Welcome to Keldun House 

Tarbert - Co. Kerry

Keldun House is located on the main road to the Shannon Car Ferry in the town of Tarbert, North Kerry. It is the ideal touring base for the southwest and midwest of Ireland. Many top class facilities are within easy driving distance. To the north the Cliffs of Moher and the Burren region, to the south Dingle, the Ring of Kerry and Killarney. Ballybunion is a short distance to the west and Limerick, Bunratty and Killaloe are all only a short distance to the east.

Tarbert Island Maritime Club takes advantage of Tarbert Bay’s natural amenities for maritime pleasure activities. There is a large membership of varying age groups whose interests vary from competitive sailing to leisure activities including sailing, rowing, swimming and angling. As part of the facilities of the Club tuition is arranged by demand in Seamanship, Sailing, Rowing, Canoeing, Power Boat operation and Swimming. Angling is a popular activity at Tarbert. Pier Fishing – Shore Fishing & Sea Angling are enjoyed by many locals and visitors alike. There are Sea Angling Charters available out of Tarbert Pier. Dolphin Watch - The Shannon Estuary is a recognised breeding ground for Bottle nose Dolphins and Dolphin Watch Tours operate out of Tarbert Pier by prior arrangement. It is a pleasure to observe these exuberant creatures in their natural habitat. Scattery Island is an uninhabited Island on the Shannon Estuary. The island was once a Monastic Settlement founded by St. Senan in the early part of the 6th century. There are several Churches – Round Tower and House ruins still there. There is also a Napoleonic Battery and Lighthouse located on the island. An exhibition on the history of the island is housed in the Visitor Reception building. Day Trips to Scattery Island can also be arranged out of Tarbert or Kilrush. Tarbert Bay and its Mud Flats are a Bird Watchers paradise. The Bird Hide provided by Tarbert Development Association provides a magnificent location for such a hobby. Access to the Bird Hide is available to locals and visitors alike. If you prefer to stroll along the Island Road which skirts the bay or if you take the Woodland Walk you are afforded the opportunity to Bird Watch at your leisure. Tarbert Development Association and Birdwatch Ireland have held Dawn Chorus Walks for the past couple of years and these have proved popular with all age groups.

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