House & gardens
Muckross
Discover Muckross House, its gardens and nearby Muckross Abbey. Take time to enjoy the scenery around the lakes.
Plan a Muckross visit ↗Killarney · County Kerry · Ireland
A beautiful place
to learn English.
Colourful streets, mountain views and a welcome you’ll remember. Killarney brings together the charm of an Irish town and the scenery of the National Park.
Come for your English course. Make time for the lakes, the local culture and the people who make this place special.
Nature on your doorstepLakes, woodland and mountain scenery.
A lively Irish townCafés, shops, music and local culture.
English beyond the classroomEveryday conversations and new experiences.
See yourself here
A little glimpse of Killarney.
From a stroll through town to an afternoon beside the lakes, there’s plenty to discover during your stay.
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Lakes, woodland & heritage
Discover Killarney National Park.
Explore a landscape of lakes, woods, mountains and waterfalls, with historic places to visit along the way. Choose a gentle walk, enjoy the gardens or plan a longer outing on a marked trail.
Our school is on Muckross Road, close to the National Park — a memorable setting for an English language holiday.
Explore the National Park ↗Lakeside history
Ross Castle
Visit the lakeside castle and explore the surrounding paths on Ross Island. Check the official website for castle tour information.
Discover Ross Castle ↗Woodland & water
Torc Waterfall
Enjoy one of Killarney’s best-known sights and explore nearby woodland paths. Choose a walk that suits your ability and the weather.
Find walks & places to visit ↗Bring comfortable walking shoes and a waterproof layer. Check current visitor information, opening arrangements and weather before heading out.
An Irish town with plenty of character
Enjoy life in Killarney.
Browse the shops, stop for a coffee and enjoy a meal with your classmates or family. For adults, local pubs and music venues offer another way to experience Irish hospitality.
Festivals and events bring extra colour to the town throughout the year, from St Patrick’s Day celebrations to Christmas in Killarney. Check what’s on during your stay.
These everyday experiences give you opportunities to practise English, ask questions and feel part of local life.
Explore the town & current events ↗A closer look
Experience Killarney on screen.
Start with the welcome video, then choose an aspect of Killarney you’d like to explore. The selected video plays in the same space below.
Watch the selected video on YouTube ↗
For walkers & nature lovers
More views of Killarney.
Enjoy the walking and scenery playlist from our existing page.
Open the full playlist ↗Make the most of your stay
Explore beyond Killarney.
Killarney is a useful base for discovering more of Kerry and the southwest. Plan an independent outing or ask us for ideas that suit your interests.
- The Ring of Kerry ↗
Coastal scenery, villages and views along one of Ireland’s best-known touring routes.
- The Dingle Peninsula ↗
Discover Dingle town and the Atlantic landscapes of the peninsula.
- Blarney Castle & Gardens ↗
A day trip further afield for castle history and extensive gardens.
Your base in the southwest of Ireland
Find Killarney. Plan your stay.
Getting here
Killarney is in County Kerry, in the southwest of Ireland. Compare Irish arrival airports and your onward journey by bus, train or private transfer.
See our travel guide →Somewhere to feel at home
Choose from host families, hotels, guest houses, self-catering accommodation and hostels. We can help with recommendations for your stay.
Explore accommodation →Your English language holiday
Come and experience Killarney with us.
Whether you’re travelling on your own, with your family or as part of a group, we’ll help you choose your course and plan your stay.
