Tralee is Kerry’s County town and is situated at the base of the majestic Dingle Peninsula in the Southwest of Ireland. If you’re willing to travel around Tralee, it can give you a quaint, charming experience with unique landscapes, Gothic surviving structures and captivating Irish folklore. So, to explore and experience its gorgeous views, getting a car hire Ireland service can fit your wanderer style and budget.
Let’s start exploring:
Kerry County Museum
This is an award-winning museum at the Ashe Memorial Hall in Tralee. You can find a Bronze Age sunflower pin, Medieval brooch submerged in a bog for a millennium, and the duelling pistols owned by Daniel O’Connell, the 19th-century politician dubbed “The Liberator”. Children too can get involved by finding out how archaeologists and historians interpret artefacts. Apart from this, there are various activities for kids to explore at a Medieval street.
The Blennerville Windmill
This is one of the tallest mills in Europe and was raised in 1800 by Sir Rowland Blennerhassett. It is a whitewashed tower mill standing 21.3 metres tall. You can go to the top and take a close look at the mill’s restored mechanism, while the visitor centre lets you go down into the history of Blennerville, County Kerry’s main spot of embarkation for emigrants in the 19th century. You can visit this place by booking car hire Tralee service.
Siamsa Tíre
Siamsa Tíre is a arts centre opened in a Medieval-style sandstone building on the western fringe of the Tralee Town Park. It is home to Ireland’s National Folk Theatre representing the Irish folklore through song, music and dance. Although folk remains the heart and soul of Siamsa Tíre, this place also has live bands, classical music performances, art exhibitions, literary talks, poetry readings, contemporary plays and engaging workshops for kids.
Fenit Lighthouse
This is just a 15-minute drive west of Tralee and is based in the village of Fenit. It is a blissful drive by car, so take car rental Tralee service to reach your destination and stop for a walk to the end of the peninsula. Not far offshore on Little Samphire Ireland is Fenit Lighthouse along with its neighbour, Great Samphire Lighthouse. A great view of the bay and the mountains of the Dingle Peninsula awaits there.
Annagh Church
Tralee has something spooky to offer as well. The Annagh Church which is at the end of a cemetery and although only the brave survives, you can still pass through the ogival portals. There are the ghostly remnants of a Gothic Medieval church dating between the 12th and 15th centuries, amongst which a carving of a horseman from the 13th century can be found, probably of a grave marker.
Ireland can sometimes become more impressive after rains. Hence, in order to enjoy the spectacular beauty of Ireland even during rains, it is recommended to take your own private car. But always go for a comfortable compact car rather than a bigger one while booking car hire, Ireland services.
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