Killarney National Park from Kenmare: The Best Walks and Sights
There’s a lovely bit of magic in travelling from Kenmare towards Killarney National Park. One minute you’re enjoying the colourful streets, stone walls and lively craic (good conversation and even better company) of Kenmare; the next, the road is climbing through the mountains, with mist gathering over the lakes and sheep keeping a mildly suspicious […]
Planning a Ring of Kerry Road Trip? 7 Reasons to Base Yourself in Kenmare Town Centre
Planning a Ring of Kerry road trip is one of those lovely travel problems: there’s almost too much to see. Mountain passes, Atlantic beaches, tiny villages, ancient stonework and views that make you pull the car over every few minutes : weather permitting, of course. On the Wild Atlantic Way, the clouds like to join […]
The Ring of Beara: A Wilder Wild Atlantic Way Drive from Kenmare to Glengarriff
There’s a point on the road out of Kenmare where the landscape seems to take a deep breath. The town slips behind you, and before long the Beara Peninsula begins to unfold in a slower, wilder rhythm. This route doesn’t hurry straight for Glengarriff. Instead, it takes the long southwestern loop through Lauragh, Ardgroom, Eyeries, […]
The Best Part of the Ring of Kerry Route: Kenmare to Valentia Island
Ah, the Ring of Kerry! If you ask any traveler about Ireland’s southwest coast, this legendary 179-kilometer loop usually sits right at the top of their bucket list. But here is a wee secret from those of us who call this corner of County Kerry home: trying to rush the entire loop in one frantic, […]
Introducing the Wild Atlantic Whiskey Tasting Tray: A Journey Through Kerry’s Best Spirits
There are few places in the world where time feels like it slows down just enough for a proper conversation, and right here in the heart of County Kerry, O’Donnabhain’s has been welcoming friends old and new for generations. If you’re planning your travels along the Wild Atlantic Way or looking for authentic things to […]
Ring of Kerry vs. Beara Peninsula: Which Road Trip is Right for You?
If you’ve found your way to this corner of the world, you’re likely standing (or sitting with a pint) at a crossroads. Here in Kenmare, we have a bit of a "spoiled for choice" problem. To our north lies the world-famous Ring of Kerry, a route so iconic it’s practically on every postcard in the […]