County Kerry, known as “The Kingdom,” is a place of extraordinary beauty and cultural depth in Ireland’s southwest. The home to some of the most iconic landscapes in the country—enchanting Killarney National Park, dramatic Ring of Kerry, and Skellig Michael of ancient history—Kerry has landscapes that offer an amazing vista of millennia to travel back and forth in. From the bustling Tralee to the most scenic Killarney, from the abundance of culture in Dingle to the towns and villages making up the county, this place is fairly bristling with what the Irish are really known for, which is music, art, and festivals. The coastline of County Kerry is certainly one of the most outstandingly beautiful coastlands in Ireland; amidst its variety of beaches and cliffs, it is a paradise for all lovers of water and sports. With a colorful Gaelic history, strong local communities, and an unsurpassed natural beauty, there’s something about Kerry that pulls at the heartstrings and will not let go. They offer an endless realm of opportunities for discovery and exploration.
History & Culture
Megalithic tombs and standing stones are the silent witnesses to thousands of years that the early settlers of this time have marked on Kerry. The 5th century saw, however, the arrival of Christianity and another dimension of culture into the landscape of Kerry. The austere spirituality of early Irish Christianity was very much characterized by the monastic outpost at Skellig …
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