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The Origins of Halloween in Ireland: A Rich Celtic Tradition Halloween, or Oíche Shamhna in Irish, has its origins in the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain. Celebrated from 31st October to 1st [...]

At Coolclogher House we can help tailor your self catering vacation to suit everyone even the most adventurous people! Check out the top 5 Activities our guests have loved doing right here at [...]

There is no shortage of beautiful walks in Killarney, but sometimes that is the problem: The area is so steeped in stunning scenery that it can be hard to know where to start. Sometimes you might [...]

When you book your accommodation at Coolclogher House, you have the perfect base for exploring the Kerry Way. At 200km long, the Kerry Way is one of Ireland’s longest signposted walking [...]

When you stay at Coolclogher House, you are close to some of the best beaches in Ireland. Kerry is blessed with a coastline carved by the Atlantic into a series of bays and coves bathed in smooth [...]

Eagles in Killarney: A Guide Eagles are not a species you associate with Killarney, but place names like Eagles Nest give you a clue that eagles in Killarney are not a new phenomenon. Indeed, [...]

Kerry has some of the best surf spots in Ireland. When you look at the majestic coastline of the Wild Atlantic Way that skirts the county, it’s easy to see why. Many of these Blue Flag beaches [...]

One of the first things you’ll notice when you visit Killarney is how green it is. But all that lush vegetation comes at a price—rain, and lots of it! Killarney does get a good deal of wet [...]

  Everyone knows about celebrated Killarney attractions such as Muckross House & Gardens and Ross Castle, but what about the lesser-known beauties that don’t attract such crowds of [...]

Now more than ever, it’s important to spend time with the ones you love. If you haven’t seen your nearest and dearest for a while, why not organise a family reunion in Killarney? Coolclogher [...]