Nestled in the northern half of the County of Kerry, along the beautiful coastal N69 route, known the world over for lush green countryside and peaceful meandering rivers, is located the lively market town of Listowel, situated on the banks of the River Feale. Listowel is steeped in history dating back to 1200AD and many histrorical monuments around the town are testament to this. Described as the Literary capital of Ireland, Listowel, and indeed North Kerry has produced an abundance of world famous writers, giving it a uniqueness not to be found in any other part of Ireland. This is reflected in the writings of the late John B. Keane, one of it’s most famous sons :
“Beautiful Listowel, serenaded night and day by the gentle waters of the River Feale. Listowel where it is easier to write than not to write, Where first love never dies, and the tall streets hide the loveliness, the heartbreak and the moods, great and small, of all the gentle souls of a great and good community. Sweet, incomparable hometown that shaped and made me.”
Listowel offers a great selection of restaurants to suit all tastes and budgets! Enjoy your night out … have fun in Lovely Listowel!
With 23 pubs in Listowel there is plenty of ‘craic’ to be had. Many pubs will have trad nights and live music, especially over the weekend.
Located in a beautifully restored 19th Century Georgian residence next to Listowel Castle, in Listowel’s magnificent square, Seanchaí – Kerry Literary and Cultural Centre portrays the lives of north Kerry’s famous writers in a unique audio – visual experience. Writers featured include John B. Keane, Bryan MacMahon, Brendan Kennelly, George Fitzmaurice and Maurice Walsh.
An ongoing programme of theatre, music, dance & films plus visual art exhibitions featuring national and international artists.
A substantial part of the front of the castle survives consisting of two large, square towers of four storeys, standing almost to the original height of 15.3 metres, connected by a wall of the same height and linked together by an arch on one side.
A substantial part of the front of the castle survives consisting of two large, square towers of four storeys, standing almost to the original height of 15.3 metres, connected by a wall of the same height and linked together by an arch on one side.
Located in Listowel, County Kerry, the Lartigue Monorail offers visitors of all ages the opportunity to experience a unique form of rail travel. The original steam-powered monorail (designed by Frenchman Charles Lartigue) ran for nine miles between Listowel and the seaside resort of Ballybunion.
We are only a short 8 mile spin from the famous seaside town of Ballybunion where you can take in some of it’s fabulous scenery and beaches aswell as it’s world renowned golf course.