Kenmare

Kenmare (irish At Neidin, " the nest " ) is a town in the civil parish of Kenmare (Irish Ceann Mara, " marine head") in the south of County Kerry in the Republic of Ireland, with 1,701 inhabitants ( 2006). It is heavily influenced by tourism and a good starting point for tours to the Iveragh peninsulas ( Ring of Kerry) and Beara.

The present city was founded in 1670 by Sir William Petty, 1st Marquis of Lansdowne. Three major roads form a triangle in which the center is: William Street (now Main Street ), Henry Street (named after the son of Williams) and Shelbourne Street, which is named after the Earl of Shelbourne.

Main Street

Henry Street

Holy Cross Church