Things to do and to see in County Kerry
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In my opinion, Kerry is one of the most spectacular counties in Ireland in terms of landscapes. Lakes, national parks, hills, steep coasts and colourful villages await you. Unfortunately, it's also one of the most remote areas from Dublin, and the opportunities to go there are quite limited. |
| 1. Visit Ross Castle... [    ] Located by the shores of Lough Leane, this castle may be considered a typical example of the stronghold of an Irish chieftain during the Middle Ages. The date of its foundation is uncertain, but it was probably built in the late 15th century by one of the O'Donoghue Ross chieftains. It is surrounded by a fortified wall, its curtain walls defended by circular flanking towers, two of which remain. |
| 2. Admire Killarney National Park... [  ] Are you looking for a quiet and peaceful spot? If yes, the Killarney National Park (see photo) may meet your expectations. It's even possible to rent a bike for the day there. But don't forget your gloves, because paths may be slippery in some areas (I experienced it for you... ouch!). |
 Photo 2. Killarney National Park. |
3. Contemplate Turk Waterfalls... |
| 4. Observe a sunset at Killarney... [ ] The sun sets behind the Kerry Mountains, which creates great colours for photos in some seasons. Here blue is the dominant colour. |
| 5. Visit the little town of Dingle (An Daingean)... [ ] It's a long way to Dingle but once there, the beauty of the landscapes and the colours of the town quickly reward you. Dingle is very popular, and you'll have a good choice of restaurants, pubs and B&Bs in the town. This makes a good base to visit this area of Kerry. |
| 6. Go on Dunquin Pier... [ ] On the photo below, you can see the path to follow if you want to board a boat going to the Blasket Islands. This is the scenery on a well-known postcard (by Liam Blake), where you can see a flock of sheep climbing this little path after a summer on the islands... It's a pity I couldn't rent one just to enhance the photo. |
 Photo 6. Dunquin Pier. |
7. Drive on the R559 road... [ ] Between Dunquin and Dingle, it is possible to see small stone houses, also called clocháns (or beehives). The shepherds used them in the past to store food. Beware! it's not always free... The beehives are often located on private lands, and farmers sometimes make you pay a small fee for the visit (2€ for the beehives above). The island of InishMore, in County Galway, also has a clochán. |
| 8. Visit the town of Ventry... [ ] Beach walking lovers, Ventry is your ideal location! The town is quiet; beaches are clean and immense. One can feel so far away from the noise of the big towns. This photo is the proof! |
| 9. Take some fresh air in Annascaul... [ ] As mentioned in the introduction, Co. Kerry is very rich in superb landscapes, lakes and mountains. It's one of the ideal spots to go walking in Ireland. Nearby Annascaul, you can also ride a mountain bike beside mountains, waterfalls and sheep. |
| 10. Pass by the town of Blennerville... [ ] Whether you are on your way to Kerry or on your way back, you'll certainly cross Blennerville in Tralee's suburbs. Blennerville has the peculiarity of having a windmill (which can be visited), as in the county of Dublin or of Roscommon. |
County Kerry in pictures |
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 Photo 3. Turk Waterfalls. |
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 Photo 4. Sunset in Killarney. |
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 Photo 5. The little town of Dingle. |
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 Photo 7. Clochan between Dunquin and Dingle. |
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 Photo 8. The beach of Ventry. |
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 Photo 9. Walking path in Annascaul. |
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 Photo 10. Blennerville and its windmill. |
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Legend:
Nice; Worth a visit; Well worth visiting
Please note that this grading system is only based on my interests and personal experience as a French expat in Ireland. Feel free to visit the same locations and share your experience 
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