One of the better museums I've been to in my life. Yes, it's small but filled with stories and…read morecolor from those who lived on the island. Great artifacts and very good use of technology. Cannot recommend this enough. In one hour, you'll be drawn into a list community.

The Blasket Island Visitor Centre (Ionad an Bhlascaoid) is an interpretative center in Dún Chaoin,…read moreon the Dingle Peninsula (County Kerry) dedicated to the history, culture, and literary legacy of the former island community (abandoned in 1953). It features exhibits on the islanders' daily life, fishing, farming, and the famous literature produced there, such as Peig by Peig Sayers. The center offers an immersive experience with audiovisual displays, artifacts, interactive features, a cafe, and stunning views of the Great Blasket Island. Gayle and I loved the architecture of this Centre, along with a nice introduction video, a hallway honoring various authors from Great Blasket Island, and numerous displays that sliced this place in various different ways. There's one iconic view from the inside and a not-to-be missed observation platform outside. The only thing missing was taking one of the excursions (that leave from Dingle) to the Island itself. Don't miss the bookstore on the way out, where you can purchase a book (or 2) about the Island and from the authors who lived here. My choice was "The Loneliest Boy in the World" (The Last Child of the Great Blasket Island" by Gearóid Cheaist Ó Catháin.

It was cold rainy and windy our week in Ireland..if that is summer id hate to see winter. I read…read moremuch debate over tours or renting a car. We rented a car and the driving especially a ring of kerry was scary. Highly recommend you do much research of what stops are worth doing. I liked 3 ladies stop and torc falls. Definitely wear non slippery comfortable shoes. Liked the abbey ruins and quick look outside formal house near the ruins. It was cold windy and miserable so boat trips were not of interest. Kerry cliffs are gorgeous but be prepared for the wind ..chin straps on hats are a must. Biggest disappointment was the rock circle .. that was waste of time. We took drinks and snacks but there are a few towns to stop and eat. Getting ice in Europe is Tricky... but we took a small collapsible cooler. Their cheese is nice so might pack cheese slicer and crackers. Hope you can do skellig ring and Dingle ... personally I don't care about castles ... Europe is covered with them but the scenery and colorful buildings . Landscape looks like green quilt.. all shades and a billion sheep.

This is a great drive and way to see the beauty of Kerry County. There are tons of great places to…read morestop and see along the way.

Absolutely worth a visit by anyone wanting to know more about the Great Famine (or Great Hunger as…read morelocals know it as). Much research has been put into this place and it shows. If you don't "do" museums - then there is a self guided walking tour around the whole town with signs noting the information about each location. Grab a map from the museum and put your walking shoes on!

This is my third visit to the Skibbereen Heritage Center since 2014, and each time I have come away…read moredeeply moved, better educated, and with a deeper understanding of the causes and consequences of the Great Hunger on the late 1840s.

Muckross House is a 19th-century Victorian mansion located in Killarney National Park, Ireland,…read morebuilt between 1839 and 1843 for the Herbert family. After spending loads of money to host Queen Victoria at the time, the owners went into financial decline, leading to changes in ownership, and eventual gifting to the Irish Nation in 1932. Our tour group recently visited this popular (and well-maintained) tourist destination that features period rooms, expansive gardens, and traditional farms. We spent most of our time at the mansion, of which the self-guided tour was well laid out and very interesting to learn about. It's all kind of Downtown Abbey-ish, with the basement servant's work areas were fascinating. There's also a craft center at the end of the tour that's worth a look. The grounds (with Lake views) add to the relative magic to this place.

Muckross House is an incredibly maintained 19th century Victorian mansion. We strolled through on…read morea self guided tour. They offer a pamphlet that you can read as you go through the house which describes the room, furniture and sometimes interesting history. There is even a Queen's room that was put together for the Queen's visit. The basement level was really interesting. It offers quite a glimpse of life below for the servants. If you loved Downton Abbey you will likely feel it coming to life in this home. The grounds are absolutely stunning. You could spend an hour or half a day here.

Wow! We wouldn't have known to come here if it hadn't been for an enthusiastic recommendation from…read morethe staff at the Eccles Hotel. So glad we listened to them. There's no real address. Use your gps coordinates or look for the sign about 3 miles outside of town. Plenty of parking. As the web site explains, it's almost impossible to describe this place. It's part outdoor garden with sculptures and part exhibits to explain the world (with an emphasis on conservation). There are things to see around every bend -- some obvious and marked; others slightly hidden as if you're on a scavenger hunt. The grounds are bigger than they appear. It took us about 90 mins to compete the loop. If we had read every sign, we likely would have needed another hour. Follow the numbered signs from 1 to 50. In places it's a little steep so you'll want good walking shoes. There's lots of things that are interactive and it's designed to be interesting for all ages. The amount of thought and planning that went into this is difficult to fathom. One of the owners told us that they have been working on it for 26 years. This is a must-see if you're in the area but t's only open during summer months. In 2019, it closed Sept 8.

This was a very boring tour unless you are interested in the detailed history of flying boats. The…read morebest part was the Irish coffee served at the end. If you like watching black and white old film reels and a small museum of Maureen O 'Hara, it is not worth the stop.

LOVE this place!! As a flight attendant I am always curious to learn more about aviation- so much…read morehistory in this museum. We stayed about 2.5 hours, and I wish we could've stayed longer! Will definitely go back on another trip to Ireland- and will stop in the cafe to enjoy an Irish Coffee! Don't miss this gem if your traveling around Ireland... it's pretty close to Limerick!!

Another ancient site along Slea Head Drive (R 559) in Dingle, County Kerry, is Dunbeg Fort. It was…read morebuilt in the Iron Age - wood excavated from the site was dated at 580 BCE. There is a ~16m defense wall and ditches still intact. The fort was built close to Dingle Bay and, as a result, has suffered damage when the cliff has eroded and parts have fallen into the sea. Visitors will see the steep, precarious drop near the fence line. Unfortunately at the time of this review, Dunbeg Fort is closed due to seasonal storms having again caused damage. Links to more information: https://www.irishtimes.com/news/environment/future-of-precarious-kerry-fort-dunbeg-hangs-in-the-balance-1.3346234 http://www.thejournal.ie/kerry-fort-ancient-3781702-Jan2018/ Hopefully what is left will be preserved and made safe so visitors can continue to enjoy this ancient, impressive piece of history.

We visited Dunbeg Fort as part of the Slea Head Drive. The fort is well marked with a spacious…read moreparking area. You pay a small fee to enter and then walk down a narrow path to the fort. The fort is falling off the cliff so there are areas that are blocked off and you can see the reinforcement to try and preserve what is remaining. Needless to say, don't ignore the signs or disregard the fences. We had already seen Dun Aengus on the largest of the Aran Islands - Inishmore. Dunbeg Fort simply didn't compare. Dun Aengus is also on a cliff and falling into the ocean but is MUCH larger and the area is more scenic. The next day we visited the Staigue Stone Fort along the Ring of Kerry and it was also much more impressive. If you've seen Dun Aengus, you can probably skip this. 2 stars.

You may think that during the famine, everyone was busy dying or heading off to the US, but there…read morewere plenty who fought against the injustices perpetrated upon the Irish people. It was here in the Famine Warhouse that rebels, under the leadership of the Protestant aristocrat, William Smith O'Brien, M.P., besieged 47 police who had barricaded themselves into the McCormack farmhouse, taking five children hostage. Today, it is a museum, with exhibits that chart the history of the famine and the mass emigration that accompanied it, as well the rebellion and the trials for high treason that followed it.

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