Night 12 – Kenmare

Spent time in our room relaxing this afternoon then went out on a walk into town where we stumbled upon a pub with some excellent live and upbeat music.  After our beers, we walked back down the street where it was a most stunning twilight outside.  Got some Chinese take…

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Day 11 – Forts and Castles

This morning we left Kilorglin to make the grand circle tour of the Ring of Kerry.  The ring is littered with ruins from centuries old stone monuments and gives stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean.  Of course the weather was rainier than it has been for us, so we couldn’t…

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Day 10 – Killarney National Park & Muckross House

This morning we got a later start at 10 am and drove the short distance to Kilarney National Park. We parked at the famous Muckross house, currently undergoing some rebuilding. We took the path along the river up to Torc falls. A small waterfall but lovely none the less. As…

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Day 9 Part 2 – The Dingle Peninsula

This afternoon once we were settled in the new B&B, Jenn and I went around the Dingle Peninsula.  It says it should take 4 hours and we did it in about 3, with some longer stops for my necessary Ogham stone photo.  We began with some stops at really old…

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Day 8 – Castles, Cliffs, and a Sunset

Yesterday had a relaxing start with a later breakfast before our short trip to Ashford Castle.  The grounds were beautiful and we enjoyed a nice stroll into some hidden garden spaces.  After the castle, we drove to Galway for lunch and dessert before heading to the B&B. Because we arrived…

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