Moll's Gap

Welcome to Moll’s Gap, a topographical masterpiece carved by the inexorable power of retreating glaciers during the last Ice Age. As a scholar of these lands, I invite you to stand here and observe the dramatic juxtaposition of…

Observe the convergence of pathways here, where the modern road meets the traces of the Old Kenmare Road. This ancient artery was once the primary link for travelers and livestock moving between the market towns of South Kerry. …

Peer down into the valley below to witness the textbook definition of a glacial trough. The wide, flat floor and steep sides were sculpted by a massive tongue of ice flowing through this gap during the Devensian glaciation. …

Turning your gaze toward the Killarney side, you are greeted by the shimmering expanse of the Upper Lake in the distance. This is the smallest and perhaps most enchanting of the three Lakes of Killarney. …

Examine the rock beneath your feet and surrounding the pass. This is Old Red Sandstone, a sedimentary rock that dates back over 350 million years to the Devonian period. …

While modern in its current function, the site of the Avoca shop and cafe at Moll’s Gap represents the long-standing tradition of Irish craftsmanship and hospitality. The building itself is designed to harmonize with the…

Look closely at the slopes around the gap, and you will almost certainly see the hardy Kerry mountain sheep, their fleeces marked with splashes of blue or red dye to identify their owners. These animals are perfectly adapted to…

As we conclude our exploration of Moll’s Gap, let the scale of this landscape resonate within you. We have journeyed through hundreds of millions of years of geological history, from the tropical deserts of the Devonian to the…