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Blasket Islands, Dun Chaoin, Co Kerry |
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Blasket Islands lying 3km off the Dingle Peninsula in West Kerry
and provides stunning views of Slea Head, Mount Eagle,
Mount Brandon, Sybil Head and The Three Sisters. Views stretching
as far as the Skellig Rocks, the Iveragh Peninsula (Ring of Kerry)
with the MacGillycuddy Reeks and Valentia Island.
The islanders' unique way of life and their preservation of
the purest form of Irish is recorded in a large collection of
books written by islanders and visitors to the island.
For such a small isolated community, no such comparative
body of literature exists anywhere else in the world. |
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Blennerville Windmill,
Tralee, Co Kerry |
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Blennerville Windmill this two hundred
years old windmill housing exhibits the
history of milling has been fully
restored. and it open
to the public in
the months of Mar-Oct. |
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Carrigafoyle Castle, Ballylongford, Co Kerry |
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The present castle at Carrigafoyle was built (1490-1500) by Conchuir
Liath O Connor; it is 90 feet high, 60 feet long, and 30 feet wide.
Its most interesting feature is the dock surrounding the castle,
which allowed boats to tie up in safety at its very door |
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Crag Cave, Castelisland, Co Kerry |
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Crag Cave
discovered in 1983 and thought to be
over one million years old Crag Cave is
a magical wonderland of stalagmites and
stalactites. It is an all weather
visitor attraction located
in Castleisland,
Co. Kerry 2km off the N21. All
tours are guided and take half an hour.
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Derreen Gardens,
Kenmare, Co Kerry |
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Derreen Garden in
Kenmare was planted 120 years
ago. Set on
the spectacular Beara Peninsula just 24
km outside of Kenmare,it
boasts unrivalled views of
Kilmakilloge Bay and the Caha Mountains.
The growth of exotic plants from
many parts of the world caused by the
high rainfall of Kerry gives one the
impression of walking through a tropical
jungle. The
tree ferns from Australia grow side by
side with clumps of huge bamboos which
contrast with the towering conifers and
the many brilliant coloured
rhododendrons. |
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Dingle
Ocean World, Dingle,
Co Kerry |
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Dingle Oceanworld Aquarium situated in
Dingle town in County Kerry and hosts
Ireland's largest collection
of Sharks. Experience this enchanting
underwater world. |
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Kerry Museum,
Tralee, Co Kerry |
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Kerry County Museum is located in the
Ashe Memorial Hall, a fine example of
public architecture in the centre of
Tralee. The Museum aims to collect,
record, preserve, display and
communicate material relating to the
archaeological, historical and cultural
heritage of County Kerry. The Museum
began collecting in 1992 and now has
over 4,000 objects in its own
collection. In 1999 Kerry County Museum
received designated status. |
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Muckross House & Gardens
, Killarney, Co Kerry |
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Situated in Killarney National Park,
Muckross House and Gardens are among the
most popular of Irish visitor
attractions.
Queen Victoria paid a visit here, to the
Herbert family, in 1861. The House was
later owned, in turn, by Lord Ardilaun
(of the Guinness family) and by the
Bourn Vincents. Muckross Traditional
Farms are also open to the public.
Between the months of April and
July, Muckross Gardens are spectacularly
adorned with the red and pink flowers of
mature Rhododendrons. Other garden
features include a Sunken Garden, a Rock
Garden and a Stream Garden. An
Arboretum, containing many trees from
the Southern Hemisphere, was established
here in 1972. |
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Ross Castle,
Killarney, Co Kerry |
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Ross Castle
located on the edge of Lough Leane, in
Killarney National Park, County Kerry,
Ireland. Built
in the late 1400s by local ruling clan
the O'Donoghues this
dream-like setting
is on the
shore of Killarney's Lower Lake.
It is possible to go on boat
trips on the lake leaving from Ross
Castle during the summer. |
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