Great Blasket Island lies approximately 2 km from the mainland where the nearest mainland town is Dunquin; a ferry to the island operates during summer months. Read more…
Blennerville Windmill is a working tower mill in Blennerville, and the tallest of its kind in Europe at 21.3m high. Blennerville Windmill was built by Sir Rowland Blennerhassett in 1800 whom the village of Blennerville is named after. The windmill was used for grinding corn and at the Visitor Centre you will find the working windmill as well as an Read more…
Staigue Fort is a ruined stone ringfort on the Iveragh peninsula in County Kerry, Ireland. The fort is thought to have been built during the late Iron Age, probably somewhere between 300 and 400 AD, as a defensive stronghold for a local rulers. The fort is strategicaly located at the head of a valley opening south to the sea, surrounded Read more…
Ballyheigue beach is a 3km Sandy beach in an area designated of special conservation. It is split from Banna Stand to the South by Black Rock. Read more…
Carrauntoohil is the highest peak in Ireland at 1,038 metres (3,406 feet) high and is the central peak of the Macgillycuddy’s Reeks range. The mountain has a number of climbing routes and no special equipment is needed for the climb, but as always caution is advised. Read more…
White Strand beach is a sandy beach located in a Natural Heritage Area (NHA) with nice views out towards the Islands of Valentia and Begnis. White Strand has a small car park and no other facilities. From the car park it is a decent walk down and back up the cliffs. Read more…
Ross Castle is a 15th century tower house and keep on the edge of Lough Leane, in Killarney National Park, County Kerry. The castle is open to the public seasonally with guided tours. Read more…
