Rugged peninsulas, clean beaches, towering mountains and some of Ireland's most famous landmarks. The counties of Cork and Kerry, famous rivals in sport, are equally famous for their natural beauty.

Favoured holiday destinations for generations, these two counties offer a wide variety of vacations and breaks - from gourmet heaven in Kinsale to the bustle of Dingle, from the lushness of Killarney National Park to the wild Atlantic views at Mizen Head.

The region is historically and culturally important and still has a number of Gaeltacht areas. Visits to islands such as the Blaskets, Garnish and Cape Clear are particular treats while the Ring of Kerry and Killarney town remain firm favourites year after year.

Browse the towns in the 1 2 Travel regional information guide and start planning!

Towns in this Region

Ballybunion • Baltimore • Bantry • Blarney • Blasket Islands • Cahirciveen • Cape Clear • Castlegregory • Castleisland • Castletownshend • Clonakilty • Cobh • Cork City • Dingle • Dursey • Fermoy • Fota • Glandore • Glenbeigh • Kenmare • Killarney • Killorglin • Kinsale • Listowel • Macroom • Midleton • Millstreet • Rosscarbery • Schull • Sherkin Island • Skibbereen • Sneem • Tralee • Valentia • Ventry • Waterville • Youghal •

Attractions in this Region

Charles Fort • Garnish Island • Killarney National Park • Mizen Head • Skellig Islands