Zansue

If you're heading for the Gap - a beautiful place! -then I recommend you stay in/near Killarney, as it is much closer than Kenmare.

http://www.killarney.ie

Apologies, can't recommend anywhere in Killarney, as I've never stayed there . . . but I am sure you will find good suggestions here in the TA listings for Killarney.

:-)

I actually had the same question except I am staying for 2 nights.

For the one night stay I would suggest someplace on the Fossa or Beaufort side of town. For the 2 night stay I would again suggest Killarney as your base and perhaps since you will have a full day you could do the Gap of Dunloe Tour by bus, buggy and boat. http://www.derostours.com/gapofdunloe.html

Thanks, would you know any b&b's in these areas please.

Based on TA ratings and their location you might wish to check into:

Woodlands Bed & Breakfast TA#5 located just outside of town on the Gap of Dunloe side.

Windway House TA#11 located on a quiet street on edge of town but on the Gap side.

19th Green Killarney TA#12 located on main road between town and Gap beside 3 golf courses.

Laune Lodge TA#21 outside Killarney town by the village of Beaufort close to the Gap of Dunloe.

Rossarney Town House TA#28 located just outside town on an access road leading to the main road from town to the Gap.