| SKELLIGS ROCK - Off Bolus Head, Co. Kerry |
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| As George Bernard Shaw described it: "An incredible, impossible, mad place. I tell you the thing does not belong to any world that you and I have lived and worked". The Skelligs Rocks are situated 8 miles off the coast of the Iveragh peninsula and hosts the ruins of a 6th century monastic site. No trip to Ireland is complete without witnessing the spectacle that is the Skelligs Rocks. | |
| CILL RIALAIG - Bolus Head, Co. Kerry |
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| Cill Rialig encompases a pre-famine village which is situated on the side of the mountain overlooking Ballinskelligs. Some of the houses have been renovated and are used to house travelling artisans from all four corners of the globe. | |
| CORRAN TUATHAIL - Macgillycuddy's Reeks |
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| Ireland's highest peek. The mountain is most often climbed from the north-east, along the Hag's Glen to the col between Corrán Tuathail and Cnoc na Péiste, and then north-west up the steep Devil's Ladder. The route has become more dangerous in recent years due to loose stones and crowding. No special equipment is needed to climb the mountain, but caution is advised. | |
| FUNGI - DINGLE'S FRIENDLY DOLPHIN - Dingle, Co. Kerry |
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| Fungi,the Bottlenosed Dolphin resident of Dingle harbour has, over the past 15 years of his residency warmed the hearts of the thousands of people that have travelled from near and far to see and swim with him.The fact that he is absolutely wild and free , yet remains here in Dingle (now with celebrity status) being visted by thousands,is something which has baffled scientists and laymen alike. One thing is sure though - he loves all the attention! In Dingle town,there is by now regular departures by boat to view Fungi, regular trips of one hour cost £6 for adults and £3 for children under 12 years. The boats themselves are all government licensed and insured,definetly no cowboys!!Swimming trips depart every morning at 8 a.m. and last for two hours,booking is necessary at least the day before to hire wet-suits etc. | |
| FISHING |
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| Kerry is equally reknowned for its fishing - and there are few more spectacular or scenic counties in Ireland. The many penninsulas give access to both deep water rock fishing and sheltered bays famous for their monkfish and ray marks. Most of the Irish record rays were taken out of Tralee bay, and some from the shore! Kerry is home to some spectacular fishing and remarkable feats : - a 109 lb common skate was taken in off Fenit Pier on 19 lbs line - mind you it took 4½ hours to bring it in! Storm beaches like Inch strand are famous for their bass fishing, particularly in early spring but what is not as well appreciated is the superb sea fishing. | |
| GOLFING |
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| Kerry boasts an array of top quality golf courses including Ballybunion and Waterville to name but two | |
| STAIGUE FORT - Sneem |
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| Three miles NNE of the Sneem-Parknasilla road is Staigue Fort, one of the largest and finest ring forts you are likely to see in Ireland. It stands on a low hill in an amphiteatre of rugged hills open to the sea on the south. The wall is up to 5.5m (18ft) high and 4m (13ft) thick, surrounding a circular area of 27.4m (90ft) in diameter. Inside the wall are two small chambers about 2.1m (7ft) high, oval in shape and waterproof, with a corbelled roof of the type also used in the much earlier passage grave at Newgrange. The interior of the fort is reached through a 1.8m (6ft) high passage roofed with enormous double lintels. Access to the ramparts is gained by a series of steps in the shape of the letter X. The fort is surrounded by a large bank and ditch, still very obvious on the north side. | |
| KISSANE SHEEP FARM - Kenmare |
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Kissane Sheep Farm is a traditional working sheep farm
with approximately 1,000 mountain sheep and hundreds of
lambs. The farm is run by John and Anne Kissane and is in
the family for over a hundred years. On Kissane Sheep Farm
you can enjoy the following activities:
• Bottle feed and cuddle the pet lambs • Sheepdog Demonstrations: the sheepdogs gather the sheep in the mountainous terrain of the farm and into a sheep yard • Sheep shearing Demonstrations (in shearing season) - you can try it yourself while John holds the sheep for you • Walk the 3 marked (mountain) walks with beautiful views on Macgillycuddy’s Reeks and the Black Valley • Do a puzzle walk • Follow the adventurous treasure trail (for children under 11). On Kissane Sheep Farm you can adopt a sheep and help preserve the Irish heritage of sheep in the mountains. You can pick out ‘your’ sheep and give it a name. A certificate with all details will be sent to you. Adoptive Parents enjoy all activities on the farm for free along with a newsletter 6 times a year. Kissane Sheep Farm is located on the famous Ring of Kerry (N71) near Moll’s Gap. From April – 1st October the farm is opened daily (except Mondays) from 10 am – 5 pm. The rest of the year only on appointment. See http://www.adopt-a-sheep.ie for more details |
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