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.
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Slea Head is a promontory in the westernmost part of the Dingle Peninsula, together with Dunmore Head this is the westernmost point of Ireland. It is a well known and recognised landmark and also a very scenic viewpoint, with a dramatic view of the Blasket Islands. Share: 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…
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. Share: 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. Share: Read more…