We had heard of some of these places but, seeing is believing. we stayed in a small town called Killorglan, near Killarney which was ideally situated and allowed us to visit places like the beach at Insch (must see), where the kids ran for miles; Valentia Island and its peak with a picnic site at the top (which allows you... More

We visited this area as part of a tour group. The scenery is beautiful but not breathtaking. I've seen scenery just as beautiful in the Pacific Northwest in the U.S. and in B.C, Canada. When you consider the other unique attractions in Ireland such as Blarney, Bunratty, and Kilkenny Castles this is not that great. .

This establishment probably no longer exists; both its proprietary craftsman and I then wore a younger man's clothes, but I remember things about it as it all occurred much more recently: his calloused hands shaping and bending various specimens of finer woods, the unique array of precise chiseling tools all within reach, low sloped thin wire frames and wavy hair,... More

POSITIVES - great scenery, varied land and sea scapes, brings you back where you started. NEGATIVES - half of the road surfaces are pretty rough, encouraged to go counter-clockwise when all the viewing points are then on the other side of the road. OTHER POINTS - not as Scottish Highlands in my opinion - but weather was torrential rain when... More

We were advised to do the "ring" counter clock wise to avoid getting behind tour buses (much too big for the quaint little Irish roads). It's a long and breathtaking drive, with so many places to stop for picnic and breaks...some of my best pics of Ireland are on this drive.

If you are in Kerry you should do this. It is a long drive and depending on how long do you stop in each of the possible spots, it might take you 5 to 8 hours.to complete it. I recommend to do it clockwise. Tour buses do it counterclockwise and it is better to face the buses than spend hours... More

We did the Gap of Dunloe in the morning and then drove the Ring of Kerry after the tour buses had passed. Go the north to south route to avoid passing the buses going back. There's are many delightful pubs and shops along the way. Plan the day for these two events.

We read how crowded the Ring of Kerry is due to all the buses and opted instead for a drive through the Beara Peninsula. Actually took two separate drives there was so much to see. It was not crowded at all, mostly because large buses can't travel the roads (sweet!!) and because we were there in early November (off season).... More

Driving the Ring of Kerry takes some time, depending on how many stops one makes, but it's well worth it. There are forests, lakes, coastal vistas, hills, small towns, and many, many gorgeous scenic pullouts. We drove late in the afternoon, after the tour buses had stopped, and that was a good thing. The roads are narrow and winding, and... More