General

The Ring of Kerry route follows the coastline of the Iveragh Peninsula, passing through or near the towns and villages listed below.

Killarney

Killarney

Killarney has a long tradition of entertaining people, of combining the best that nature has to offer, with the most modern luxuries.

Beaufort

Beaufort

The Beaufort area centres on the village of Beaufort but has a wide hinterland encompassing the MacGillycuddy Reeks mountains.

Killorglin

Killorglin

Killorglin, the home of Puck Fair is situated on a hill overlooking the River Laune, famous for its salmon and trout fishing.

Glenbeigh/Rossbeigh

Glenbeigh/Rossbeigh

Glenbeigh is a small peaceful village at the foot of a well-wooded mountain and close to the head of DingleBay.

kells

Kells

A small picturesque seaside location halfway between Glenbeigh and Cahersiveen. It is just off the main Ring of Kerry Road.

Caherciveen

Caherciveen

With a population of c1200, is one of the westernmost towns in Ireland and so one of the westernmost in Europe.

Portmagee / Valentia

Portmagee / Valentia

Valentia Island, strictly speaking, is not an island anymore as it was connected to the mainland by a bridge in 1971.

Ballinskelligs

Ballinskelligs

Only 12 km offshore from the Native Irish-speaking village of Ballinskelligs lies the seventh-century monastic settlement of Skellig Michael.

Waterville

Waterville

Waterville, famous as an angling centre, is also home to the world-famous Waterville Golf Links. A favorite spot of Charlie Chaplin.

Derrynane / Caherdaniel

Derrynane / Caherdaniel

Home to the famous Irish man Daniel O'Connell better known as "The Liberator". His former home is now a museum open to the public.

Sneem

Sneem

The picturesque village of Sneem is situated midway between Kenmare and Waterville.

Kenmare

Kenmare

Originally a plantation colony Kenmare is a small and attractive town, set on a deep bay between the Macgillycuddy Reeks to the north and the Caha Mountains to the east.

The Kerry Way

The Kerry Way - a walker's paradise - but which way??
The Kerry Way, The Ring of Kerry
A Kerry Highway

The word bóthar is now the most commonly used term for road in modern Irish: its diminuative form, bóithrín, (boreen in English) is used for very narrow, rural roads.
A Kerry Highway, The Ring of Kerry
The Kerry Way In The Cold

Many waterfalls can be seen from The Ring of Kerry. They are particularly attractive after heavy rains.
Kerry Waterfall, The Ring of Kerry
Kerry Black Faced Sheep

Kerry Black Faced Sheep are hardy and well suited to mountainous terrain - This lamb is enjoying a rest in a luxurious field by comparision.
Location, Location, Location

Very desiirable pied-à-terre with limited pizza delivery - a small price to pay for peace and tranquility !
Ogham Stones

The marks on the edges of these pillar stones, found throughout Kerry, are characters from a 25-letter alphabet that was used in fifth-century Ireland.
Ogham Stones, The Ring of Kerry
Perfection

A beautiful tapestry of autumn colour on The Ring of Kerry.
Perfection, The Ring of Kerry
Resting

Black Kerry Cattle grazing in the Knockreer Demesne, Killarney National Park.
Black Kerry Cattle, The Ring of Kerry
The Ring of Kerry

Best not to admire the view whilst driving!

The Ring of Kerry
Work in Progress

Relax, Take it easy Honey!
Work in Progress, The Ring of Kerry

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