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Killorglin- Cill Orglin
Located on the river Laune, Killorglin is the site of
ruined Castle Conway Castle, and one of the oldest
traditional fairs in the country - “Puck Fair”. Every year
for the past 400 years approx. and starting on 10 August,
Killorglin holds the three-day Puck Fair “The king of
all festivals” a very special event indeed with echoes of
Ireland’s ancient past. www.puckfair.ie
In Killorglin's public library you can view a permanent
exhibition of Pauline Bewick's Seven Ages collection.
Bewick's soulful illustrations accompany the text of The
Children Of Lir in this magazine.
www.paulinebewick.ie.
Castlemaine- Caisleáin na Mainge
“Castle on the river Maine”
Situated at a junction between roads to Killarney and
Tralee Castlemaine at the estuary of the river Maine
and takes its name from a castle that once stood in this
spot. Opening into the Dingle Peninsula, Castlemaine is
referred to in the song The Wild Colonial Boy - "There
was a wild colonial boy, Jack Duggan was his name
/ He was born and bred in Ireland in a place called
Castlemaine." On the road between Casltemaine, watch
out for the delectable Phoenix Restaurant. A charming
place to relax on your journey- here you can enjoy home
grown produce cooked by Lorna Tyther a well travelled
Egyptian dancer and fabulous cook and author of the
Phoenix Cook Book! Ramble in the tranquil gardens or
browse the crafts and art pieces on display.
Look out for Durhams Farmer's Market on Wednesday
afternoons!
The Dingle Peninsula
Corca Dhuibhne - “The Oats of the Goddess”
Rounding the bay of Kenmare with the joys of the
Ring of Kerry behind you and coming west along
the winding roads that lead to the Dingle peninsula
you may be fooled into thinking that you have seen
the best that this rugged coastline has to offer. Ah, but
there is much that lies in wait here. Do not be perturbed
by the staring Kerry cows or teeming sheep that often
require the full road for their ambling journey to
pastures greener. You too can enjoy this quieter pace
this simplicity. Travelling westward along this well worn
track in the depths of Kerry’s kingdom, you can make
it your intention to be present to each sensation as the
perspective widens to include the full thrust and scope
of the Atlantic.
www.dingle-peninsula.ie
Inch - Inse
“Peninsula”
From the sheltered marshes along the river Maine
to the dunes and mile long sand belt that is Inchs
legendary beach, your journey is only in it’s infancy.
Passing through the friendly outposts of Booltins, an
ancient meeting place, you will come finally to the
dramatic views of Inch - “where an inch is a mile”. This
blue flag beach is three miles long and wonderfully safe
for bathing, surfing and sea angling. Inch Strand was
chosen by director David Lean as the beach location
for "Ryan's Daughter". The film "Playboy of the Western
World" was shot entirely here at Inch.
Enjoy the wild ocean spray as you stretch your legs
here, or take yourself to the water for a surf lesson.
Whatever you choose, be it taking your rest and a slice
of homemade cake at Joan’s cosy cafe or taking a picnic
to the little seen world at Inch’s end, there is a world
of life here to be explored. The gentle currents of the
Gulf Stream ensure favourable climate here for those in
search of the joys of the coast.
When in Kerry look out for the rare Kerry
Slug. A colourfully spotted slug that is
to be found no where else in Ireland or
Britain!
Annascaul- Abhann na Scáil
This picturesque town is nestled close to both the Slieve
Mish mountains and the long sandy beach at Inch. Take
a quiet stroll down to the river by Creans Pub and enjoy
the peace of the Scáil river from which the town takes it’s
name. At the charming pottery shop here one can even
book in a day of lessons and throw one’s own piece of
ceramic art !
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