The Walking Tour of Tralee Town offers visitors an insight into the history, life and culture of the County Kerry town, from its foundation in 1216 by the Anglo Normans to the Desmond Rebellion and up to the present day.
Enjoy the Walking Tour of Tralee Town and discover how Mary O'Connor, a young girl from Brogue Lane became the original Rose of Tralee in the 1830's. Learn how a demand of Lady Denny in the 17th century affected the town in the 20th century and how the Irish street names are a key to activities of the past. Hear about the influence the German Palatines had on Tralee Town and the Dingle Peninsula when they arrived in the late 18th century.
Visit the Rose Garden and see the oldest building in town. Pop into St John's Church, which was built after the famine and see the Window of Reconciliation by Tom Denny, a direct descendant of Lord Danny who was given 6,000 acres around Tralee after the Desmond Rebellion in 1585.
