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Discover the Gap of Dunloe
Gap of Dunloe, County Kerry
Follow the riverside path as it snakes through the mountain pass formed by glaciers between MacGillycuddy Reeks and Purple Mountain. This extraordinary part of the island of Ireland is known as the Gap of Dunloe.
The Gap of Dunloe, County Kerry
The mountain pass begins at 150-year-old family-run restaurant and craft shop, Kate Kearney’s Cottage. Once you’re fuelled up and are ready to explore, the incredible scenery awaits. Silver rock stands tall on either side of the pass. Sheep roam free, grazing along the roadside, and the waters of the five lakes in this area (Coosaun Lough, Black Lake, Cushnavally Lake, Auger Lake and Black Lough) glisten. A popular attraction is the stone Wishing Bridge between Coosaun Lough and Black Lake. The locals say that wishes made here really do come true.
The Lakes of Killarney, County Kerry
The Ring of Kerry
The Gap of Dunloe is found in a scenic area on Ireland's southwest coast known as the Ring of Kerry.
There are a few ways to experience the Gap of Dunloe. Cars and tour buses can squeeze along the narrow road but it’s best to take your time here to appreciate this spectacular landscape. Hikers can explore the full 11km following the narrow mountain pass, and the route is also popular with cyclists who are up for a challenge. For something truly unique, hire a horsedrawn wagon – known as a jaunting car – and allow a guide to let you in on stories about the area while taking you to the Upper Lake. Here, the adventure continues as you hop aboard a boat to Ross Castle in Killarney.
The narrow road through the Gap of Dunloe, County Kerry
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Kerry County Museum
Visit the informative Kerry County Museum in Tralee, County Kerry, and travel back in time to learn about the Kingdom County's archaeology and history.
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Killarney Lake Tours
Cruise Killarney's magnificent lakes with Killarney Lake Tours, on board the M.V. Pride of the Lakes, embarking from the 15th century Ross Castle, 2km outside of Killarney town, County Kerry.
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Kerry Writers' Museum
Visit the Kerry Writers' Museum in Listowel, County Kerry. This fascinating museum portrays the lives of North Kerry’s famous writers including John B. Keane, Bryan MacMahon and Maurice Walsh with an informative audio visual experience.
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Muckross Lake Loop and Torc Waterfall
Killarney National Park was established in 1932 to protect one of Ireland’s most precious natural habitats. Beneath the wild, rugged summits of the country’s highest mountains, it encloses a beautiful sylvan landscape of ancient woodland, spectacular waterfalls and quiet lakes.
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Muckross House, Gardens & Traditional Farms
Muckross House, once visited by Queen Victoria, is situated on the shores of Muckross Lake within the stunning surroundings of Killarney National Park. The house and grounds are located 3.6km from Killarney Town in County Kerry.
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Killarney National Park
Make your way to the internationally renowned Killarney National Park, in County Kerry. Come here for the scenic beauty with 10,000 hectares of stunning lakes, mountains and woods.
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Falconry Kerry
Falconry Kerry provides you with the opportunity to be entertained and educated about birds of prey. It's an idyllic escape from a buzzing town, less than 5km from Killarney town centre.
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Skellig Michael Voyage
Enjoy a visit to the UNESCO World Heritage Site at Skellig Michael (Great Skellig Rock) with Skellig Michael Voyage from Portmagee Marina, in County Kerry. Great Skellig Rock was home to the monks of St Fionan. Climb over 600 steps, see colourful puffins, an island lighthouse and monastery perched high on a jagged 217m rock in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean.
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Blennerville Windmill
Blennerville Windmill Visitor Centre is located on the shores of Tralee Bay and is a dominant landmark where the town of Tralee meets the Dingle Peninsula. It is also linked from Tralee town by a canal walk which extends to Tralee Bay, offering beautiful views of the Sliabh Mish Mountains and the bay itself.
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