Valentia Island crowned by Geokaun Mountain, Valentia Island (Oileán Dairbhre) is an altogether homier isle than the brooding Skelligs to the southwest. Like the Skellig Ring it leads to, Valentia is an essential, coach-free detour from the Ring of Kerry, with some lonely ruins worth exploring. Prior to the laying […]
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Whale Watching off south west coast
Whale Watching: To date 24 species of the world’s whales and dolphins have been recorded in Irish waters. In recent years over 12 cetacean species have been seen in the clear, unpolluted West Cork waters making them one of the richest areas for whale and dolphin watching in Ireland. Irish […]
Dursey Island
Dursey cable car Dursey Island (Irish: Oileán Baoi (Island of the Bull in Viking Norse)) is one of the few inhabited islands that lie off the southwest coast of Ireland. It is situated at the western tip of the Beara Peninsula in the west of County Cork. Dursey Island is […]
Skellig Michael
The jagged, 217m-high rock of Skellig Michael (Archangel Michael’s Rock; like St Michael’s Mount in Cornwall and Mont Saint Michel in Normandy) is the larger of the two islands and a Unesco World Heritage site. It looks like the last place on earth where anyone would try to land, let […]
No35 wins European food award
Major International Award Win For Kerry Hotelier and Pig Breeder Dermot Brennan, owner of the boutique Brook Lane Hotel, Casey’s Bar & Restaurant and No 35 Restaurant in Kenmare, Co Kerry, has won Champion of Ireland 2016 for Best Pork Sausage at the prestigious Fins Goustiers European Championships. The awards, […]
Ring of Beara Cycle 2016
The fantastic Ring of Beara cycle is back this weekend for an exciting 140km or 110km cycle by the rugged Wild Atlantic Way coastal route of the Beara Peninsula. The cycle attracts thousands of participants from around the country who come together to raise money for this years two nominated […]
September Events in Kerry Feature – Killarney Women’s Mini Marathon
Killarney Women’s Mini Marathon will take place on Saturday 19th September this year. The route takes in the streets of Killarney town and the scenic Killarney National Park. (Image courtesy of http://killarneywomensminimarathon.ie/) Please note that there are no registrations on the day. This is a strictly pre-registered event and you […]
Foodie Heaven Next To Kenmare – A Taste of West Cork Food Festival
While we know that our beautiful town of Kenmare & indeed Co. Kerry is a little piece of “heaven on earth” we also know that our neighbours in West Cork have something pretty special going on too when it comes to quality cuisine and stunning scenery! And we think that […]
Hey Kenmare, The Lost Sheep Triathlon Is Coming To Town!
The Lost Sheep Triathlon is one of the premier races in the country starting and finishing in Kenmare – but let us assure you, this ain’t just any old triathlon! This is an extremely challenging course set in the beautiful Beara Peninsula continually attracts some of the country’s top triathletes […]
August Events in Kerry Feature – Daniel O’Connell Summer School
The county of Kerry is steeped in heritage and history and has produced some of the most defining figures in Irish history. One such figure is “The Great Emancipator”, “The Liberator”, the one and only Daniel O’Connell who’s life and legacy is celebrated the world over. And it is with […]