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Kerry
Chiarraíerry “the Kingdom” is the most westerly
Kcounty in Ireland, set against the wild
holiday maker’s dream. Under the watchful spires of St.
Mary’s Cathedral and Friary, the town has long been
Atlantic from the south west corner of the one of the wealthiest cities of Ireland. Cradled between
island of Ireland - Brooklyn was traditionally the luscious expansiveness of her National Park and the
described as the neighbouring parish! Known prayerful watch of her impressive Cathedral, Killarney is
as the Kingdom for obvious reasons you will indeed a place of beauty and welcome.
soon discover - there is nowhere on earth Ireland’s highest mountain Carrauntoohil (Corrán
that can rival Kerry for breathtaking beauty Tuathail) looms large at 1,038meters on the Killarney
and regal splendour. Kerry feels more like an skyline in the embrace of the impressive mountain
empire than a kingdom. range of the MacGillycuddy’s Reeks. These mountains
form part of a techtonic ridge of which the monastic
The quality of the experience is in the time taken. To island of Skellig Michael is said to be a culminating
catch some of the rarer inhabitants of this part of point. Killarney’s National Park boasts some of Ireland’s
Ireland you do need to be still. Witness how the final remaining ancient Oak forests as well as one of the
unceasing waves battle upon the shore- and yet the largest herds of deer in Ireland. These beautiful animals
land stands still, a fortress to mankind through millions continue to roam wild throughout the park as they have
of years of geological transformation. You are passing done for hundreds of years.
through a land where Scotia, an ancient Enjoy a tour in a pony and trap through the Park to Ross
Egyptian princess is buried just outside Tralee. Castle with it’s fabulous lake views. From there you can
If Kerry is the Kingdom, Killarney is surely the jewel in avail of a boat trip around the lake. The island of Lough
the crown! Set on the north eastern shore of Lough Leane was once home to a monastic community and
Lean, and Killarney’s National Park – Killarney is a numerous manuscripts are attributed to this ancient
site. It is easy to see how man stood in awe of his
Dingle Bay © Gunold
65
Chiarraíerry “the Kingdom” is the most westerly
Kcounty in Ireland, set against the wild
holiday maker’s dream. Under the watchful spires of St.
Mary’s Cathedral and Friary, the town has long been
Atlantic from the south west corner of the one of the wealthiest cities of Ireland. Cradled between
island of Ireland - Brooklyn was traditionally the luscious expansiveness of her National Park and the
described as the neighbouring parish! Known prayerful watch of her impressive Cathedral, Killarney is
as the Kingdom for obvious reasons you will indeed a place of beauty and welcome.
soon discover - there is nowhere on earth Ireland’s highest mountain Carrauntoohil (Corrán
that can rival Kerry for breathtaking beauty Tuathail) looms large at 1,038meters on the Killarney
and regal splendour. Kerry feels more like an skyline in the embrace of the impressive mountain
empire than a kingdom. range of the MacGillycuddy’s Reeks. These mountains
form part of a techtonic ridge of which the monastic
The quality of the experience is in the time taken. To island of Skellig Michael is said to be a culminating
catch some of the rarer inhabitants of this part of point. Killarney’s National Park boasts some of Ireland’s
Ireland you do need to be still. Witness how the final remaining ancient Oak forests as well as one of the
unceasing waves battle upon the shore- and yet the largest herds of deer in Ireland. These beautiful animals
land stands still, a fortress to mankind through millions continue to roam wild throughout the park as they have
of years of geological transformation. You are passing done for hundreds of years.
through a land where Scotia, an ancient Enjoy a tour in a pony and trap through the Park to Ross
Egyptian princess is buried just outside Tralee. Castle with it’s fabulous lake views. From there you can
If Kerry is the Kingdom, Killarney is surely the jewel in avail of a boat trip around the lake. The island of Lough
the crown! Set on the north eastern shore of Lough Leane was once home to a monastic community and
Lean, and Killarney’s National Park – Killarney is a numerous manuscripts are attributed to this ancient
site. It is easy to see how man stood in awe of his
Dingle Bay © Gunold
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