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Riasc

Smerwick Harbour | Ballyferriter, Dingle, Ireland
353-66-915-1188
Ranked #8 of 28 attractions in Dingle
4.5 of 5 stars 13 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites
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St. George, Utah
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21 reviews 21 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2012

Hospitality is alive and well....no trouble too much...so kind with great meals and kis friendly. More

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Ireland
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24 reviews 24 reviews
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2012

This walled enclosure was a monk's settlement and is well worth a visit for a pic of the standing stones as well as lots of space for kids to run around and explore. More

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Seattle, Washington
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 15, 2012

Well worth a visit if you are in the area. It has been restored, but if you look you will see a layer of black screen and everything below that is the original stone work that they found prior to restoration. There are remnants of beehive huts, but my favorite was the old kiln. More

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Stuttgart, Germany
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85 reviews 85 reviews
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58 helpful votes 58 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 15, 2012

hard to find, interesting ruins. not a lot left, but some interesting stone slabs and historical plaques explaining the site. More

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Eureka, California
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 29, 2012

A little out of the way. But, worth the stop. There was no one else there when we visited. If you are at all interested in History then stop More

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Dublin, Ireland
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 25, 2012

So worth the effort to find. Timeless, calm place, beautifully preserved and maintained. We were the only people there that day and we thoroughly enjoyed exploring the site and learning about its ancient history. More

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Chicago, Illinois
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19 reviews 19 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 15, 2012

This is well worth seeing. It outlines in the earth an early monastic structure!!! I take my friends here, for sure! More

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Dublin, Ireland
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43 reviews 43 reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 20, 2012

Again from a history perspective , this should be seen. Have a pint in Tigh Bric after! More

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Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 14, 2011

Isolated archaeological site, atmospheric and usually get the place to yourself. More

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Oshkosh, Wisconsin
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80 reviews 80 reviews
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40 helpful votes 40 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 1, 2011

We stopped here during our March 2011 trip. While it was a little tough to find, we followed Rick Steves' instructions and prevailed. I love these out of the way places! The site dates back to the 5th century but includes a Celtic pillar dating back to 500 B.C. Check out our pictures and those posted by other visitors. Include... More

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