Killarney

Nineteenth-century visitors founds the views around Killarney every bit as romantic and uplifting as the mountains of Switzerland. A unique combination of glacial landscape and abundant vegetation, studded by the bright blue waters of the lakes creates an unforgettable vista—and it smells good, too, with peat-fire smoke mingling with fresh mountain air. Killarney itself is the region’s most heavily visited town, thanks in no small part to its proximity to the Ring of Kerry and Shannon Airport. Light rain is typical of the area, but because of the topography, it seldom lasts long. And the clouds' approach over the lakes actually adds to the scenery. Rain is often followed within minutes by brilliant sunshine and, yes, even a rainbow.