IRISH ADVENTURE #23: THE RUGGED RING OF KERRY

This is such a beautiful, green region of Ireland!  The Ring of Kerry, in the southwest area of the country, is a 111-mile long circular scenic route popular with tourists.  The roads are windy, the cliffs along the coast are rugged, and the sloping valleys and rolling hills are dotted with sheep. 

(For all photos, click on the image for a full screen view.)

This man was making and selling St. Bridget’s Crosses (see below). Set one over your doorway or window, and it will protect your home from any harm (or so they say…)

Along the route are small villages, considered some of the most traditional in Ireland. 

One of the villages we stopped at had the funniest name: Sneem.  It’s small; there are less than 400 people who call Sneem home.  We enjoyed walking around, though, and taking a few photos.

In the afternoon, we visited Torc Waterfall, in Killarney National Park, before returning to Killarney to enjoy free time.

Next up: IRISH ADVENTURE # 24: KILLARNEY LAKES & HOUSE

4 thoughts on “IRISH ADVENTURE #23: THE RUGGED RING OF KERRY

  1. Hello, Elaine and Bruce! I am thoroughly enjoying your pictures, Elaine!! You are a very good photographer! I have a St. Brigid’s cross from the fellow with the donkey hanging on my patio. ‘Wishing you both well and great travels ahead! A friend and I are headed to Paris and a Rhone cruise with Grand Circle in June πŸ™‚

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