by Doug | Jul 28, 2014 | Travel
Bantry Bay is the area of West Cork between the Sheep’s Head Peninsula and the Beara Peninsula. Sitting just offshore is Whiddy Island and connecting the two is Tim O’Leary and his Whiddy Ferry. As we sailed out to the island, I couldn’t help but notice the two kegs...
by Doug | Jul 22, 2014 | Travel
It may be named for the sheep, but the people and the trails make this a fabulous destination. Ireland’s southwest coast is a series of finger-like peninsulas extending into the wild Atlantic Ocean. One of the slimmest is Sheepshead Peninsula – extending from Bantry...
by Doug | Jul 2, 2014 | Travel
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...
by Doug | Jun 30, 2014 | Travel
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...
by Doug | Jun 27, 2014 | Travel
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...
