"The Ring Of Kerry" County Kerry by Marpessa

County Kerry Travel Guide: 1,154 reviews and 2,314 photos

From Cork I went on a day trip and did the Ring of Kerry. It took 12 hours, of which the first 2 hours were kinda average, but when we got to Dingle Bay... wow! It was a perfect day, blue skies, hardly any clouds and we could see out to the Skellig Islands.

Kerry Bog Village

There were plenty of stops along the way:

The first stop was very quick - 20 mins at Macroom (most people just seemed to get a drink or go to the bathroom)

Later we had an hour and a half at Killarney - a very nice place to have lunch.

We then had half an hour at Kerry Bog Village (this costs €4) - this is where you can see how turf cutter's and blacksmith's used to live (see my 'General Tips' for more info).

After the bog village it is about 2½hrs until the next stop at Derrynane - although we stopped briefly on the side of the road near Dingle Bay to enjoy the views - a beautiful and sunny day!

For information on Derrynane see my 'Things To Do'

Co. Kerry

After we left Derrynane it was about 6pm (we had left Cork at 10am). It was then about a 50min drive to Kenmare - 2 time winner of Ireland's 'tidy towns' competition. At Kenmare we had dinner and did some shopping at Quills - buying some souvenirs for my family and friends.

After that it was back to Cork (which took about 2 hours), listening to some traditional Irish music along the way.

So although the day was long, it was still a good day and as long as you can stand long bouts on a bus - I recommend it!

Last visit to County Kerry: Aug 2004
Intro Updated Mar 8, 2005
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Bus Eireann Transportation (1)

For the Ring of Kerry Tour - I did it with Bus Eireann. My friend booked it the day before at the Cork Bus Station, it... more travel advice

Great place to get souvenirs!! Shopping (1)

Quills is a huge shop, filled with everything and anything a tourist would want to buy for a loved one back home. They... more travel advice

Derrynane House Things to Do (1)

Derrynane House is an interesting place to visit. Derrynane House was the home of Daniel O'Connell who was a lawyer and... more travel advice

Kerry Bog Village Favorites (1)

Ok - well I was going to put this in the 'Things To Do' category - but honestly I think you should only visit it if... more travel advice

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Written Jan 10, 2005

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Comments (7)

nlglgm Aug 4, 2009 at 9:17 AM Report Abuse

Want to see Siamsa Tíre on 20 August. Staying at Killarney Towers. What is best transportation for two women and approximate cost? Thanks!
leecouk12324 Dec 14, 2007 at 10:45 AM Report Abuse

I did the coastline of County Cork and the ring of Kerry by cycle - it was great - all those places -kinsale harbour, skibereen etc killarney, dingle
wanderingstar Jul 21, 2007 at 3:45 AM Report Abuse

very green , Ireland is one of the most dynamic country in europe nowadays
thedouglas Oct 5, 2006 at 11:57 PM Report Abuse

Most beautiful drive I've ever done! Missed the museum though!
Mandy23 Mar 6, 2006 at 11:36 AM Report Abuse

Nice travelogue photos. I'd love to go back to Ireland.
EllenH Dec 9, 2005 at 9:43 AM Report Abuse

Thanks for including the travel times, it looks like it will take longer then I thought.
BeatChick Jun 3, 2005 at 3:13 PM Report Abuse

Nice tips on County Kerry! My ex/current amour's grandmother was from there. She married his grandfather, a Connolly from Co. Cork, after they met in NYC! Those buildings are certainly colorful, aren't they? Can't wait to get to Ireland.