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Ring of Kerry Killarney
24 Reviews The Ring of Kerry is a scenic 175 km (110 mile) road that circles the Iveragh Peninsula, a very popular draw for tourists who visit Ireland. You can visit via a self driving tour if you are willing to...
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The Dolphin Fungi Dingle
10 Reviews Sure it's touristy -- but then, you ARE a tourist, aren't you? Come on, you know you want to. Climb aboard a EUR 12 boat tour, enjoy the harbor views and wait for Fungi. Don't worry, he's almost...
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General Information Tralee
2 Reviews I absolutely loved going to see the dolphin...it was such an amazing experience for me. To see Fungi in his natural habitat was something that I would love to experience again and again and i would...
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Skellig Island Great Skelligs
19 Reviews On the way back, we had a last look at Small Skellig with its birds (first photo) The second photo was taken when we passed the end of Small Skellig with Great Skellig in the background. The third...
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Killarney National Park Killarney
22 Reviews Killarney National Park was this outstanding and wild landscape. It is a little over 10,000 hectares that is southwest of town. Inside the park are a variety of beautiful lakes (Lower, Learning,...
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Dingle Peninsula Dingle
32 Reviews While I do not think it is as dangerous as some of the other reviews, you DO have to watch out for sheep in the road (right around that next corner!) so drive slowly and you should be fine. Got a pic...
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Siamsa Tíre Tralee
2 Reviews We bought tickets to the performance at the Siamsa T?re, the National Folk Theatre of Ireland, so we managed to see traditional dances after all. Before it started we had dinner and some rest. My...
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Beehive Great Skelligs
9 Reviews The crosses have obviously been processed by hammering slabs of rock to remove the parts that had to be removed. This was not really “carving” but something very rough, certainly with poor tools,...
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Torc Waterfall Killarney
10 Reviews We stopped at the Torc Waterfall on the way back from Ladies View on our way to jump into the anticlockwise tour of the Ring of Kerry. I hadn't seen the signs on the way over to Ladies View but I...
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Gallarus Oratory Dingle
12 Reviews Pretty cool church considering it's age and the precision with which it was built. No mortar, cement, etc- just stones stacked so precisely and perfectly that it is completely bone dry inside....
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Puffins Great Skelligs
4 Reviews Puffins do not live in an ordinary nest, but they have their small caves underneath the grass and you may see them, when-ever they return from their dives for food. They will walk a bit as well,...
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Ross Castle Killarney
9 Reviews Part of the Killarney National park, Ross castle is a recently renovated castle, dating back from the 1600's. Formerly an English garrison, it's on the shore of Lake Laune. Very narrow spiral...
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City Dingle
7 Reviews Because Dingle is the only major town on the entire peninsula, it serves as the main base for most tourists coming into the region. You will enjoy your visit more by visiting out of the summer season,...
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Birds Great Skelligs
2 Reviews Morus bassanus or Sula bassana is named in English “Northern Gannet”, in French “Fou de Bassan”, in Spanish “Alcatraz”, in German “Basstölpel”, in Dutch “Jan van Gent”’, in swedish “Havssula” and in...
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Muckross Abbey Killarney
8 Reviews Muckross Friary dates back to the 15th century and it is one of the best-preserved franciscan friaries in Ireland. In the year 1653 it was destroyed by Oliver Cromwell's troups. You may find Muckross...
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Connor pass Dingle
8 Reviews Connor Pass is a steep pass-road through the mountains north of Dingle town. This road is restricted to vehicles with less than 2,8 tons, but local people and some tourists go there anyway with cars...
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Connor Pass Killarney
2 Reviews Connor Pass is one of the scenic highlights on Dingl Island and makes a great place for an excursion from Killarney. Thia narrow mountain-road is going from Dingl town to the northern part of the...
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Slea Head Dingle
7 Reviews The Slea Head Drive on Dingle Peninsula in Co. Kerry is one of the best road trips you will take and never forget. It is just the right length and the diversity keeps you looking around each new...
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Dingle Killarney
3 Reviews The Dingle peninnsula The scenery along this coastel roadway is amazing, you would be well advised to get someone else to do the driving so you can enjoy it without risking your life in a car crash…...
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Beehive Huts Dingle
5 Reviews Simply amazing is the very early BeeHive Huts made of dry laid stone, on the Dingle Loop just before Slea Head. You have to pay the local farmer a fee to climb down and look at them, but it sure is...
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Meeting of the Waters Killarney
2 Reviews Now this is getting a bit far to really qualify under Killarney. Even so, it's quite possible to make a quick drive over from Killarnaye and see Ladies View where you have a splendid view over the...
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Blasket Islands Dingle
3 Reviews The Blasket Islands are a series of 7 rocky islands just offshore. The largest is shaped like a dead man laying in the water. During the summer, you can take a 2-3 hour boat trip around the islands to...
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Travel Killarney
1 Review Please look under transportation to find out about our fabulous jaunting car rides in Killarney. You will find them on the edge of Killarney town just waiting for you sometimes even in the wind and...
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Dunquin Dingle
3 Reviews If you follow the Slea Head leisure drive (R559) from Dingle you will come across Dunquin en route. Coumineole beach was used as the scene for the landing of the guns in Ryans Daughter. At the top of...
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Crag Cave Dingle
1 Review SUBTERRANEAN MAGIC FOR YOU......and you ....and me..... THIS CAVE is an all weather visitor attraction (which can come in handy....) located at the gateway to KERRY. Formed of limestone it is a...
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Just outside Killarney near the lakes sits Ross Castle. The castle stands intact and now houses a museum and exhibits concerning the history of the castle and life there during the past. The castle can be reached by car, bike, carriage, or boat. Be sure to book in early for tours of the keep especially during summer months as the crowds can be rather big.
There are a number of opportunities for sightseeing, history or just having fun at Muckross. First there is the Victorian era house and gardens which can be seen by guided tour. Be warned - although the tour is excellent it took us more than an hour to complete; a bit long for young kids. Nearby is a farm park which children can visit and pet animals, play and otherwise burn off energy. Horse and cart rides are also offered just outside the house by the lake. A large gift shop, totally packed with people the day we stopped, stands midway between the house and farm park. Finally there are the Muckross Abbey ruins, which seems to be overlooked by most groups rushing between the lake and the farm park.
This site is actually a collection of churches dedicated to St. Brendan the Navigator who supposedly visited the new world far before the days of Columbus. Ardfert is very small compared to most cathedrals and is composed of architectural styles from several different eras. There is a small but interesting exhibit in the entrance to the site including background information on St. Brendan. The are several preserved carvings in the church and a Norman-era entrance door which contrasts with some of the more contemporary elements of the structure. A castle once stood nearby the site but it has long since been burned to the ground and demolished during one of the many conflicts between Irish families in the region.
The Beehive Huts on the Ring of Dingle is a must see. They are on a farmer's land, and they will charge you a small fee, but they are fascinating to see. A must see.Dry laid stone huts that have survived the test of time... to imagine life in those huts and total commitment to God living in pure humilty is hard to comprehend.
In many places in Ireland, you can see "beehive huts." These huts were constructed of stones, with no mortar, yet remain waterproof today, more than a millenium after their construction. Though many are in ruins now, the hut at Gallarus is in pristine condition.Gallarus Oratory overlooks Smerwick Harbour on the Dingle Pensinsula and is set in the midst of rolling farmland. The setting alone will take your breath away. Going inside the small building, witnessing its timeless construction and knowing its history will also awe any visitor.An added point of interest is the standing Ogham stone near the Oratory. These stone slabs were inscribed in Ogham, the ancient Irish method of writing, and were often grave markers. The one at Gallarus is amazing.Prior to visiting the Oratory itself, there is a short video on the history of the area. This video is well worth the few minutes it takes to...
Derrynane House is an interesting place to visit. Derrynane House was the home of Daniel O'Connell who was a lawyer and politician (born August 6th 1775). O'Connell was instrumental in the movement to win political rights for Irish Roman Catholics (forming the Catholic Association in 1823). For his acts that helped Catholics around Ireland he is known as 'The Liberator'.Entry costs €2.75 and you get an information sheet on all the rooms of the house (available in English, Irish, French, German, Italian, Spanish and Dutch) - many contain impressive gifts from statesmen and religous leaders (as 'thank yous' for his work). Guided tours are available on request. There is also an audio visual presentation that goes for about 25mins.Plus if you're feeling hungry there is a nice little cafe at the house.Be sure also to take the short walk down to the beach, it is a nice beach and the...
FUN, ECO-NATURE & SEAL WATCHING CRUISES from KENMARE CO KERRY, IRELAND.Here you will: DISCOVER PARADISE.....1. MUMS & PUPS (seals)2. SUNSET CRUISES3. SEE CASTLES4. HAVE FUN ON THE BOWSPRIT5. BBQ & MUSIC ON BOARD6. SEE CAITLEAN, THE RED HEADED SEAL7. SEE FELIX, a special seal...8. ENJOY THE WONDERFUL SCENERY.....tHIS IS A FRIENDLY, FAMILY-RUN RIVER CRUISE on a comfortable, stable and fully equipped passenger vessel.The captain is a friendly, humerous person and guide on this informative tour and you will be cruising around the many islands in the bay's sheltered waters between THE BEARA and IVERAGH mountain peninsulas.See spectacular mountains, forests, islands and castles, tropical plants nurtured by the GULF STREAM......prolific birdlife off the productive sea-water and.....enjoy the over 300 seals who have their home in that PARADISE that KENMORE RIVER is....EXPLORE THE FULL MAJESTY of...
The Gap of Dunloe near the Killarney National Park is a wild and beautiful spot, which is definitely worth a day trip. The scenery is amazing, with the peaks of the Macgillycuddy Reeks rising up on either side, and scenic streams, lakes and bridges along the way.The Gap itself is around 10km long, and you can walk it, hire one of the pony traps that are waiting at the start of the Gap, or hire a horse and ride through it. A pony ride through the Gap will cost 30 Euro.Or you could do this tour as cycle round-trip, as some tour operators offer "Bike on Boat" trips, where they will take you and your bike across the lakes.The pony traps (or so-called "jaunting cars") cost 80 Euros for a cart and driver, and they can be shared by up to four people. However, at some of the steeper parts of the road you will probably be asked to get off and walk for a bit as it would be too hard for the horse...
The Ring of Beara is not as busy as the Ring of Kerry, but just as stunning, and I highly recommend to spend at least a day there. The roads are much more narrow and windy than on the Ring of Kerry, which is the reason that no tour buses are allowed here. Some of the highlights of this tour are- the Healy Pass over the Caha Mountains- the little colourful village of Allihies with its beautiful beach, nestling at the foot of the mountains- the Ardgroom stone circleIf you have more than just one day to spend here, you could take the cable car over to Dursey Island (which looks like an adventurous couple of minutes) and explore the island, and I would also recommend driving to Gleninchaquin Park in the heart of the Caha mountains for some hillwalking around the beautiful waterfall there (see separate "Off the beaten path" tip).
Apparently a Gap in Ireland is what we would call a Pass. The Gap of Dunloe (Irish: Bearna an Choimín) is a very famous one - it is a narrow pass between Macgillycuddy's Reeks and the Purple Mountains near Killarney, Ireland - a distance of approximately 7 miles. The road is narrow and difficult for motorized traffic, so we didn't do it in the bus. We just looked at it from the shopping stop. The most popular form of transport for tourists is the horse-drawn Trap but sometimes people hike it or ride bikes.
Europe Hotel Killarney
4 Reviews and 222 Opinions We spent our 25th wedding anniversary here and were satisfied beyond description. Our room...
Dingle Skellig Hotel Dingle
1 Review and 251 Opinions The Skellig is a lovely hotel. the staff are all nice and most of them are locals. Their is usually...
Ballygarry House Tralee
1 Review and 168 Opinions We stayed here in mid Sept 2004 and highly recommend this hotel. The owner and staff are very...
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