Kerry hotels

1854 – Great Southern Hotel, Killarney, Co. Kerry

Constructed after an architectural competition in 1852, that was won by William Atkins with a premium also awards to Richard Brash.

1880 – Royal Hotel, Valentia, Co. Kerry

Now described as a Bed & Breakfast with a bar rather than a hotel, the Royal is sited by the quayside on Valentia Island.

1884 – Butler Arms Hotel, Waterville, Co. Kerry

The coming of the railway to Killarney in 1853 was of great benefit to the the tourism industry in Kerry and actively promoted by the railway companies.

1890s – Former Great Southern Hotel, Caragh Lake, Killorglin, Co. Kerry

Served by a small station by the Great Southern Railways Company, one of the four original stations opened by the company.

1894 – Great Southern Hotel, Kenmare, Co. Kerry

Architect: J.F. Fuller

Purpose built hotel constructed for the Great Southern Railways Company as part of their scheme to bring tourists to the Kerry area via their railway routes.

1894 – Great Southern Hotel, Parknasilla, Co. Kerry

Architect: J.F. Fuller

Originally started out as Parknasilla House after the Bland family built Derryquin Castle on the grounds as a new resience.

1894 – Great Southern Hotel, Waterville, Co. Kerry

Later much extended from its original 1894 appearance. Architect unknown for the alterations by the railway company in 1894,

1970 – Aghadoe Heights Hotel, Killarney, Co. Kerry

Started as a bar and restaurant in 1967 which was an instant success due to its location and views. Extended and later turned into an hotel with 45 bedrooms in 1970.