Waterville(An Coirean) The Little Whirlpool is the premier coastal golfing and tourism centre on the Ring Of Kerry. It continues to attract many famous celebrities and throughout the years these have included Charlie Chaplin and his family and more recently Tiger Woods, Michael Douglas Katherine Zeta Jones. Waterville nestles between Lough Currane and Balinskelligs Bay - you will find mountains and lakeland with the added advantage of the sea on your doorstep. Add a sophisticated but uncommercialised tourist product managed by a friendly people with a wealth of experience in catering for visitors from around the world and you have the perfect holiday retreat and base for playing some of Ireland's great golf courses. Walking Guided walks 3-6 hours long around the local area can be arranged at the hotel. The Skelligs Surf School provides surfing lessons at Ballinskelligs beach for beginners through to advance level. Click here to view their website. Eagle Rock Equestrian Centre is located in Caherdaniel village just 7 miles from Waterville, the centre caters for those with basic riding experience, there are beach and mountain treks in breathtaking surroundings. Treks consist of one or two hour trails through woodlands, beach and mountains. The Skelligs Rock Boat Trip. The Skellig rocks, an early start is necessary to take a trip to the Famous Skellig Rocks. Which are located 12kms off the coast of Kerry, Ireland, are of such an importance that they have been made a World Heritage Site a trip to Kerry is not complete without a visit. Magnificent views of the bay can be had from the boat trip out to the rocks. Make your way up the great Skellig where the monastic settlement is located. The small Skellig is easily viewed from here with all its puffins, razorbills among others for bird watchers, it is renowned as an important breeding site for many threatened species of sea birds, while botanists can marvel at the abundant local flora, much of which is to be found nowhere else in Ireland. Boats leave from Portmagee harbour everyday at 10.30am and return at 3.30pm, the trip costs 40-euro person and can be organised here at the hotel. We also provide a lunch packed lunch for the day but this trip is subject to weather conditions. Caherdaniel Situated 7km from Waterville you can visit Derrynane House - home to the late Daniel O Connell The Liberator.The house is restored to its former glory with the addition of a museum and period furnishings. Today some 120 hectares of the lands of Derrynane, together with Derrynane House, make up Derrynane National Historic Park. Plantations and garden walks were laid out in the 18th and 19th centuries, principally north and west of the house.. Skelligs Ring Tour Firstly Drive to Ballinskelligs stop at Cill Rialaig Arts Center, stroll through the Gallery and Gift Shop. The center displays paintings and sculptures from visiting artists from all over the world. Then drive through the Glen stopping and sample the irresistible hand-made brandy and champagne truffles at the Skellig chocolate factory, carry on and admire the views of the spectacular Skellig Rock at. Stop in Portmagee a small fishing village over looking the harbour. Carry on across the bridge to Valentia Island - Valentia Slate Quarry and Lighthouse; you can drive down to the lighthouse, though the atmosphere is best sampled on foot. The Lighthouse itself was once a Cromwellian fort, guarding the harbour with its colleague across the mouth of the harbour on Beginnis Island. There is a great view of the Atlantic from here. You can drive all the way to the Grotto and Slate Quarry, but it's much more enjoyable to leave the car at the cross road to the lighthouse, the island is also well know for its tropical gardens at Glanleam House. Finish off your trip to Valentia Island with a drink in the Royal Hotel which over looks Valentia harbour, Valentia is Europes most westerly harbour and the first telegraph cable was laid across the Atlantic from the United States to the Island in 1858. Finally take the car ferry across to Renard Point and return to the hotel for a relaxing afternoon tea in our Chaplin lounge. Finally take the car ferry across to Renard Point and return to the hotel for a relaxing afternoon tea in our Chaplin lounge. Watersports There is a blue flag beach in Derrynane (6km from Waterville) where you can do a variety of water sports such as canoeing, windsurfing, and water skiing. Tech Amergin Community Arts Education Centre our local community arts centre organise a comprehensive range of arts events held through out the year for further information

To Sleep Choose from a range individually decorated rooms with your comfort in mind from intimate exclusive seaview rooms to 12 recently built luxury Junior suites. All rooms are impeccably furnished to be your comfortable home from home, and the stunning views from your window will provide an ever-changing vista of ocean, land and sky bathed in subtly-shifting light. There is a choice of rooms to suit your needs at the Butler Arms Hotel: - Garden Standard Rooms - Seaviews Standard Rooms - Superior Room features include; queen size bed /twin bed, ensuite - shower bath, heated bathroom floors, hair dryer, separate seating area, direct dial phone, TV, sound-proof windows. - Family Rooms: large room with queen size bed single bed, camp bed option. - Deluxe Junior Suites Seaview Deluxe Junior Suites Junior Suite features include;king size bed, ensuite, de-mister bathroom mirrors, heated bathroom floors, twin sinks, large bath, large separate shower, robes, seating area with couch, Gas fire, sound-proof windows.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES. Butler Arms Hotel Small Golf Hotel of The Year 2007 Welcome to Butler Arms Hotel one of Ireland's best known family-run hotels, treasured by its many guests over the years by its air of luxury combined with a welcoming and homely atmosphere. Situated midway around the Ring Of Kerry, Waterville (An Coirean) The Little Whirlpool is the premier coastal tourist centre of South West Kerry and has welcomed many celebrities over the years such as Walt Disney, Charlie Chaplin and family, Bob Hope, Michael Douglas and Katherine Zeta Jones as well as sporting legends Tiger Woods, the late Payne Stewart and Dan Marino, all attracted by its beauty and various amenities. Many professional golfers have played at Waterville Golf Links 18 hole championship golf course; these include Dan Marino, Tiger Woods, and the late Payne Stewart who was honorary captain in 1999. Waterville Golf Links is a 7,309-yard par 72 course. The Butler Arms is an ideal location to visit and play other South West Irelands golf courses. These include Skellig Bay, Dooks, Ring of Kerry, Killarney, Tralee, Dingle and The Old Head in Kinsale. Other activities encompass fishing in Lough Currane and adjoining mountain lakes and rivers; these are a mecca for anglers and are renowned worldwide for salmon and seatrout fishing. Deep sea fishing is also very good and day trips are available. For those looking for exercise in other ways there is horse riding, pony trekking, walking, climbing, cycling, water sports and for the less active some of Ireland's most beautiful beaches to relax on. Butler Arms Hotel, Waterville Co Kerry, Ireland Tel: +353 66 9474144 Fax: +353 66 9474520 Email: reservations@butlerarms.com

To Dine The Fishermen's Restaurant awarded 1 Red Rosettes by the AA for excellent cuisine offers a varied menus specialising in a variety of fresh seafood and locally sourced meat complemented by an excellent wine list We cater for vegetarians and, if you have special dietary needs, please let us know. A former guest from the start of the century recalled the daily evening seven course menu as consisting of: Hors doevre, Soup, Fish course, Joint (main meat course), Desert, Cheese Board and Tea/coffee all of this was followed bu copious wine and whiskey, as beers and stouts were not popular in such settings at the time. Styles and tastes may change but whatever your choice you are still likely to find it in the Butler Arms Hotel. CLICK HERE FOR OUR DINNER MENU. The Fishermen's Bar offers a superb bar menu in a relaxed surroundings, here is a place where guests can become friends and they can choose to meet local people in this public bar. CLICK HERE FOR OUR BAR MENU

For Information on the Waterville fishing pages and their daily fishing report. GOLFERS PARADISE The Southwest coast of Ireland is a mecca for golfers worldwide, with such famous courses as Ballybunion, Tralee, Old Head Kinsale and Killarney within reach. Waterville's own Championship Links, just 1 mile from the hotel and regarded by many as the jewel in the crown, has recently hosted many of the world's top ranking golfers, such as Tiger Woods, David Duval, Mark O'Meara and the late Payne Stewart. Today a life sized bronze statue pays tribute to his special relationship with Waterville. WATERVILLE GOLF LINKS Waterville is rated among the top 5 courses in Ireland and the top 20 links courses in the world. The course has embarked on a new chapter of its fabled history when noted international golf architect Tom Fazio was commissioned to update the memorable Eddie Hackett masterpiece. Fazio has assisted many of the worlds leading clubs including Winged Foot, Pine Valley and Augusta National. Everything about Waterville is truly spectacular, said Fazio. The setting is one of the best I have seen for golf. Waterville 18 Hole Championship Golf Links is located approx. 11/2 km from the hotel (165 euro less 10% discount on green fees for hotel guests). SKELLIG BAY GOLF COURSE Skellig Bay is a stunning Ron Kirby designed championship golf course. The course is Ron's only total design project here in Ireland - though he has Dromoland Castle, Greystones and Stackstown as other design credits for course upgrades and improvements. Over 7,400 yards in length, the course has 5 tees on every hole. Skellig Bay Golf Course is located approx. 1 km from the hotel. Special hotel green fees for 60-euro person. The combination of these two courses make them a must play and The Butler Arms Hotel is the ideal base from which to do so. DISTANCE TO SURROUNDING CLUBS Killarney 79km Tralee 85km Ballybunion 101km Old Head 179km Dooks 52km Ring of Kerry 60km. FISHING Fishing Season: 17th January 30th September Waterville's Lough Currane is renowned worldwide for the quality of its Salmon and Sea trout fishing. Lough Currane - a few feet away from sea level with a beautiful backdrop of mountains and spruce forests. Big spring salmon and vast numbers of seatrout have to run only 500 yard length of the river to reach the lough. Fly fishing is the norm and some trolling for early season sport are carried out on the lough. Ghillies will hold the boat close to underwater rocks, islands and headlands, while anglers fly fish. SALMON FISHING The main Spring salmon run is from January to May. Average weight 10lbs. A 12ft to 15ft. double handed fly rod is recommended. Popular patterns are Hairy Mary, Thunder and lightening, Munro Killer, Black Doctor, Blue Charm, in sizes 6,8 and 10. The main grilse run from May to September. Average weight is 5lbs, and lighter tackle than that used for the Spring is recommended. SEA - TROUT FISHING The sea trout fishing begins in Mid-May. Average weight 2-2 ½ lbs. From July onwards Finnock(known locally as juniors)can also be caught. Average weight 1-1 ½ lbs. A single handed 10ft-11ft rod is recommended and popular patterns are Bibio, Black Pennell, Claret Bumble, Connemara Black, Fiery Brown and Watsons Fancy in sizes 8,10,12, and 14. THE INNY RIVER River in the Waterville catchment area are generally spate ribers so fishing is best arranged during the holiday and according to conditions at the time. The catchment is a long narrow mountain valley of some 47 square miles, the fishing which can be excellent is usually confined to about 8 hours following a spate. Deep-sea angling also available. Boats are available for hire, as well as ghillies with their own boats. Ghillies may be hired on a daily basis, all are experienced and in addition to being able to create an interesting days fishing, they provide boats and engines, as well as tackle if required. Guests of Butler Arms Hotel may book ghillies at hotel reception desk, but prior notice is advisable. Picnic baskets and drying room facilaties available For Information on the Waterville fishing pages and their daily fishing report

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