Irish Central recently published an article on the top ten places to see in Ireland. Some of them you might agree with, some you might disagree with. Is there something from your county that’s left out? Here are the top ten in no particular order.
The summer may be over, even though the weather has ironically improved. The Listowel races are about to get underway. It’s only up the road from Ballybunion, so why not take in something different if you find yourself around North Kerry over the next week. The races were originally held in Ballybunion but moved to Listowel in 1858 due to faction fighting! Originally it was known as the North Kerry Hunt Steeplechase Meeting.
It’s early September and surprise surprise, the weather is holding up and is pleasant. A lot more pleasant than summer was supposed to be! If you’ve just arrived in Ballybunion to play golf, then you just got really lucky with the weather. However, the downside is that the evenings have gotten shorter, so you can only really play until about six or seven o clock. What to do after that is the question! You could take advantage of our fantastic menu in our restaurant, then wander downtown for a few pints of Guinness or some strong Irish whiskey to keep the autumn chill at bay. If that’s not your thing, there’s plenty more going on around the area.
Whether you are an Irish native holidaying in Kerry or a visitor from overseas, why not venture beyond Ballybunion while you are here to take in the Siamsa Tíre festival. It is essentially a festival of Irish music, song and dance. Siamsa Tíre is the home of Irish folk theatre. It is in Tralee, which is a short drive from Ballybunion.
It’s fair to say that the weather has been pretty bad lately. Rain, rain, and more rain, and seemingly no end in sight. It’s almost like we are getting bursts of sunshine in between constant drizzle these days. However, we are in Ireland, and we are also right by the Atlantic Ocean, so there’s no point getting too bothered about the ever changing weather. It’s best to get out and enjoy yourself regardless.
Ballybunion is mostly known for its world championship golf courses, and a lot of overseas visitors come to play golf. However, the Atlantic…