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Ring of Kerry: Skellig Michael
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  • Skellig Michael is one of the most beautiful Islands off the Irish Coast - It was inhabited by monks in former times and you may still see the remains of several "Beehive-huts" there - small houses built of stones only (without cement).
    You may go to Skellig Michael only by one-day-cruises - mostly from Waterville or other small villages in the Ring of Kerry. Make reservations for that tour, it is not done every day and also weather permitting. The boatride takes about 1-2 hours and you will first pass by the bird-island "Little Skellig". From the landing-place at Skellig Michael you have to climb up hundreds of steps untill you get to the former houses of the monks.
    Be prepared that there is NO restaurant, No kiosk and also no toilets at this remote island.
    My 2nd and the last picture was taken ON the island Skellig Michael and shows Little Skellig, a bird-rock in front and the mainland of Ireland in the background

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  • Directions: You may get to Skellig Michael only by small boats from Waterville and a few other places - ask at your B&B, camp-site etc.
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    Ring of Kerry: Sneem
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  • Sneem is a small village in the Ring of Kerry that became quite popular recently among young travellers.
    I still remember the times, when Sneem was just a sleepy village, but recently they got a small museum about the local customs in that area, lots of souvenir-shops, hostels & a campingsite, many B&Bs etc...
    ...and also the average prices went up a bit, BUT still it is a good place for a stop-over !!

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  • Directions: Pick up bus tours in downtown Killarney. Sneem is one of the bigger villages along the "Ring of Kerry" ( road N70 ) and it is about 20 km west of Kenmare and 20km east of Waterville
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    Ring of Kerry: World Famous Ring of Kerry
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  • Whether you go by tour bus or drive round yourself, the scenery will not dissapoint you from ancient mountain peaks to sparkling lakes & hills dotted with sheep not to mention the famous 40 shades of green

    The tour bus can be great fun the driver's banter was hilarious!!

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  • Directions: Pick up bus tours in downtown Killarney
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    Ring of Kerry: Ring of Kerry Tour
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  • Ladie's View...looks like the Paramount logo? - Killarney
    Ladie's View...looks like the
    Paramount logo?
    by mrdarius
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    In my opinion the best way to see the most of this beautiful area of Ireland in the shortest amount of time is via a Ring of Kerry tour. The tours cost around 20 euro and last approximately 5 hours. Make sure it includes stops at or affords views of Magillicuddy's Reeks, Killorglin, Sneem, Gap of Dunloe, and Ladie's View. Ladie's View was my favorite part.

    If possible, try to meet with the driver before your tour as well. That's the greatest asset you will have on such a tour. A lousy guide will make for a lousy trip.

    If I ever did this tour again, I would rent a car and just drive to the places that were more interesting on my own. Some of the roads are pretty narrow and covered with sheep though.

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  • Directions: Pick up bus tours in downtown Killarney
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    Ring of Kerry: The world famous lakes of Killarney
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  • Bricin bridge the middle & lower lakes - Killarney
    Bricin bridge the middle &
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    Take a walk or rent a bike to travel around Muckross & Dinis. You'll go over bricin bridge where the lower and middle lake join up and on to the meeting of the waters where the upper lake meets the middle lake at Dinis cottage. You can see bricin bridge, the middle and lower lakes in this photo. If you are feeling adventurous you can take a boat trip from Ross castle up through the 3 lakes to brandon cottage, a really stunning day out!

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  • Directions: 4km out of Killarney on the road to Kenmare (via Molls Gap).
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    Ring of Kerry: The Ring Of Kerry
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  • This tour around the Iveragh peninsula is a must-see indeed. The scenery is second to none in Ireland but like I said before, you'll almost be driving bumper-to-bumper in summer. Visit outside this hectic time and things will be much quieter and therefore much more enjoyable.

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  • Directions: From Killarney town, you can either drive clockwise or counterclockwise. It'll take you a full day to explore the Ring so you might want to break it up in Waterville or so.
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    Ring of Kerry: Beautiful Drive
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  • The Ring of Kerry was, for us, a highlight of our holiday. The trip was a day long journey through a variety of landscapes all of which take your breath away. I've heard it said that Dingle is a better drive, but I'm sticking with my Ring of Kerry tip as one of the best things to do while staying in Killarney. We were there in the wintertime so the crowds were very low and the experience quite pleasent.

    The 179 km road around the Iveragh Peninsula is one of the best things you can do while on your visit. The stretch of coastline between Waterville and Caherdaniel in the southwest of the peninsula is a wonderful landscape, and the Ballaghbeama Gap shows you some spectacular views and remarkably little traffic.

    Tour buses approach the Ring in an anti-clockwise direction - so you have a choice - drive behind them or travel in the opposite direction and meet them on those nasty blind corners. We suggest you do the same as the buses - as you'll end your trip at the National Park - and it was just a perfect conclusion to a great drive.

    The roads are rough and a bit dodgy at times so watch yourself.

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  • Directions: Pick up bus tours in downtown Killarney or head out from town center.
  • Website: http://www.ringofkerrytourism.com/
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    Ring of Kerry: Kerry Bog Village
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  • A typical Traditional Folk Village.

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  • Directions: Pick up bus tours in downtown Killarney
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    Ring of Kerry: Ring of Kerry
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  • Beginning the Ring drive - Killarney
    Beginning the Ring drive
    by arkryger
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    The weather was perfect after some rain the day before, so we very much enjoyed this drive-sometimes hairy, around the one way road-playing with the sheep, many lakes, bogs, blooming trees. First time seeing painted pink and blue lambs-to identify them. We got dropped off downtown to shop awhile before dinner back at the hotel. A very nice long walk back to the Ryan Hotel- but finding gifts for everyone.

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  • Directions: Pick up bus tours in downtown Killarney
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    Ring of Kerry: Ring of Kerry/Ballaghisheen Pass/Glencar
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  • Climb up away from the main road of the Ring and get some really fantastic views high in the hills. The cows will come right up to your car window and say hello.

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