Description

Long before it became a bustling global tourism hub, Killarney captivated poets, artists, and royalty with its wild, romantic, untamed beauty. Old Killarney, produced by Kinglake Publications, is a beautifully curated visual history that transports readers back to the golden age of early travel in County Kerry.

This book brings together rare, vintage photographs, early postcards, and archival travelogues tracking Killarney’s development from a quiet estate town to a famous destination visited by Queen Victoria in 1861. Explore nostalgic imagery of old jaunting cars navigating the Gap of Dunloe, early boatmen rowing across the Lakes of Killarney, and the majestic, unblemished ruins of Muckross Abbey and Ross Castle before modern development. It is an exceptional tribute to the town’s unique cultural landscape and scenic heritage.

An excellent addition for:

• Kerry Local History Buffs: A nostalgic look at the families, landscapes, and buildings of historic Killarney.

• Vintage Photography Collectors: Showcases high-quality reproductions of early landscape and portrait photography.

• Souvenir & Gift Buyers: The ideal keepsake for tourists, expats, and anyone who leaves their heart in the Kingdom of Kerry.