Faha is a destination for visitors who want to focus on birds of prey and horse-riding activities. At Faha Falconry, encounters with birds of prey go hand in hand with striking mountain scenery; Pony Tales Stables adds horse-riding lessons and seasonal pony camps to the local activities. County Kerry also offers a broader setting for culture, landscapes and history.
Birds of Prey and Mountain Scenery at Faha Falconry
Faha Falconry is an outdoor educational centre for birds of prey. Visitors can call Harris hawks, owls and caracaras to their gloved hand and feed them. You can also watch SĂ©an the peregrine falcon catch a lure in a dive. This means that direct interaction with the birds and a specific flying demonstration are distinct aspects of the visit. The birds featured may change; if seeing SĂ©an is important to your plans, check the latest details before your visit.
From the falconry centre, the Gap of Dunloe, the Macgillycuddy Reeks and Carrauntoohil form the scenic backdrop. This also makes the location appealing to visitors who want to combine an encounter with birds of prey with views of the mountains.
Horse Riding and Seasonal Pony Camps
Pony Tales Stables in Faha offers horse-riding lessons for riders of all ages and abilities. This differs from a visit to the falconry centre: here, horse riding itself takes centre stage. Seasonal pony camps are also available. Check their dates if a camp is important to your travel period; take their seasonal availability into account when planning.
Bus Services for Planning
Local Link Kerry route 276 stops in Faha at the Listry GAA Club bus stop. Route R33 serves Faha on the Milltown–Faha–Listry–Beaufort–Fossa–Killarney route; R16 runs on Inch–Castlemaine–Milltown–Listry–Faha–Killarney. The stops and route sequences listed can help when checking your start and destination. Check the current timetable for your planned outbound and return journeys, as stops and service patterns may change.
County Kerry: Culture and History
As a wider destination, County Kerry offers further cultural and historical themes. The Blasket Centre in Dunquin is a heritage centre and museum. It tells the story of the Blasket Islands and the Irish-speaking community that lived there until the mid-20th century. The centre features renewed interactive exhibitions and a fully accessible viewing platform on the cliff.
Gallarus Oratory is a state-owned National Monument in the care of the Office of Public Works (OPW). Access via an OPW public path is free and direct; check access information before your visit for any changes. The Gallarus Oratory Visitor Centre offers an audiovisual presentation of the surrounding landscape. The monastery of St Fionán is located at the summit of Skellig Michael; many of the surviving beehive-shaped stone huts are still there.
Landscapes and Trails in County Kerry
Killarney National Park in County Kerry covers 10,000 hectares of lakes, mountains and forests. Killarney’s three main lakes lie in a broad valley within the park. The Iveragh Peninsula offers a different perspective on the region: it is the largest of Kerry’s Atlantic peninsulas, extending 60 kilometres from the mainland into the ocean and measuring 32 kilometres across. The Ring of Kerry is a scenic circular drive around the peninsula; check road conditions and seasonal traffic before setting out.
Self-guided walking trails to Ross Island start at Ross Castle, along with other trails into the park. This is a separate way to explore the landscape on foot, while the Ring of Kerry is a circular driving route. Which of these regional attractions you plan to visit depends on whether you are more interested in trails, scenery or cultural history.
Another Regional Experience
In County Kerry, Dingle Whiskey Distillery offers a tour about Irish whiskey and the history of the distillery, followed by a vodka and gin tasting. Tour itineraries may change; check the latest tour information in advance if you are planning a visit.
Discover more destinations: Mastergeehy, Ventry, Dromod, Tahilla, Ballyduff, Lispole, Anascaul, Milltown.
For the wider travel overview: County Kerry.
