Darby O'Gill's Country House Hotel Killarney
Mallow Road, Lissivgeen Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland
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Time to kiss the Blarney and go on a big big drive
New Ross to Killkenny today...
First stop was Blarney - and it was raining! We had a little supermarket picnic breakfast in the car while we waited for the gates of Blarney Castle to open at 9am.
Of all the things to forget, I'd forgotten to pack my great rain jacket (very sad!) so I had to buy a very attractive white Blarney …
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Everything is Green!
... being touristy and full of bus tours even this time of year. We will instead do the "Slea Head Drive" on the Dingle Peninsula, tomorrow. At one point we had thought we might drive to the point of this peninsula despite the obstacles, to take an amazing boat trip to the Skellig Islands. However, those trips do not start until May. Another time! We drove through the little town of Kenmare and towards Killarney. The road started out similarly to the N22, but very ...
Ring of Kerry
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We stopped at one of many peat bogs for a closer look--very interesting landscape. A lunch stop at a popular remote seaside restaurant offered not only a great meal but exraordinary views of the coastline....and up-close photo ops of the sheep.
Added a few new birds to my list--I'm up to 16 species. Brought an Ireland bird guide given to me over ...
All about Killarney
... lie on their back, pull on a couple of sturdy bars and drop their head back in order to kiss the Blarney Stone. And, yes, kissing the Blarney Stone does enhance your gift of gab--I haven't stopped talking since!
We had a wonderful lunch at the Irish Woolen Mills near the castle--have we mentioned how wonderful the soups are? Thanks, Sandy and Paula, for the tip! From the Castle ...
Cliff Divers
... t get too crazy, but we had lots of fun taking pretend "hanging over the cliff" pictures with our Aussie mates.
After a quick photo stop at Bunratty Castle (where they hold Medieval Times dinners in an actual medieval castle) we made landing in Killarney. Killarney is home to one of Ireland's largest national parks, and had some pretty solid nightlife as well. After a good dinner at Failte (it means "welcome" in Irish), we went to The Grand for some of ...
This hotel was formerly known as: Darby O'Gills Country House Hotel



