Local Information

Listowel is a thriving inland town on the banks of the River Feale. In the town are the ruins of a castle which belonged to the Lords of Kerry, and was the last to hold out against the Elizabethan forces during the Desmond revolt; in 1600 it was taken by Sir Charles Wilmot, who put the garrison to the sword.

Activities and attractions include: 

• Angling for brown trout on the River Galey and on the River Feale
• Teach Siamsa Folk Theatre at Finuge (3 miles/5 km)
• Trip on the train on Listowel Lartigue Monorail
• Day coach tours
• Centre for Writers Week
• ‘Wren Boys’ Championships
• Horse-racing Festival meeting in September.

There is a literary and cultural centre with a theatre which features Irish traditional music and an exhibition.