The pass through the MacGillycuddy Reeks is magical - take a jaunting car, walk, cycle or jog right through to the Black Valley.

Originally a coaching inn, this welcoming cottage is the starting point for those jaunting through the gap.

Located on the Ring of Kerry just before Glenbeigh, this is a unique rural attraction; the village is made up of six dwellings with thatch roofing, restored to their original setting.

The scenic beach in Glenbeigh, with 8km of golden sand and panoramic views of the surrounding mountains is Kerry`s most popular. The west side of Rossbeigh facing the Atlantic ocean is perfect for surfing or windsurfing, whilst the east side is protected somewhat from the Atlantics breezes - great for beach games, canoeing and learning how to windsurf.

(Cahersiveen Heritage Center)
Once an old RIC Barracks, burnt down in 1922 now restored to its former glory, as part of a Community project. The Barracks is an interpretive center for the area.

Home to the late Daniel O Connell `The Liberator.` The house is restored to its former glory with the addition of a museum and period furnishings.

Accessible from the bridge at the town of Portmagee, the island features a slate quarry with a huge natural grotto, tropical vegetation and magnificent seascapes to view.

Located near Castlecove just off the Ring of Kerry, a circular stone fort, with a single doorway entrance and stairway as high as the wall, built during the Iron Age this fort is around 2,500 years old. It is an excellent example of dry masonry and shows remarkable sophistication in design and workmanship.

The lace making industry in Kenmare (one of Irelands heritage towns) originated in the the `Little famine years` of the 1860s. The Poor Clare nuns taught lace making to the women of the area, thus giving them a skill enabling them and their families to survive in hard times. This unique lace is still made in Kenmare today.

These are simply two of the most stunning vistas in all Ireland! Molls Gap is located amongst the long and winding road between Kenmare and Killarney, perfect for viewing the famous MacGillycuddy`s Reeks and surrounding lakes on the many Jaunting cars on offer. Ladie`s view is approximately 10 miles from the town of Killarney and displays panoramic views of the three lakes and primary mountains. It was said to have been where Queen Victoria stopped to admire the natural beauty with her ladies during a state trip to Ireland during her reign.

This gorgeous waterfall is just 4 miles from Killarney town, this waterfall is 60 feet high with surrounding trees, with views of the Lake area on the way up to the waterfall.

A Magnificent Victorian mansion and leading stately home. The rooms are elegantly furnished reflecting the lifestyle of the period. The gardens portray unblemished beauty. There are three separate working farms with a selection of poultry, Kerry cattle and traditional farm machinery. The farms are in working use where you can observe the daily routine of the many craftsmen with their specialized trade.

As you journey from Muckross House to Killarney turn right just before Molly Darcy`s pub - here you will find one of the Killarney`s best kept secrets, the Blue Pool Nature Reserve, here the local wildlife has made its home - see Kingfishers feasting on trout - Badger trails - and much more. The reserve has special trails for the blind.

The gateway to the Lakes of Killarney, now fully furnished its open to the public. If you are staying in Killarney, the Ross Peninsula is a perfect distance for walkers and joggers - around 3 miles round the peninsula and back to town. From Ross Castle you can take a boat around the lake or walk the many footpaths to see the flora and fauna unique to the area. Just sit and enjoy the peace, watch children feeding the swans and take in the beauty that has made Killarney so famous.

Ogham was the earliest system of writing to appear in Ireland. The language used was an early form of Irish but was script based on the Roman alphabet. The letters represented by sets of strokes cut across or on either side of a vertical stem line formed by the edge or corner of a standing stone. There is a very good example of these stones between Beaufort village and the Gap of Dunloe on the left hand side.