• Art Galleries
Dermot McCarthy Studio Gallery, Barry's Lane, Killarney. Open 10.30am-6.00pm, Monday to Saturday, restricted times rest of year. Tel: 39995.
Frank Lewis Gallery, 6 Bridewell Lane (17T­ off New Street), Killarney. Open all year Monday to Saturday 9.00am-6.00pm. New exhibition every month. A selection of paintings and sculptures by leading and emerging Irish artists always in stock. Tel: 064-34843/31734, Fax: 064-31570 (see advert pg. 10)
McBride Gallery,25 New St, Killarney. 10am-1pm & 2pm-6pm, Mon-SatTel: 71483
The Killarney Art Gallery, Plunkett Street, Killarney. Open Mon-Sat 11am-6pm, Mon-Fri 8.pm-10.30pm, Sun 2pm-6pm. Tel: 34628.

• Children's Amusements
Buddies, indoor soft play & party centre, 4A Woodlands Industrial Estate. 10am-6pm, Sun-Thurs; -8pm, Fri & Sat. Û5-7 per child (2 hrs). Tel: 39080.
Envirnomental Play Area, Muckross Traditional Farm, (admission charge for Farm). Natural wood swings, playhouse, slide.
Crazy Cave, childrens indoor and outdoor play area at Crag Cave, Castleisland (18NÐdistance 24kms). 10am-6pm, 7 days. Û7 per child (1.5 hrs). Tel: 066-7141244.
KMX Carting, on specially designed outdoor track at Quality Resort Killarney, Cork Road. Û3 per child/15mins. Suitable for children up to 15 years. Open daily. Pre-booking required. Tel: 26262
Knockreer Children's Play Centre, Port Rd. Outdoor playground. Adm. free.
Miracle Activity Centre, Children's Supervised indoor Activity Centre, GlenEagle Hotel, Killarney (39L). Tel: 064-36000

• Churches
See Services; also Local Sightseeing.

• Crag Cave
Crag Cave, CRAG CAVE, Castleisland (18NÐdistance 24 kms). Open from 10.00am, last tour 5.30pm, (last tour 6.00pm July & Aug.) 7 days. Closed Mon & Tue, Jan & Feb except by appointment. Guided Tours, Restaurant, Craft Shop. Admission: Adult €9, children €5, Students €7.50, Family Ticket €25 (2 adults & 4 children),OAP's €7.50. Group Rates Available. Michelin Guide recommended. Tel: 066-7141244

• Libraries
Kerry County Library, Moyderwell,Tralee (2N pg. 27). Open 10am-5pm, Mon-Sat (inclusive); 10am-8pm Tue & Thurs. Free Internet access. Tel: 066-7121200.
Killarney Library (9T), Rock Road. Open 10.00am-5.00pm, Wed, Fri & Sat; 10.00am-8.00pm Tues & Thurs. Free Internet access. Tel: 064-32655.
Libraries in bigger towns in the county - some house specialist collections. For further Information tel: 066-7121200.
Muckross House Reference Library on Killarney and Kerry. By appointment. Tel: 34677.

•Museums/Interpretative Centres
Museums generally open for summer months unless otherwise stated.
A Day in the Bog Museum & Boglands Information Centre, Leam, Kilflynn,Tralee (21N on N69 - TraleeÐListowel Rd). Open 9.00am-6.00pm, 7 days. Restaurant, museum, pets corner, Irish night every Wednesday. Admission: Û4. Group discounts. Tel: 066-7132555
Blasket Centre, Dœn Chaoin (nr. 10D pg. 28). 80km approx. (Directions see p. 28) Celebrates the Irish language, the distinctive character of Blasket Islanders and the unique achievement of Island writers. Audio Visual, multi-image, exhibitions, bookshop, restaurant. Open Easter to October 10.00am-6.00pm daily (until 7.00pm July/Aug), last tour 45 minutes prior to closing. Admission: Adult Û3.70, OAP Û2.60, Child/Student Û1.30, group rate Û2.60, Family Û8.70. Tel: 066-9156444.
Blennerville Windmill & Craft Centre, Tralee (distance 32kms). Working Windmill, historical exhibition on 19th century emigration, restaurant, crafts. Open April to October 10.00am-6.00pm, 7 days. Adm: Adult Û5, Children Û3, Students/OAP's Û4, Family (2 Adults, 3 Children) Û15. Tel: 066-7121064.
Corca Dhuibhne Regional Museum, Ballyferriter (12D pg. 28), Exhibits on the geology, archaeology and history of the peninsula. Open 10.00am-5.30pm, 7 days (June-Sept), rest of year on request. CafŽ and book shop during Summer season. Admission: Adults Û2.50, Children Û1.50, Family Û7. Tel: 066-9156333.
Derrynane House, Caherdaniel (15RK, pg. 29). Ancestral home of Daniel OÕConnell, the Irish Liberator. OÕConnell memorabilia ... film on his life ... 120 hectares of parkland ... formal garden, nature trail, coast. Open: May-Sept., Mon-Sat, 9am-6pm and Sun 11am-7pm; Nov.-March, Sat-Sun, 1pm-5pm; April & Oct,Tue-Sun, 1pm-5pm. Adm.: adult Û2.90; group/senior citizen Û2.10; child/student Û1.30; family Û7.40. Last admissions 45 minutes prior to close. Tel: 066-9475113.
Dingle Oceanworld Mara Beo,Waterside, Dingle (22D pg. 28). Amazonian experience including piranhas, cat fish and many more. Walk through spectacular underwater glass tunnel - sharks, etc swimming above and beside. Touch pool. Open daily 9.00am-6.00pm (-8.30pm, July/August). Admission: Adult Û10.50, children Û6.25, Day Family ticket (non transferable) Û28.50, Students/OAPs Û7.85. Tel: 066-9152111, Fax: 066-9152155, email: marabeo@iol.ie
Kerry Bog Village Museum, Killorglin-Glenbeigh Road, Ring of Kerry (28RK - distance 26kms). Reconstruction of small 19th century village. Open 9.00am-6.00pm, 7 days. Admission: Adults € 4, Children € 3.50, Students € 3.50, Family € 12, group rate € 4. Tel: 066-9769184/9769477.
Kerry literary & Cultural Centre, The Square, Listowel (20N pg. 27). Audio visual interactive exhibition on the literary tradition of County Kerry. Open from 10am-6pm, 7 days. Admission: adult € 5; child € 3; student/OAP € 4; family € 12. Tel: 068-22212.
Kerry The Kingdom, Ashe Memorial Hall, Denny St., Tralee (2N pg. 27 - distance 32kms). Time-car journey through a reconstruction of Geraldine (Medieval) Tralee. Also Museum devoted to the 7,000 year history of people living in Kerry (Kerry County Museum) and AV presentation. Open (March­Dec.) 9.30am-5.30pm, 7 days. Combined admission: Adults € 8, Children € 5, Students/OAP's € 6.50, Family (2 Adults & 3 Children-U16) € 22. Tel: 066-7127777. (see advert pg. 64)
Kilgarvan Motor Museum, Kilgarvan (15B pg. 25). Exhibition open 9.30am-6pm, Tues-Sat; by appointment, Sun-Mon. Adm: Adults €4, Children €3. Tel: 85346.
Muckross House (all year) & Muckross Traditional Farms (17 & 18M pg. 30). Open 9am-5.30pm, (to 6pm, April-June & Sept-Oct; to 7pm, July & August) 7 days. Last admission 1 hour before closing. Admission: Adults Û5.75, OAP Û4.50, Children/Students Û2.35, Family Û14.50. Joint ticket (Muckross House and Farms), mid-MarchÐSept: Adults Û8.65, OAP's Û6.50, children/students Û3.90, Family Û22. Tel: 064-31440, Fax: 33926.
National Farm Museum, White Villa Farm, Cork Road, Killarney (40L pg. 33). A display of vintage farm machines. Also 300 year old traditional Irish cottage. Open 10am - noon. Other times tel: 31414 or 32456.
Skellig Experience, Valentia Island (6 kms off Ring of Kerry Road) 7RK Pg. 23. Open Mid-March - Mid-November. 10am-6pm, 7 days (Ôtil 7pm, July & Aug.). Adm.: Adults Û5, Children Û3, Students/OAP Û4, Family (2 adults & 4 children under 12) Û14. Tel: 066-9476306.
Tarbert Bridewell(23N), through the recreation of the 1830s courthouse drama of Thomas Dillon being sentenced for willfully allowing his cattle trespass on neighbours land, the Tarbert Bridewell Courthouse and jail tells the story of the 19th century administration of justice in Ireland. Open 10.00am-6.00pm AprilÐOct. Admission: adults Û5, OAP/student Û3.50, child Û2.50, Family Û10.50. Tel: 068-36500

• Planetarium
Schull Planetarium, Colla Road, Schull, Co.Cork. Open July & Aug, 3.30pmÐ5pm Tues, Fri, Sat; 7.30pmÐ9pm Mon & Thurs. Star shows: 4pm Tue,Fri & Sat; 8pm Mon & Thurs. May & Sept: 3.30pmÐ5pm Sundays. Admission: adults Û5, OAP Û3.50, children Û3.50, Family (2 adults & 2 children) Û15. Group rates available. Tel: 028-28552/28315.

• Snooker
Gleneagle Hotel , Muckross Rd (39L pg. 33). € 10 deposit refundable, €6 per hour for lights. Tel: 36000/34063.

• Spas
Angsana Spa, at the Brehon Hotel, Muckross Road. 5 treatment rooms plus rain shower and rasul. Open 10am-8pm, Mon-Fri; 9am-8pm, Sat & Sun. Tel: 30700.
Aveda Spa, Aghadoe Heights Hotel. Twelve treatment rooms. Day and half-day packages available. Open 9am-9pm, 7 days. Thermal Suite. Tel: 31766.
Cloisters Spa, Muckross Park Hotel. Mon-Fri, 10am-8pm, Sat 9am-7pm; Sun, 9am-6pm. Tel: 23456
Innisfallen Spa, Great Southern Hotel. Hydrotherapy Bath, 9am-6pm, Û25 including use of Leisure Centre. Open Mon-Wed 9.30am-5.30pm,Thur/Fri 9.30am- 8pm, Sat 9.30am-7pm, Sun 10am-5pm. Tel: 36949.
Molton Brown Spa, Killarney Plaza Hotel. Treatments include gulf stream hydrotherapy pool. 9am-6pm, Sun-Thurs; 9am-9pm, Fri & Sat. Tel: 21151.
The Sanctuary Spa, Hotel Europe, Fossa. 10am-7pm, Mon-Sat; Sun. by appointment. Tel: 31900
Ven Day Spa, Killarney Park Hotel. Hydrotherapy Bath, Caldarium including use of health and fitness club. Open 10am-7pm, 7 days, later/earlier by appointment. Tel: 70089.
Aveda Spa, Randles Court Hotel, Muckross Road. 10am-7pm, Mon-Sat; 10am-2pm, Sun & Bank Holidays. Tel: 35333.

• Squash
Aquila Club, Gleneagle Hotel, Muckross Rd. (39L) Open 7amÐ10pm MonÐFri, 9amÐ9pm SatÐSun. Advance booking advised. Admission: adult Û10; child Û6, family rate available, includes use of Leisure Centre. Rackets & ball hire Û5. Tel: 064-36000/34063.

• Swimming Pools & Gyms
Aqua Dome, Tralee. 10am-10pm, Mon, Wed, Fri; 12noon-10pm, Tue, Thurs; 11am-8pm, Sat, Sun. Adm: adult Û12; juniors Û10. Childrens water features, 90m flume ride and adult-only health suite. Aqua Golf: 10am-10pm daily Adm: adults Û4.50; juniors Û3.50. Tel: 066-7128899. 24-hour information: 066-7129150.
Aquila Club, Gleneagle Hotel, Muckross Rd. (39L pg. 33) Open 7amÐ10pm MonÐFri., 9amÐ9pm SatÐSun. Admission: adult Û10; child Û6. Daily, family and special 5-visit rates available (incl. use of squash courts & gymnasium) (children allowed until 8pm). Advance booking of all facilities advised. Tel: 34063.
Castlerosse Hotel (34L & 19R) Leisure & Fitness Centre, 20m swimming pool. MonÐFri 8.30amÐ9.30pm, Sat/Sun 8amÐ9pm (adults only after 7.30pm). Daily rate: adult Û12; child Û7; student Û8. Tel: 064-31290/31144.
Club Santé, at Randles Court Hotel, Muckross Road. Open Mon-Fri 8am-9pm: Sat & Sun 9am-9pm. Adm: Adult Û9.50 (including sauna, steam room & gym); children Û6.35 (pool only). Tel: 35333.
Club Vitae Health & Leisure Club, Quality Resort Killarney, Cork Rd. 7 days 7am-10pm. Adm: adult: pool only Û8.50; pool & gum Û12; Child Û6; family Û25 (adult only 5pm-7pm) Tel: 26262.
Curves, 2-3 Hilliards Lane. Open 9am-8pm, Mon-Thurs; 9am-7pm, Fri; 9.30am-12.30pm, Sat; Closed Sat., July/Aug. Last workout 35 mins prior to close. Tel: 26663.
Holiday Inn,Muckross Rd. 12m pool. 9am-9m. Adm.: Adults Û6; Child Û5. Tel: 33000
Killarney Country Club, Faha. Open 10am - 5.30pm (1pm-8pm, Mon & Wed.). Adm: Adult Û6; Child Û4. Tel: 44655.
Killarney TOwers Hotel Leisure Centre, Open 7.30am-9.30pm, 7 days. (adults only after 8pm.) Pool and gym: adult: Û15; student: Û11; Swim only: adult Û9.50; child/student Û7.50. Tel: 31038.
Physique Fitness Studio, Chapel Lane (Off New St.). Gym only. 10amÐ10pm MonÐThurs; 10amÐ9pm, Fri; 12 noonÐ8pm Sat. Û8 per session; Û8 class. Tel: 35455. SPORTYÕS GYM, Main St. Gym including streamline circuit. Open: Mon-Fri 10am- 10pm; Sat 10am-8pm. Û7 per session. Tel: 32333.
Sporty's Gym, Main St. Gym including streamline circuit. Open: Mon-Fri 10am- 10pm; Sat 10am-8pm. Û7 per session. Tel: 32333.
Tralee Sports & Leisure Centre, Tralee (2N pg. 27). Sports hall, gym, handball, squash, racquet ball. 7am-10pm, Mon-Fri; 10am-6pm, Sat-Sun. Adm: Adult: Û8, Student/OAP: Û7. 12m & 25m swimming pool. 7.15am-10pm, MonÐFri; 10am-8pm, SatÐSun. Adm: Adult: Û6, Student/OAP: Û5, child: Û3, Family: Û15. Adult: pool & gym Û10. Reduced rates for gym 10am-3pm, Mon-Fri; 2pm-6pm, Sat & Sun. Tel: 066-7126983/066-7126442.