Derrynane House Park encompasses 120 hectares (nearly 300 acres) of land and Derrynane House, home…read moreof one of Ireland's most well-loved heroes, Daniel O'Connell, aka "The Liberator." Dun dun dun! He was a pacifist (in Ireland! gasp!) who lobbied for equal rights for Catholics. He was instrumental in the passage of the Catholic Emancipation Act, essentially granting Catholics equal rights in Ireland. Easy to understand why he is much beloved. The Historical Park is definitely worth a visit if you are on the Ring of Kerry or staying in or near Caherdaniel (itself a ridiculously charming and non-touristy town). The House now serves as a museum of O'Connell's early, later, and political life. The furnishings are well-kept and the house well-maintained, providing a glimpse of upper-scale Irish life from the early 19th century. The cherries on the cake here, however, are the grounds which are much like botanical gardens here in the States. There are lovely manicured gardens, more Romantic and wild gardens, woodlands, and an incredible expanse of beach at Derrynane Bay...with ample warnings about not venturing too near the surf for fear you might get sucked in, sucked out to sea, and never be heard from again. A highlight of the Park is the Druid stone monument featuring the Ogham "language," which you come across on your walk up to the Park grounds. Admission to the whole park is also a real deal at under 3 Euros. A nice way to spend a few hours on your trip to the Ring.

While the house tour is fine, it was really the gardens that won me over here. They are so…read morebeautiful that I regretted not packing a picnic and spending my day here. It was so lovely to wind my way through the beautiful woods of Derrynane. And to think, I didn't even make it to the beach! I'd definitely recommend visiting the botanical gardens here. Stop in the Blind Piper on your way out for yummy food!

One of the coolest things I've ever done in my life! Ever!!…read more Contact through email went very smoothly. We were a little late because google maps told us the way from Cork to Ballinskelligs was supposed to be shorter, but we called and it was no problem at all. Super friendly people, the skipper was friendly, the people on the boat were friendly, the weather was perfect, it was all perfect. The boat takes you in about 1 hour and 15 minutes to the Skelligs. You can stay there for around 2 hours so the entire trip takes around 4,5 hours.

We lucked out weather wise as it was a beautiful day. There is a lot of driving to the cliffs and…read moresome narrow winding roads. Our driver was friendly and gave us a lot of information about the area and Irish history.

We had a great time with our bus driver DJ doing the Blarney Castle tour! He was funny,…read moreinformative, and gave us great tips for places to see at each stop.

We toured the Ring of Kerry and Skellig Ring with Paul on the first of October. Risky for the…read moreweather, and some of the normal stops were obscured by cloud, but the best views later in the day we got some spectacular views. Paul did a wonderful job narrating the the history and lore of the area in a humorous and engaging way, as well as answering our many questions. Highly recommend him for any of his itineraries.

Our group of 13 could not have asked for a better tour guide than Paul Brown. From the moment we…read moremet him, it was clear that we were in the best hands. Paul's deep knowledge of all things Ireland--from its rich history and culture to its hidden gems--was truly impressive. Even more remarkable was his pride and passion for sharing it all with us. I gave Paul a few ideas of what we hoped to see and do, and he took that list and turned it into the most unforgettable experience. Every day was perfectly curated and filled with moments we'll be talking about for years to come. His thoughtful planning, flexibility, and attention to detail made the trip feel seamless and incredibly special. We are forever grateful to Paul for making our time in Ireland so memorable. If you're looking for someone who brings Ireland to life and goes above and beyond, Paul is your guy!

Cork Taxi Tours offers the best tours in Ireland! Bob and Janice helped us make our travels between…read moreDublin, Cork and Shannon a breeze! All while learning the beautiful history! Bob is a walking history book and knows everyone everywhere. He told us to lovely restaurants and small vendors in the towns that we definitely would not have known otherwise. Overall, my friend and I highly recommend Cork Taxi Tours to anyone traveling to Ireland! Totally worth every penny!

Yes Bob had a great day Liam was fantastic...we saw all the sites mixed in with the history of the…read morearea..great experince and I would definatly recomend your services to friends and family. Thanks again James Wright James Wright Best day in Ireland

Gayle and I loved this experience, located on the grounds of Milltown House where we were staying…read more We enjoyed holding various birds, watching them fly, learning their habits and keen senses), and learning so much from the folks doing the work. We also got a chance to look at the cages and felt that the birds were being treated well. So were the 2 Huge Irish Wolfhounds at Milltown House, who could only dream of catching a closer look.

We loved the experience of being about to better understand birds of prey. We had the experience of…read moreholding and feeding two owls and a falcon. The business clearly took good care of the animals and gave a lot of great information about them. I loved that we were able to support a local farm and business while learning about the animals!

Amazing tour! Far surpassed our expectations. Our kids 14,…read more12, 9 said it is the BEST thing we have done while in Ireland. We paddled with Fungi, went through tunnels and caves, threw jellyfish at each other. Ed was an awesome tour guide. If you are in Dingle just do it!!!

From the owner: We are explorers and adventurers. We are stand up paddle boarders (SUP). We give people the…read moreopportunity to try something new and see the coastline in a new immersive way. When you are on an SUP you are part of the environment. It creates a sense of wonder and peace found almost no where else! Now offering a variety of day and night tours in Dingle, Kilorgliin and Kenmare. Including a Half Day SUPfari around the natural beauty of the Dingle Bay. Or, an All-Day Adventure paddling around the wonders of the Dingle peninsula to see the mesmerizing landscapes of Co. Kerry with lunch included! Perhaps a Freshwater SUP Experience? Paddle the mid Kerry lakes and streams in the beautiful districts of Reeks near Kilorglin. Half Day Excursion (3 hrs.) or All Day Adventure (7 hrs.) available. Dont forget our Night SUP in Dark Sky Reserve, experience the wonders of SUP and stargazing at night! We offer a Stand Up Paddle and Free Camp Experience A 3.5 day paddling and camping tour around Kenmare Bay. And finally a SUP Adventure Retreat lasting 5 days around the Ring of Kerry, five star hotels included!