The Ring of Kerry

 We were pointed in the direction of the Ring of Kerry to take us into rural Ireland to see the majesty and history. Jane found an itinerary on line that will take us to what we want to see. 

First stop, Blarney Castle to kiss the stone (NOT). We did the lineup to get to the top of the castle but passed on the stone thing. It is quite the place. A lot of stories around why the stone is here but no indication as to why it was placed where it is.



From Blarney to Kenmare, our first stop on the Ring of Kerry. The roads are as they always are, close, winding and beautiful.


Well it’s tomorrow, and golf is on the agenda. Kenmare Golf Club is calling. We went to see the stone ring first. 



After touching all the stones and hanging a wish on the Hawthorn it’s to the club we go. The young fellow at the stone Ring told us it’s a good course, ‘the first two holes are pretty good for a warmup, the third through twelve will work you over then you get to recover by the water for the final six’. The fellow in the pro shop confirmed this assessment with a laugh and away we go. Beautiful!


On the road once more. A lunch stop at Sneem. Just down the road we stop at the Staigue Stone Fort. Possibly constructed in the first century BC. It’s pretty impressive, it took a lot of work, and stones, to get it up. Supposedly it was a stronghold of a power chieftain of the area.



Onward to the Kerry Cliffs, we were told that they would rival the Cliffs of Moher, I guess we’ll see since we are headed that way as well. These cliffs are pretty impressive. Very rugged at the edge of Ireland.


A dinner stop at Portmagee. A really good seafood platter. It’s getting late so we call it a day and head to our lodging in Killarney. Good night!

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