Ireland - Ring of Kerry

The Ring of Kerry is not a specific place, or a ring you can wear on a finger. Rather, it's a large geographical area. The ring is a drive around one of Ireland's southwest peninsulas in County Kerry. It's famous for the beautiful scenic value.

Here are a few pictures from along the drive.

Coastline looking right: at low tide

Coastline looking left: at low tide

The Beach, which is directly behind me. I liked the rocks and mussels

A Beach cottage for rent

Unknown castle ruins on private property

At the end of the peninsula, you reach the Kerry Cliffs. From there, you can see the Skellig Islands. Monks once lived on Skellig Michael. I was disappointed to hear that it was closed to visitors.

Kerry Cliffs

Kerry Cliffs

Skellig Islands in the distance on the right

Kerry Cliffs

Heather growing on a slope along the cliff

Kerry Cliffs

From the cliffs of Kerry we drove into Kenmare. We would stay at a B&B for the night. Here is a view from my bedroom window.

Traditional Irish music at the bar in Kenmare

The next morning, we were off to Limerick.

Side street in Limerick

Office building next to King John's Castle in Limerick

The office building shown above, adjoins with King John's Castle. As I was taking the photo above, a woman who worked in the building invited me to go to the back of the building. They have a unique view of a castle tower; shown below.

King John's Castle tower

Brynn and Matt Enjoying the view from atop the castle

Ignore the man in the foreground. This is a nice picture of the castle grounds

Medieval main gate

King John's Castle from across the River Shannon

King John's Castle from the Castle Street bridge. St Mary's Cathedral in the distance on the right.

Brynn, Matt, and Grace went ahead to St. Mary's Cathedral while I went the other way to take photos of the castle from across the river. I caught up with them at the Cathedral.

A corner pub in Limerick

St. Mary's Cathedral

St. Mary's Cathedral

Celtic Cross at St. Mary's Cathedral

St. Mary's Cathedral