Iveragh Peninsula, Co. Kerry

Uíbh Ráthach, Co. Chiarraí

The Iveragh Peninsula (Uíbh Ráthach) is the largest peninsula in Co. Kerry situated south of Dingle Peninsula (Corca Dhuibhne) and north of the Beara Peninsula (Béarra). It is flanked by both Dingle Bay (Bá an Daingin)and Kenmare (An Neidín) Bay and faces the Atlantic Ocean. The Macgillycuddy's Reeks(Na Cruacha Dubha) in the centre of the Iveragh Peninsula include Carrauntoohill(Corrán Tuathail), at 1,038 metres (3,406 ft) the tallest peak in the country.

Places of note in the Iveragh Peninsula include Killarney National Park, The Gap Of Dunloe, Kerry Bog Village Museum, Valentia Island, Skellig Michael, Torc Waterfall, Molls Gap, Ross Castle, Daniel O’Connell Memorial Church and Muckross House. The area is a popular tourist destination especially for cyclers and walkers with some of the most scenic areas in the Republic Of Ireland .

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Daniel O'Connell Memorial Church, Cahirciveen, Co. Kerry

The Daniel O'Connell Memorial Church, Cahirciveen, Co. Kerry. The neo-Gothic Roman Catholic Church was built in honour of the 19th century MP who campaigned for Catholic Emancipation and the repeal of the Act Of Union.

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Daniel O'Connell Memorial Church, Cahirciveen, Co. Kerry - (c) Annette Kelly

Daniel O' Connell Memorial Church, Cahirciveen, Co. Kerry

The Daniel O'Connell Memorial Church, Cahirciveen, Co. Kerry. The neo-Gothic Roman Catholic Church was built in honour of the 19th century MP who campaigned for Catholic Emancipation and the repeal of the Act Of Union.

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Daniel O' Connell Memorial Church, Cahirciveen, Co. Kerry - (c) Annette Kelly

Dingle Bay, Co. Kerry

Dingle Bay lies between the Dingle Peninsula and the Iveragh Peninsula, Co. Kerry in the south west of Ireland.

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Dingle Bay, Co. Kerry - (c) Annette Kelly

The Rugged Mountains of Kerry

The rugged mountains of Kerry are popular with tourists and hillwalkers. Sheep graze on the hills and mountains of the region.

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The Rugged Mountains of Kerry - (c) Annette Kelly

Lorry On The Ring Of Kerry, Iveragh Peninsula, Co. Kerry

'The Ring of Kerry' is a 179km circular route around the Iveragh Peninsula, Co. Kerry which passes through Killorglin, Glenbeigh, Cahirciveen, Portmagee, Waterville, Caherdaniel, Sneem, Kenmare and Killarney.

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Lorry On The Ring Of Kerry, Iveragh Peninsula, Co. Kerry - (c) Annette Kelly

The Ring Of Kerry

The Ring of Kerry (An Mhór Chuaird) is a 179km circular route around the Iveragh Peninsula in west Co. Kerry, used by bus tours and motorists but also walkers.

The scenic route begins at Killarney passing through the towns of Killorglin, Glenbeigh, Cahirciveen, Portmagee, Waterville, Caherdaniel, Sneem, Kenmare and back to Killarney once again. To complete the circuit of The Ring Of Kerry, walkers take the route in stages over a period of about a week or more while staying in the towns along the way.

The Kerry Way

‘The Kerry Way,’ is a signposted walking route of 215km (the longest in the Republic of Ireland) following roughly the same route as the Ring Of Kerry. However 'The Kerry Way' also takes walkers on trails through the rugged mountains, turf bogs, woods and numerous lakes of the Iveragh Peninsula.

Further information about the Iveragh Peninsula, Co. Kerry can be found at www.discoverireland.com

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