Southwest Hospitality Spring 2012 Ireland Six Night Hotel BB Package

Step into the old world charm of the Killarney Avenue Hotel located in the heart of downtown Killarney, Co Kerry & experience the magic of Irish hospitality in a B&B, Co Clare. With an address on the door step of the world renowned Killarney National Park and a stroll from the town center, the 4 star Killarney Avenue Hotel is an ideal setting for touring Kerry. Killarney is one of Ireland's best loved destinations. Over 26,000 acres of National Park offer numerous trails. Set at the foot of the majestic McGillycuddy Reeks mountain range the park also boasts the three world famous Lakes of Killarney. Bunratty is located near Shannon Town and Shannon International airport. The name Bunratty, Bun Raite (or possibly, Bun na Raite) in Irish, means the 'bottom' or end of the 'Ratty' river. This river, alongside the castle, flows into the nearby Shannon estuary. From the top of the castle, one can look over to the estuary and the airport. Bunratty Village which surrounds Bunratty Castle and Folk Park offers excellent shopping including Meadows & Byrnes, The Blarney Woollen Mills and The Bunratty Folk Park Specialty Stores. After your days shopping, treat yourself to a great meal and drink in some of the finest bars & restaurants around. From Durty Nellies and the Creamery bar to J.P. larkes and Gallaghers restaurant, you will not be leaving Bunratty with an empty belly!

Touring options in this area include The Lakes, Ross Castle, Muckross House and Gardens, Torc Waterfall, Gap of Dunloe. Bunratty is an ideal base for visiting and touring the unspoiled, cultural West of Ireland including Cliffs of Moher & the Burren.