Aghadoe Killarney

Aghadoe is quite a unique place in Killarney in that the view here is spectacular at any time of day. There is no perfect photo from here, just different ones (take a look from inside Parkvonear Castle). Below is Innisfallen Island, where the first European university after the Dark Ages was located (indeed, the first university ever outside the Roman Empire). Princes from throughout Europe went there to learn "The Three Rs"- reading, riting and ritmathic. One of its most famous students was Brian Boru.

Aghadoe also boasts the five star Aghadoe Heights and Spa Hotel. This is a luxury Aveda Concept Resort Spa with stunning views over Killarney's largest lake, Lough Leane. If you are lucky enough to be staying here, you are in for a real treat. Fantastic restaurant also.

For an idea of the view from Aghadoe, take a look at our Aghadoe panorama.

Aghadoe is also the start (or finish) of "The Fossa Way", a walking trail from Aghadoe, along Bothereen na Marbh, through the National Park and into the town of Killarney. The walk is about 3 miles long.
Starting at The Aghadoe Heights Hotel, cross the main road and go down the laneway beside the old graveyard. This is Bothereen na Marbh which means "The Little Road of the Dead". The area has a connection with Bram Stoker, the author of "Dracula" who spent his summers in Killarney whilst a student in Trinity College, Dublin. Certainly, some of the concepts in "Dracula" originated in Killarney, but that is a story for another day. The laneway has now been designated a Prime Special Amenity Area by Kerry County Council and has some of the more exclusive residences in the Killarney Valley.
At the end of the laneway you cross the Ring of Kerry road and enter the Killarney National Park at Knockreer. There is a steep incline for about 100 metres but, once at the top, the views are beautiful and its downhill all the way to Killarney Cathedral and the town centre.

Aghadoe, Killarney