THE ROSE OF TRALEE “It was not her beauty alone that won me, Oh no, ’twas the truth in her eye ever beaming; That made me love Mary, sweet Rose of Tralee.” TRANSCRIPTION of 1882 Article – The Kerry Weekly Reporter – Tralee -Sat Feb 20th 1892 – article images belowThis article was copied from an […]
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The Skellig Islands were featured in Star Wars film Episode VII “The Force Awakens” filmed in 2014. The Skelligs features prominently at the end of the movie where the audience is reintroduced to Star Wars’ original hero Luke Skywalker . Filming took place in 2015 Episode VIII “The Last Jedi” which was released in 2017. Fans
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The Wild Atlantic way highlights all of the stunning Irish coast that meets the wild Atlantic Ocean We are biased of course, but where the Kingdom of Kerry meets the Atlantic is the most beautiful part of all. The best resource to read more is the Official Site for The Wild Atlantic Way This song
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“Falling Slowly” GLEN HANSARD I don’t know you But I want you All the more for that Words fall through me And always fool me And I can’t react And games that never amount To more than they’re meant Will play themselves out [Chorus:] Take this sinking boat and point it home We’ve still got
The Ring of Kerry is world famous and as you drive through it around the Iveragh Peninsula you see some of Kerry’s outstanding scenery. The complete ring is breathtaking, varying continuously in its 112 miles, you can join the Ring at any point, however, the world famous Killarney town is probably the best starting point.
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This town nestles between the Atlantic and Lough Currane. Waterville is a world famous game angling resort. The scenery here is superb with many fine beaches in the area. There are numerous attractions for the general Tourist, Archaeologist, Botanist, Artist and Antiquarian. There is angling and shooting for the sportsperson. The local Golf Course has
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This island has magnificent seascapes, tropical vegetation, breathtaking cliffs and scenic beauty. It is an excellent centre for sea angling and diving in unpolluted waters. Valentia Island is 11km long and 3km wide and is one of the most westerly points of Europe. Two prominent features of the island are Geokaun Mountain 268 metres in
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From here on a clear day, a fine view of the Skellig Rocks can be seen – Skellig Michael and Little Skellig. Little Skellig is a breeding ground for Gannets. Skellig Michael has twin peaks rising to 200 metres and 220 metres out of the Atlantic. Remains of early Christian settlements can be seen here
Eise an Aifreann – A Mass Rock used in Penal times located in Aghort townland. Killabuonia Oratory – This is a very interesting early Christian site which pilgrims still visit. There is a Gallarus type Oratory with graves, clochans and crosses. West of the settlement is a well dedicated to Saint Buonia. Dun Canuig Promontory
