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The lovely countryside of County Kerry can best be seen on a self catering holiday. A selfcatering holiday home will offer you and your family spacious accommodations and comfort as you enjoy the local area. Listowel will provide your family with the perfect home away from home for your self catering holiday.

Centrally located in County Kerry, Listowel is a short drive from the tourist centre of Killarney. The charm and beauty of the town of Listowel will make you thankful you have chosen this gem of County Kerry for your self catering holiday home, avoiding the busier touristy areas.

Listowel has the unique distinction of being the literary capital of Ireland. It has been the home and inspiration of many famous writers. Many may be familiar with Dr. John B. Keane who immortalized the beauty of the area in poem.

Long known as a farming area, Listowel is now coming to be known as one of County Kerry’s foremost cultural areas. One of the town’s best cultural attractions can be found at the Seanchai Kerry Literary and Cultural Centre. The centre was dedicated in 2001 and serves as the cultural centre for all of county Kerry. Focusing on the great writers, poets, and visual artists of County Kerry, the centre is situated in an ancient home from the 1800’s that has been redesigned and redecorated in a timely manner. Self catering visitors will enjoy a visit to the centre where they will come to appreciate the importance of the County Kerry literary artists. Storytellers will educate and entertain with re-tellings of popular folklore. Before stories were written in Ireland they were passed by word of mouth and the ancient art of storytelling revives that local tradition.

Self catering visitors to Listowel will also enjoy a ride on the Lartique Monorailway. An engine and three carriages travel along an elevated single rail. The monorailway was the standard method of travel for locals and visitors during the 19th century in County Kerry. It has recently re-opened for visitors to enjoy in Listowel. A ride on the monorailway will be a wonderful way to see the local area and visitors should be aware this is a once in a lifetime experience. This type of monorail exists nowhere else in the world.

Listowel is home to many festivals. In the summer months self catering visitors will find a festival to attend almost any weekend. The most famous is the Festival Writer’s Weekend during which writers from all over the world gather in Listowel for lectures and readings. Many writers hold book signings, which makes it fun to stop by for locals and tourists.

For evening entertainment visitors should stop by John B. Keane’s Bar. This lovely pub is home to great comedic performances, great food, and great ale. The local theatre company also presents performances here based on the writings of local authors.

The self catering visitor will find that their family will have a Listowel and County Kerry experience like no other. Look forward to active days and comfortable nights at your self catering holiday homes.