Ring of Kerry and Killarney

Pictures taken at Ring of Kerry and Killarney on our Summer Holiday 2015 in Ireland
Ballycarbery castle There was some kind of residence situated on the site of the castle as early as 1398 however the present ruins were constructed in the 16th century. It was noted as a McCarthy Mor castle by some sources at that time but whether it was occupied by the McCarthy Mors or their wardens the O'Connells is unknown. The castle was passed onto Sir Valentine Browne following the death of its owner Donal McCarthy More. In 1652 it was attacked by cannon fire from Parliament forces during the War of the Three Kingdoms. In the 18th century a house was built on the site using the barn wall and it was inhabited by the Lauder family. This house was demolished in the early 20th century. : Ireland, Irlanti, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, travel Ballycarbery castle There was some kind of residence situated on the site of the castle as early as 1398 however the present ruins were constructed in the 16th century. It was noted as a McCarthy Mor castle by some sources at that time but whether it was occupied by the McCarthy Mors or their wardens the O'Connells is unknown. The castle was passed onto Sir Valentine Browne following the death of its owner Donal McCarthy More. In 1652 it was attacked by cannon fire from Parliament forces during the War of the Three Kingdoms. In the 18th century a house was built on the site using the barn wall and it was inhabited by the Lauder family. This house was demolished in the early 20th century. : Ireland, Irlanti, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, travel Ballycarbery castle There was some kind of residence situated on the site of the castle as early as 1398 however the present ruins were constructed in the 16th century. It was noted as a McCarthy Mor castle by some sources at that time but whether it was occupied by the McCarthy Mors or their wardens the O'Connells is unknown. The castle was passed onto Sir Valentine Browne following the death of its owner Donal McCarthy More. In 1652 it was attacked by cannon fire from Parliament forces during the War of the Three Kingdoms. In the 18th century a house was built on the site using the barn wall and it was inhabited by the Lauder family. This house was demolished in the early 20th century. : Ireland, Irlanti, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, travel Ballycarbery castle There was some kind of residence situated on the site of the castle as early as 1398 however the present ruins were constructed in the 16th century. It was noted as a McCarthy Mor castle by some sources at that time but whether it was occupied by the McCarthy Mors or their wardens the O'Connells is unknown. The castle was passed onto Sir Valentine Browne following the death of its owner Donal McCarthy More. In 1652 it was attacked by cannon fire from Parliament forces during the War of the Three Kingdoms. In the 18th century a house was built on the site using the barn wall and it was inhabited by the Lauder family. This house was demolished in the early 20th century. : Ireland, Irlanti, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, travel
Ballycarbery castle There was some kind of residence situated on the site of the castle as early as 1398 however the present ruins were constructed in the 16th century. It was noted as a McCarthy Mor castle by some sources at that time but whether it was occupied by the McCarthy Mors or their wardens the O'Connells is unknown. The castle was passed onto Sir Valentine Browne following the death of its owner Donal McCarthy More. In 1652 it was attacked by cannon fire from Parliament forces during the War of the Three Kingdoms. In the 18th century a house was built on the site using the barn wall and it was inhabited by the Lauder family. This house was demolished in the early 20th century. : Ireland, Irlanti, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, travel Ballycarbery castle There was some kind of residence situated on the site of the castle as early as 1398 however the present ruins were constructed in the 16th century. It was noted as a McCarthy Mor castle by some sources at that time but whether it was occupied by the McCarthy Mors or their wardens the O'Connells is unknown. The castle was passed onto Sir Valentine Browne following the death of its owner Donal McCarthy More. In 1652 it was attacked by cannon fire from Parliament forces during the War of the Three Kingdoms. In the 18th century a house was built on the site using the barn wall and it was inhabited by the Lauder family. This house was demolished in the early 20th century. : Ireland, Irlanti, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, travel Ballycarbery castle There was some kind of residence situated on the site of the castle as early as 1398 however the present ruins were constructed in the 16th century. It was noted as a McCarthy Mor castle by some sources at that time but whether it was occupied by the McCarthy Mors or their wardens the O'Connells is unknown. The castle was passed onto Sir Valentine Browne following the death of its owner Donal McCarthy More. In 1652 it was attacked by cannon fire from Parliament forces during the War of the Three Kingdoms. In the 18th century a house was built on the site using the barn wall and it was inhabited by the Lauder family. This house was demolished in the early 20th century. : Ireland, Irlanti, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, travel The Old Barracks The Old Barracks was constructed between 1870 and 1875 and served as the Royal Irish Constabulary Barracks. It has an interesting history which can be further looked at in the information page. Today it serves as a Heritage Centre for the Iveragh Peninsula. It is home to various exhibitions that relate to the local area, including The Great Southern and Western Railway, The Life and Times of Daniel O'Connell, The Fenin Rising of 1867, The 1916 Rising and Monsignor Hugh O' Flaherty (The Scarlet Pimpernel). : Ireland, Irlanti, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, travel
The Old Barracks The Old Barracks was constructed between 1870 and 1875 and served as the Royal Irish Constabulary Barracks. It has an interesting history which can be further looked at in the information page. Today it serves as a Heritage Centre for the Iveragh Peninsula. It is home to various exhibitions that relate to the local area, including The Great Southern and Western Railway, The Life and Times of Daniel O'Connell, The Fenin Rising of 1867, The 1916 Rising and Monsignor Hugh O' Flaherty (The Scarlet Pimpernel). : Ireland, Irlanti, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, travel Ring of Kerry Cappamore scenery : Ireland, Irlanti, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, travel Coomatloukane Coastline panorama : Ireland, Irlanti, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, travel Toor Ring of Kerry scenery at Toor. : Ireland, Irlanti, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, travel
Scariff and Deenish In 1837 on Scariff lived only one family; their main work was to care the cattle which grazed on the island. On the smumit of the hill there were remains of an ancient hermitage and, on the east side, ruins of a church. 1911 census does not report any inhabitant for Scariff Island. In 1837 on Deenish (which at that time was called Dinish) resided three families who mainly lived on the cattle which grazed on the island. 1911 census still reported six people living on the island. Now both islands are deserted. : Ireland, Irlanti, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, travel Lady Madonna Lady Madonna Statue for Sailors Lost at Sea at Coomakista. Erected in 1954. : Ireland, Irlanti, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, travel Loher Stone Fort This recently reconstructed fort dates back to early Christian times around the 9th Century. It would have been built as a defended farmstead and the circular outer walls are over 2 metres high. The inner part is made up of a large round house and a smaller rectangular house. : Ireland, Irlanti, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, travel Worn-out hill Softer rock has eroded leaving only the harder parts. : Ireland, Irlanti, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, travel
Staigue Fort The fort is thought to have been built during the late Iron Age, probably somewhere between 300 and 400 AD, as a defensive stronghold for a local lord or king. Staigue represents a considerable feat in engineering and building. It was built without mortar, using undressed stones. Vertical joints visible in the wall show that gaps were left during the building of the wall to allow access and were filled in later. There is also a tapered, lintelled doorway. Inside is an elaborate network of stairways leading to terraces and corbelled cells in the wall reached by passages. : Ireland, Irlanti, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, travel Staigue Fort The fort is thought to have been built during the late Iron Age, probably somewhere between 300 and 400 AD, as a defensive stronghold for a local lord or king. Staigue represents a considerable feat in engineering and building. It was built without mortar, using undressed stones. Vertical joints visible in the wall show that gaps were left during the building of the wall to allow access and were filled in later. There is also a tapered, lintelled doorway. Inside is an elaborate network of stairways leading to terraces and corbelled cells in the wall reached by passages. : Ireland, Irlanti, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, travel Staigue Fort The fort is thought to have been built during the late Iron Age, probably somewhere between 300 and 400 AD, as a defensive stronghold for a local lord or king. Staigue represents a considerable feat in engineering and building. It was built without mortar, using undressed stones. Vertical joints visible in the wall show that gaps were left during the building of the wall to allow access and were filled in later. There is also a tapered, lintelled doorway. Inside is an elaborate network of stairways leading to terraces and corbelled cells in the wall reached by passages. : Ireland, Irlanti, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, travel Staigue Fort The fort is thought to have been built during the late Iron Age, probably somewhere between 300 and 400 AD, as a defensive stronghold for a local lord or king. Staigue represents a considerable feat in engineering and building. It was built without mortar, using undressed stones. Vertical joints visible in the wall show that gaps were left during the building of the wall to allow access and were filled in later. There is also a tapered, lintelled doorway. Inside is an elaborate network of stairways leading to terraces and corbelled cells in the wall reached by passages. : Ireland, Irlanti, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, travel
Ladies View Ladies View is a scenic point along the N71 portion of the Ring of Kerry, in Killarney National Park, Ireland. The name apparently stems from the admiration of the view given by Queen Victoria's ladies-in-waiting during their 1861 visit. : Ireland, Irlanti, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, travel Ladies View Ladies View is a scenic point along the N71 portion of the Ring of Kerry, in Killarney National Park, Ireland. The name apparently stems from the admiration of the view given by Queen Victoria's ladies-in-waiting during their 1861 visit. : Ireland, Irlanti, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, travel Wild Fuschia Red flowers near the fort : Ireland, Irlanti, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, travel Killarney Kenmare Place : Ireland, Irlanti, Killarney, kaupunki, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, town, travel
Stoney apartments Bowers Lane buildings, looking well maintained. : Ireland, Irlanti, Killarney, kaupunki, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, town, travel Gabys sign Very popular seafood restaurant in Killarney. We didn't visit it though but I liked the sign :). : Ireland, Irlanti, Killarney, kaupunki, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, town, travel Baah Lambs and old signs : Ireland, Irlanti, Killarney, kaupunki, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, town, travel Bicycles Bicycles hanging in the air. : Ireland, Irlanti, Killarney, kaupunki, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, town, travel
Quills Woollen Market Quills Woollen Market in County Kerry and County Cork is a family run business now in its third generation since 1938. : Ireland, Irlanti, Killarney, kaupunki, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, town, travel Narrow Lane One of the narrow lanes from High Street : Ireland, Irlanti, Killarney, kaupunki, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, town, travel Clock A clock on a wall : Ireland, Irlanti, Killarney, kaupunki, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, town, travel Old signs Copies of old signs for sale. : Ireland, Irlanti, Killarney, kaupunki, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, town, travel
Foley's Foleys Restaurant and Townhouse was originally built in 1795 as a couching inn and has hosted generations of tourists. In the late1800's, part of the building was occupied by the Royal Irish Constabulary and local Fenian rebels were jailed here during the 1867 rebellion. Paddy Foley was born in 1915. Margaret Scollard was born in 1912. Paddy and Margaret met in Killarney and married in St. Mary's Cathedral in 1942. As a newly married couple, they rented No. 24 High Street and had three children, Nick, Seamus and Carol. In 1949 they decided to open a grocery shop and a small 20 seater restaurant with 7 guest bedrooms upstairs. Paddy grew his own vegetables in the back garden of the restaurant. These were sold in the grocery shop and used in the restaurant by Margaret. In 1964 the family had to move from No. 24 High Street as their lease was expired. They bought No. 23 High Street (now Foleys Restaurant) and renovated the property. They created another grocery shop at the front, a restaurant to the rear and 17 bedrooms upstairs. : Ireland, Irlanti, Killarney, kaupunki, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, town, travel Treuvaud's Nice-looking building, now a restaurant : Ireland, Irlanti, Killarney, kaupunki, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, town, travel Bird Wall ornament : Ireland, Irlanti, Killarney, kaupunki, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, town, travel Bohereencael Glebe Houses with nice balconies : Ireland, Irlanti, Killarney, kaupunki, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, town, travel
Ice-cream Wooden guys enjoying wooden ice-cream : Ireland, Irlanti, Killarney, kaupunki, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, town, travel The Speakeasy bar Owned and managed by The O'Donoghue Family it is long established as one of Killarney's Finest watering holes. : Ireland, Irlanti, Killarney, kaupunki, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, town, travel Town Hall Detached six-bay three-storey town hall, built c. 1930, having single-bay single-storey flat-roofed projecting porch. Three-storey elliptical-bow bay window to side elevation to north. Flat roof with parapet walls, rendered chimneystacks and pyramidal glazed skylight. Banded rusticated render walls at ground floor with render cornice string course above. : Ireland, Irlanti, Killarney, kaupunki, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, town, travel Saint Mary's Church The pre-Reformation history of the Church is unknown, but the site is ancient and may be that of the old Church of "Airne" or more likely the Church of the Sloes, from which Killarney takes its name. The building which we have today is the third known Church building on this site, and this building was errected in 1870. The beautiful stained glass windows were added several years after the church was built. They are made up from scenes from the Bible. Many of the windows were given by the Herbert family, both from Muckross and Cahernane. : Ireland, Irlanti, Killarney, kaupunki, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, town, travel
Vuh! A sleepy dog guarding the entrance to a shop. : Ireland, Irlanti, Killarney, kaupunki, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, town, travel No parking Trouble reading? : Ireland, Irlanti, Killarney, kaupunki, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, town, travel