The Ring of Kerry
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Contents
4 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to the Ring of Kerry, a 111-mile circuit that encompasses the very essence of the Irish west. As a scholar of landscape and geography, I view the Ring not merely as a scenic drive, but as a cross-section of Ireland's…
Listen in the app2The Skelligs and the Monastic Edge
As we reach the westernmost points of the Ring, looking out toward the Atlantic, the silhouettes of the Skellig Islands often emerge from the mist. Skellig Michael, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is a jagged pyramid of sandstone…
Listen in the app3Moll's Gap and the Killarney Lakes
Turning inland as we complete the circuit, we ascend toward Moll's Gap, a high mountain pass that offers one of the most comprehensive views of the Killarney Valley. Named after Moll Hanley, who ran an illicit drinking den, or…
Listen in the app4Closing
Our circumnavigation of the Ring of Kerry is complete. We have moved through 300 million years of geological history and 6,000 years of human habitation. …
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What is The Ring of Kerry?
The Ring of Kerry is a place with 4 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Type | Activity |
|---|---|
| Story sections | 4 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 51.8411, -9.9015 |
| Last updated |