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1. Scenic Drives |
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The Ring of KerryCo. KerryThe Ring of Kerry is usually done in an anti-clockwise direction, along the banks of the River Laune to Killorglin, via Glenbeigh, Kells, Caherciveen and the southern shores of Dingle Bay. The tour continues to Waterville and along the coast via Coomakista Pass and Derrynane and on to Sneem. From Sneem we travel up the mountain road to Moll's Gap, then via Ladies' view and back to Killarney. In addition to stopping at all points of interest en route we also stop for an hour at lunchtime. In the afternoon a stop will be made for tea/coffee/refreshments. You will find our guides knowledgeable, friendly and always willing to share a joke with you. It's an experience we hope you will treasure for many years to come. | |
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2. National Parks |
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Killarney National ParkCo. KerryKillarney National Park is a home of Ireland's only remaining wild herd of native Red Deer . In addition to this, the largest area of old-growth Oakwoods left in the country can be found on some of the lower mountain slopes within the park. The National Park also boast some rare habitats, notably a large stand of pure Yew woodl which is thought to be one of only three pure Yew woods in Europe. | |
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3. Tourist Attractions |
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Crag CaveCo. KerryCrag Cave is formed of limestone. It is a colourful wonderland of stalagmites and stalactites. Discovered in 1983, it's an exciting showcave with 4km of surveyed caves of which 350 metres is open to the public. Over a million years old, it is abundantly decorated with calcite forms which are superbly lit. The Cave Centre offers a Restaurant with home cooking, large Souvenir Shop, Toilets for the Disabled, Free Car and Coach Park. | |
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4. Sightseeing Tours |
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Bike on Boat7 High Street, Co. KerryBIKE ON BOAT Journey can also be made by bike. Boat departs from Ross Castle daily at 11.00 am. or Lord Brandons Cottage at 2.15 pm. Tickets available from your hostel or from us on morning of tour. | |
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5. Wildlife Sanctuaries |
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Dingle Ocean World Mara BeoThe Wood, Co. KerryThis new experience is a spectacular collection of native marine creatures displayed in their natural environment. Experience the eerie silence and the strange light of the sea bed. Feel submerged into a deep down world. The sea is all round you here... The only experience of its kind in Ireland. Reflect on St. Brendan the navigator as he sets sail from Brandon Creek, on his voyages of discovery. Come close and feel the fish life in our touch tank... | |
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6. Open Farms |
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Beal Lodge Dairy FarmCo. KerryThe farm offers demonstrations of cheese making as well as an opportunity to taste farmhouse cheese and butter. There are farm animals and a children's play area. | |
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7. Islands |
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Blasket IslandsDun Chaoin, Co. Kerry | |
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8. Harbours |
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Dingle HarbourCo. Kerry | |
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9. Parks |
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10. Wildlife Parks |
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Fenit Sea worldThe Pier, Co. KerryThe Seaworld at Fenit offers a unique opportunity to closely abserve incredibly varied creatures, while you wander through an amazing submarine labyrinth. Explore the haunted timbers of an actual shipwreck, and experience the wonderfully soothing half-light of the ocean floor as you rub scales with the most exotic of God's creatures. The wreck section shows much of the sea life that would be found living around the many wrecks found off our coast. Sea life such as the Spiny Spider Crab (Europe's largest crab), Conger eels, shoals of cod and pouting and the odd shark. Other features of the Sea World include a 'Harbour Wall' tank, a 'Sandy Sea Bed', pool with walkover bridge, an Estuary pool, a reef tank with a school of pollack, rock pools, a wave tank, and many more. | |
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11. Caves |
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Crag CaveCo. KerryCrag Cave is formed of limestone. It is a colourful wonderland of stalagmites and stalactites. Discovered in 1983, it's an exciting showcave with 4km of surveyed caves of which 350 metres is open to the public. Over a million years old, it is abundantly decorated with calcite forms which are superbly lit. The Cave Centre offers a Restaurant with home cooking, large Souvenir Shop, Toilets for the Disabled, Free Car and Coach Park. | |
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12. Water Falls |
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Torc WaterfallCo. Kerry | |
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13. Woods and Forests |
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Ballydavid (Baile Dhaith)Co. KerryPicnic site, forest walks | |
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14. Walks |
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Blue Pool WoodCo. KerryThis trail is situated to the rear of the Muckross Park Hotel and has woodland paths which encircle a small lake whose sea-green colour is caused by copper deposits. Ideal for families. | |
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15. Gardens |
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Muckross House & GardensDawson , Co. KerryMuckross house built in 1843 is a magnificent Victorian mansion and one of Ireland's leading stately homes. It is set amidst the spectacular scenery of Killarney National Park. The fine, elegantly furnished rooms portray the lifestyles of the landed gentry, while below stairs are revealed the working conditions of the servants. Today skilled craft workers at Muckross House use traditional methods to produce high quality items of weaving, bookbinding and pottery. The gardens at Muckross are famed worldwide for their beauty. In particular they are noted for their fine collection of rhododendrons and azaleas, extensive water garden, and an outstanding rock garden hewn out of natural limestone. In the grounds of Muckross is an exciting outdoor representation of the lifestyle and farming traditions of a rural community of the 1930's. Three separate working farms, complete with animals, poultry and traditional farm machinery vividly recreate the past. Muckross Traditional Farms take the visitor down memory's lane to a time before the advent of electricity spelt the decline of traditional farming methods. This is not a museum, but a real life community of artisans carrying out their daily tasks all year round, just as their forebears did. This carefully structured domestic cycle goes on in the heart of the surrounding National Park, which is the oldest in Ireland and is immediately accessible for visitors to Muskross House itself. | |
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16. Bird Watching |
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Birdwatchers' DelightCo. KerryVirtually all the major bird habitats are found in Kerry. It is also an excellent area for spotting migrants in spring and autumn. Visit the Killarney area for woodland birds - jays, blackcaps, garden warblers, long-eared owls and woodcock all breed here, while the lakes hold great-crested grebes, red-breasted mergansers and the occasional osprey. Cough, peregrine, kestrel, and ring ouzel all breed in the Gap of Dunloe. Seabird enthusiasts should visit the two skelligs; little skellig for its gannets (22,000 pairs), and Skellig Michael for its kittiwakes, puffins and other auks. During autumn, check out Akeragh Lough, south of Ballyheigue, for rare vagrants such as pectoral sandpipers, grey phalarope and franklinis gull. Blennerville is another hotspot, whith huge flocks of lapwings and other waders; recent rarities include greater yellowlegs and avocet. A greater flamingo over wintered at Lough Gill in early 1996. Lastly, check out the headlands during migation times; Dunquin and Valentia Island have turned up exciting rarities - red-eyed vireos, bee-eaters, and yellow browed warblers to name but a few. Good birding… | |
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