YOUPOST 4, WS13, SUK1, Group5, Melissa

Welcome to Tralee

Tralee is the county town of Count Kerry in the southwest of Ireland and I was so impressed by the town when reading about it, that I have decided to make a holiday there.

The first and most important question is- How do you get to Tralee? 

Well, I would fly to Dublin Airport first and than take the train to Tralee. A flight from Graz to Dublin and back is about 263.51 Euros per flight if you fly with Lufthansa and I think that`s a real bargain. The train from Dublin to Tralee is about 39 euros and will take you 4 hours. 

Where to stay in Tralee? 

As we are students and need cheap accomodation, I`d suggest staying in a B&B. After looking through several B&Bs in the internet, I decided that The Sheridan Lodge B&B is the best, as it is just 250 Euros for one week and you`ll have a beautiful view of the Dingle Mountains when looking out of your windown. It also offers free wifi, a slap-up breakfast and it`s just 5 minutes from the B&B to the town of Tralee. 

What to do in Tralee?

If you are in Tralee in August you should definitely visit the Rose of Tale, which is an international festival celebrated among Irish communities all over the world. In this festival a young woman is chosen to be crowned the Rose. The winning Rose is the woman considered to be the best match. The winning woman has to be beautiful, in possesion of a good personality and be a role model. The fesitval is celebrated for the Irish heritage of modern young Irish women. 

Tralle has it all: mountains, woodland, lakes and rivers, so everyone will enjoy it. As I love being outside, I have decided to visit the Ballyseedy Wood, as it is just stunning and you can run, cycle or juast take a walk (and it is for free :)). After strolling you might also relax with a cup of tea in the Ballyseedy Home&Garden. Another place that is for sure worth a visit is The Town Park, especially in summer when the whole flowers are blooming. If you are interested in Irish culture visite Original Kerry. They promote a network of fine craft makers in County Kerry. The best thing about it is that you can participate in workshops making fine craft. Don`t miss it! 

Well, as I love pubs and partying I have also informed myself about the pubs in Tralee and found two you should not miss: Jess McCarthy`s and An Teach Beag. 

An Teach Beag has reasonable prices and live music 7 nights a week from 9.30 pm. Jess McCarthy`s isn´t that cheap, but has really nice owners and you feel relaxed immediately. 

After drinking comes eating :). But where to go? I can turely recommend going to Rays Loaded Lunches, as you`ll be served Irish and home-cooked food. The meals are really delicious and you`ll for sure leave it with a full belly. 

If you have the feeling that you have enough of Tralee, why not visit Killarney? It is one of the most famous tourist destinations in Ireland. Especially the Lake of Killarney is worth a visit. 

Well, I hope you like your holiday in Tralee. I hope the hotel and the flight are in our budget, how much you spend on the rest in Tralle is up to you. Enjoy it!