How Big Is Tralee?

One of Ireland's largest urban green spaces, Tralee Town Park is over 14 hectares and laid out on what used to be a country estate. In the 17th and 18th centuries this was a demesne for the Denny Family, whose castle was torn down in 1826 to make way for Denny Street on the north side of the park.

Is Tralee a good town?

Tralee has a reputation as being for being rough and not very attractive - this reputation is deserved. However it is by far the largest town in Co. Kerry (Pop. ~25,000) and has good transport links with the rest of the county and beyond. Killarney, a 30 min bus ride away, is a more attractive base.

Is Tralee worth visiting?

It's hard to beat Tralee's location, set deep in the foothills of the sprawling Slieve Mish Mountains in Ireland's southwest. ... With a bevy of things to do in town, including visiting a world-class museum, lounging on a beach, or wandering through a wetlands center, Tralee is a must-see to add to every Irish itinerary.