Don’t make my mistake when visiting West Cork, Ireland

Don’t make my mistake when visiting West Cork, Ireland

Today our Wild Atlantic Way journey takes us slightly afield, about 16km from Bantry to the little town of Drimoleague, where we meet up at the Top of the Rock Pod Pairc and spend the day exploring West Cork with David Ross. This was one of my best days in Ireland and...
Groovy, furry stones with Irish tales – it’s all here

Groovy, furry stones with Irish tales – it’s all here

(Continued from page one of two) If you landed here without reading page one, please go back to here to start.   What kind of animal is that? Up another hill we found our way to the most enchanting of all the walks I did in Ireland this year – the Waterfall Farm...
Killarney – a gem of a National Park

Killarney – a gem of a National Park

Killarney National Park is 25,400 acres in size, contains three lakes and just to its west is the MacGillycuddy’s Reeks, the highest of all Ireland’s mountain ranges.  Centerpiece of the park is the almost 10, 000 acre Bourn Vincent Memorial Park (which all the locals...
The Ring of Kerry tour done the right way

The Ring of Kerry tour done the right way

Possibly one of the most popular bus tours is the Ring of Kerry in southwestern Ireland.  Promising picturesque countrysides, exciting mountain roads and panoramic seaside vistas; it’s got something that seems to appeal to everyone. Starting at Killarney, the typical...
Loop Head Peninsula – great sites sans crowds

Loop Head Peninsula – great sites sans crowds

If there is poor relative of the Cliffs of Moher, it’s the Loop Head Peninsula. Just slightly further south along the Wild Atlantic Way, the Loop Head Peninsula has its own soaring sea cliffs, coastal walks, fascinating geology, beautiful lighthouse, historic battle...