"County Kerry, The Heart of Ireland!!" County Kerry by ladyanne

County Kerry Travel Guide: 1,001 reviews and 2,348 photos

Inch Beach, Co. Kerry, Dingle Peninsula - County Kerry

Co. Kerry Has It All !!!!

I love County Kerry, what else can I say, I feel that it is the heart of Ireland, because it has it all. If you just visited County Kerry, I think that you would have seen what Ireland is all about.

The Irish People, the Scenery, the Wild Ocean, the mountain ranges, the Traditional Irish Music, the Ancient Ruins, the Gaelic Culture, the original Language, the Irish Cottages, the seaports, fishing villages, the Best Pubs....and on and on.

The Dingle Countryside.

Cottages and Green Fields, around Dingle

Dingle Peninsula is the best of Co. Kerry. Perhaps others would differ with me, but Dingle is special. If I went to the Dingle area alone, I would be still very happy and content.

Slea Head Drive and Beach, The Blasket Islands and it's amazing recent history, Brandon Head, Conor Pass, Anascaul, Ventry, Dunquin, Ballyferriter. And of course, Dingle Town and all her wonderful Pubs and Restaurants.

Ring of Kerry.

Ring of Kerry, near Moll's Gap.

The Ring of Kerry is very scenic and lovely...but I personally favor the Dingle Ring more.

Ventia Island, Skellig Rocks are special, and also Gap of Dunloe. Killarney is a little too touristy for me, but many like it. Muckross Farms should be fun for most as the Kerry Bog.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Scenery, people, music, pubs.
Cons:Nothing......
In a nutshell:The Heart of Ireland for me!!

Last visit to County Kerry: Feb 2001
Intro Written May 31, 2005
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Green Fields like a Patchwork Quilt...Co. Kerry. - County Kerry

Green Fields like a Patchwork... Off The Beaten Path (2)

The green fields of Co. Kerry especially on the Dingle Peninsula are so consistent in the many landscapes. Many resemble... more travel advice

John Benny Moriarty's Pub, Dingle, Co. Kerry - County Kerry

The Best Desserts in Dingle! Restaurants (3)

John Benny Moriarty Pub, Restaurant and Self-Catering Apartments. Well.....I have eaten in many pubs and this has to... more travel advice

Plate of oysters, Half Door Rest. Dingle Co. Kerry - County Kerry

Upscale but not stuffy!!! Restaurants (3)

Finding just the right restaurant was very important to us being that it was our first night in Dingle town, and it was... more travel advice

Tour Bus....cold blustery day, Dingle, Co. Kerry - County Kerry

Private Archeological Tour of Dingle... Things to Do (4)

The best thing we did in Dingle, Co. Kerry is to sign up for the Archeological Tour given by Tim Collins through our B&B... more travel advice

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Pub Hopping in Dingle, Co. Kerry
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MikeBird Feb 5, 2009 at 11:43 AM

The archaeological tour of Dingle sounds great value. Thanks for this tip. Mike
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evaanna Aug 10, 2007 at 3:07 AM

A page to remember, esp. before another trip to Ireland. Dingle and the archaeological tour sound great. And all those lovely pubs with live music!
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jonno99 Jul 13, 2007 at 3:34 PM

Glad you enjoyed your time in Kerry. Love the pics and your travel tips
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Sininen Aug 8, 2006 at 10:16 PM

Hello Deborah! I share your love for Ireland and Co. Kerry is the pearl on the crown. I've got lots to see there still. Happy birthday from Finland!
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lou31 Jun 19, 2006 at 7:26 AM

Great Kerry page. My favourite county as well. Loved my time in Tralee and Killarney. Your photos and tips are superb. Cheers...
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Erin09340 Jan 6, 2006 at 2:27 PM

Thanks for visiting my page. It looks like you had a wonderful time. Clearly, we should have given Dingle more time. I'll have to make a point of it next trip.
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scottishvisitor Jan 4, 2006 at 8:40 AM

Loved the picture with the sheep so typically Irish Nice updates & the photos are inspiring
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Ben-UK Dec 27, 2005 at 9:38 AM

More excellent photos -- I really like the one of Slea Head / Bally David -- captures the soul of Ireland.
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Bwana_Brown Sep 13, 2005 at 3:46 PM

I agree, one of the most enjoyable of Irish counties - in my limited knowledge!! Sign me up for O'Flaherty's and a Guinness!!
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arlequin_g Aug 25, 2005 at 8:28 AM

Once again good photos and page. Ireland has so much to offer!!!