage of accommodation being experienced in the east coast of Ireland.
Tralee has a well developed public and private health service. Tralee General Hospital, which is the County Hospital, is located in the town. There is a well developed and much expanded private hospital service available at the Bons Secours Hospital. A new Community Nursing (respite and long-term care) Unit is also available.
Tralee Sports & Leisure Centre incorporating a 25mtr pool and kiddies pool provides facilities for all ages and standards from learner to the serious swimmer and is the home of the successful Kingdom Swimming Club. The facility also incorporates a modern fitness suite, sports hall, squash/racquetball courts and outdoor tennis courts.
Tralee Aquadome is one of Ireland’s largest and most modern indoor water leisure facilities incorporating a free form leisure pool, waves, rapids, water slide and sauna suite. An outdoor adventure play area with crazy golf and model boats has recently been added.
Tralee’s Town Park covering some 80 acres and located in the heart of the town provides a quiet haven which allows resident and visitor alike to relax and enjoy the outdoors. Its Rose Garden with its many unique varieties receives widespread acclaim. The Park also contains a modern children’s playground and pets corner.
Both the Dingle Way and the North Kerry Way commence in Tralee. These two routes open up the beauty and tranquillity of rural Kerry to the casual and serious walker. There are many local walks in the town including the canal bank walk and the walk to Ballyseedy Wood. A new 9.9 kms walk known as Slí na Sláinte has recently been developed around the Town.
Tralee Golf Club, the first course in Europe designed by the legendary Arnold Palmer, has developed a superb 18 hole ‘links’ course at Barrow some 9 miles from Tralee. In addition there are a number of 9 hole courses within and around the town.
There are numerous clubs which cater for gaelic games, soccer, rugby, tennis, and badminton in the town, all of whom have developed playing facilities which are open to new members. Many clubs provide professional coaching for children and many also run summer schools.
A new 100-berth marina facility has been developed at Fenit, just 8 miles from Tralee which is proving very popular as an overnight stop sailing the west coast of Ireland. Fenit is also the home of Tralee Sailing Club and Tralee & Fenit Sea Angling Club both of whom have developed extensive clubhouse facilities.
The recently rehabilitated Tralee & Fenit ship canal further enhances opportunities for water based leisure activities in and about the town. Fenit, Banna and Ballyheigue Blue Flag beaches are all within easy reach of Tralee also.
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