Browse Hotels
- Republic of Ireland
- Kerry
- Killarney
- Dingle
- Glenbeigh
- Kenmare
- Castlegregory
- Ballyheigue
- Waterville
- Cahersiveen
- More Towns in Kerry
About Tralee
Tralee (Irish: Trá Lí) is the county town of County Kerry, in the southwest corner of Ireland. The name Tralee comes from the Irish Trá Lí, or Trá Laoi, which means "strand of the Lee" (river), although some believe it comes from the Irish Trá Liath meaning "grey strand". The town is situated on the northern side of the neck of the Dingle Peninsula.Tralee is the largest town in Kerry,with a steadily growing population. The town's population stood at 22,190 at the 2006 census. The Norman town was founded in the 13th century by Anglo-Normans and was a stronghold of the Earls of Desmond. A medieval castle and Dominican order Friary were located in the town. The mediaeval town was burnt in 1580 in retribution for the Desmond Rebellions against Elizabeth I. Tralee was granted to Edward Denny by Elizabeth I in 1587 and recognised by royal charter in 1613.
Local Attractions in Tralee