Ireland is a land of leprechauns, fairies, and familial connections, a place of myth and magic, personal history and enchantment for many Americans. No wonder our Ireland UnTour in County Kerry is so popular. I am not about to do anything to burst your bubble. But here are a few myths we can debunk. Myth…
As we launch into our second full season of the Ireland UnTour in County Kerry, it seems a good time to see what guests are saying about our UnTour in Kenmare. Here are some recent comments from guests. This was our fourth UnTour and exceeded all our expectations. Ireland is truly a beautiful place…
There’s something supremely unique about Ireland. Maybe it’s the friendly people or the sturdy, homey architecture. Perhaps it’s the variety of landscapes, from mountains, cliffs, rolling hills and forest. Or maybe it’s just the warmth of walking into an Irish pub and enjoying a pint of Guinness with strangers that soon become friends. Whatever it…
Let’s be clear. There is never a bad time to visit Kenmare, on the edge fo the Ring of Kerry in the southwest of Ireland. That’s why we set up our Ireland UnTour there. But here is a rundown of town events from a local that might help you decide when to travel. Ongoing: Outdoor…
Vicky Johnson sure knows how to go on an adventure. On her Irish UnTour she visited many Irish sites, including the Ring of Kerry, the stone circle in UnTours’ hometown of Kenmare, and the Ring of Beara. Along the way she captured the rich textures of Southwest Ireland’s small towns and countryside with her camera….
This past spring UnTourist Jackie Johnson spent two weeks exploring the gorgeous Irish countryside. With her sister Vicky and cousins, Jackie saw the best of Kenmare, Killarney, and drove the Ring of Kerry. They stayed in the central two-story townhouse, Packie’s Corner, in Kenmare, which served as a great home-base for all their exploring. Interested…
Ireland has produced many famous musicians, among them U2, the Dubliners, the Chieftans, and Van Morrison. There are many musical offerings in both concert and pub venues all over Ireland, with touring shows and international performers covering all genres of music. And it isn’t unusual to hear rock and roll spilling from a corner pub…
Ireland’s wild coast and sylvan scenery are best taken in on its ring drives. We’ve covered the Iveragh Peninsula (both Killarney National Park and the Skellig Ring) and the Beara Peninsula in previous posts. Our last installment takes us to the Dingle Peninsula, another great peninsula that is easily accessible from the Ireland UnTour homebase…
We are continuing our tour of Ireland’s most beautiful peninsulas with a visit to the Beara, an easy drive from Kenmare, homebase to the Ireland UnTour. Less traveled than the other two peninsulas, the Beara Peninsula is a hidden paradise of quiet, winding roads through beautiful country dotted with small colorful villages and beaches….
This is our second post on the Iveragh Peninsula, better known as the Ring of Kerry. Read our first post here. Our series will continue, with features on the Dingle and Beara Peninsulas. Again, this post is based on travel by car from Kenmare, homebase of the Ireland UnTour. Visit the Skellig Ring to venture…