Location & Directions

First of all, Portmagee is in County Kerry, Ireland's most beautful county. Portmagee is the perfect base from which to explore the area's amazing scenery and character. We are just 10 miles (16 kilometres) off of the famous Ring of Kerry, which as you can see runs right around the Iveragh peninsula. Killarney, and its famed beauty are only just over an hour's drive away.

How to get to Portmagee, County Kerry.

Portmagee is easily reached by road, by rail (to Killarney) and by air to Shannon, Cork or Kerry Airport at Farranfore. There are flights every day from London and Dublin.

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The table on the left outlines the main points of entry to the country and distances and approximate travel times by car. On Irish roads, you'll find that numbers are far smaller than they actually are. We've added approximate travel time for driving to Portmagee.

Part of the reason for why it might take longer than you're used to is the endless parade of breathtaking scenery on the way here, particularly on the Ring of Kerry, and also the fact that Irish pubs are exceptionally magnetic to local and touist alike. Of course there aren't too many autobahnen here either. If you are planning on driving, remember, Ireland is about enjoying where you are, not rushing to be somewhere else, so ease off the accelerator and enjoy the journey.