Podcasts about Killarney National Park

Colman O'Sullivan reports from Killarney National Park on efforts to remove invasive rhododendron.

At the end of February, the National Parks and Wildlife Service at Killarney National Park got some new machines to tackle the rhododendron problem there. The invasive shrub is a major threat to biodiversity in the area. We get an update on their progress.

Manager of Killarney National Park and divisional manager with the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS), Eamonn Meskell spoke to Jerry in the wake of recent fires around the county.

We have regularly reported on the havoc that has been wrought on the woodlands of Killarney National Park by an invasive alien species - the Common Rhododendron. However, two new flailing machines may improve the situation. Eamonn Meskell, Divisional Manager with the National Parks and Wildlife Service tells us more.

Jerry spoke to ecologist Pádraic Fogarty who wrote an article published in the Irish Examiner about his proposals to protect and nurture biodiversity in Killarney National Park. https://www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/outdoors/arid-41507525.html

We are celebrating episode 100!I know. I can't believe it either!In honor of episode 100 I want to offer up some of my favorite destinations in Europe.And I've narrowed it down to my top 10 places in Europe.Well, I have a few honorable mentions as well because I couldn't help myself.

Mary Sheehan, Conservation Ranger, National Parks and Wildlife Services, on the discovery of a rare plant in Killarney National Park which does not depend on light to survive.

1896 was the last time the yellow bird’s nest plant was recorded at Killarney National Park. One hundred and twenty-eight years later, it’s been found again in the park. Jerry spoke to senior lecturer at MTU Kerry, Dr Therese Higgins, who’s a botanist and an ecologist. Jerry also spoke to the woman who found the plant – Mary Sheehan who’s district conservation officer at Killarney National Park.

Eamonn Meskell, Project Manager for the National Parks and Wildlife Service White Tailed Eagle Reintroduction Programme, discusses the release of four chicks into the wild this morning.

The Tánaiste and leader of Fianna Fáil Micheál Martin was in Killarney National Park today for the release of four white-tailed eagle chicks which are part of the second phase of the reintroduction programme which began 17 years ago. Jerry asked him about this and about recent violence by far-right agitators.

One of the best places to check out while on an Ireland road trip has to be Killarney National Park. With beautiful ruins, stunning landscapes, and an epic waterfall, you could easily spend a day exploring this lovely part of Ireland. In this podcast episode, we're talking all about how to get to Killarney National Park, where to stay, things to see in the national park, and even visiting the town of Killarney. Don't forget to follow along! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/worldwidehoneymoon  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/worldwidehoneymoon  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@worldwidehoneymoon World Wide Honeymoon Blog: https://worldwidehoneymoon.com  France Voyager Blog: https://francevoyager.com  Subscribe to the World Wide Honeymoon blog here for monthly updates and tips + get our FREE trip planning guide: https://www.subscribepage.com/o4e5c2 

In the EU-WIDE Natura 200 event, Bioblitz, Killarney National Park was found to have 513 species. The BioBlitz is a friendly competition with fellow EU nature sites and reserves to help identify and record as many species in one day Killarney National Park managed to top the poll in Ireland, with a massive 513 species identified, 899 observations, with 11 observers. Killarney finished ninth overall. Jerry spoke to Chris Barron of Killarney National Park.

Kenmare is one of the my favorite towns in Ireland.In fact, it may be my absolute favorite.Located in County Kerry, Kenmare is colorful, vibrant and in a central location for exploring this piece of Ireland.It has great pubs — some of which have tasty food, a nice array of accommodation and incredibly friendly locals.Add in the ability to explore Killarney National Park, the Ring of Kerry, the Beara Peninsula and even some parts of County Cork and you have the perfect Irish town.Want to chat about Kenmare?Then send me an email at Lynne@WanderYourWay.com.In this episode:1:52: Intro2:55: Placing it on the Map6:26: Stone Circle7:58: Golf9:10: The Bay9:59: Reenagross Woodland Park12:59: Wandering the Town13:45: Kenmare Courtyard Gallery15:15: Places to Eat16:53: Places to Stay18:47: Killarney National Park20:29: Black Valley21:37: Ring of Kerry22:53: Ring of Beara24:47: Lynne's Favorites28:50: Wrapping it up29:12: Listener reviewImportant links:Why Kenmare Is the Perfect Irish Town13 Of the Best Things To Do in County Kerry IrelandCounty Kerry • IrelandKenmare IrelandMy Favorite Towns in IrelandAbbey Court B&BRockcrest HouseSupport the Show.Thanks to Callisa Mickle who edits the audio.Follow Wander Your Way:InstagramFacebookPinterest

In this podcast episode, we review our 2-week trip to Paris, England, Ireland, and Scotland. With places like Sainte-Chapelle in Paris, Highclere Castle and the Tower of London in England, Killarney National Park in Ireland, and the Isle of Skye in Scotland, this is how to spend 2 weeks exploring the beauty of Paris, England, Ireland, and Scotland.

The National Parks and Wildlife District Conservation Officers Mary Sheehan & Sam Bayley spoke to our reporter Eithne Dodd to discuss the NPWS Cuckoo Tracking Project, after hearing the first cuckoo call of the year yesterday.

Jerry spoke to Pat O’Leary, chair of the Kerry Tourism Industry Federation (KTIF), about we should capitalise on Ireland’s newest national and first marine park being located here in Kerry. It means that this county is home to two national parks - Páirc Náisiúnta na Mara and Killarney National Park.

Jerry presented today’s show from The Demesne in Killarney National Park, near Deenagh Lodge to mark the inaugural Killarney National Bark event – an initiative by the National Parks and Wildlife Service to promote responsible dog ownership in the park and of course, to celebrate the pets that enrich so many of our lives. Jerry spoke to Danny O’Keeffe, regional manager with the NPWS, county vet Paddy Fenton who’s also with the Kerry Dog Pound, Danny O’Sullivan the TalkAbout vet and of All Care Veterinary Hospital in Killarney, Lisa O’Donovan of Dogs Trust, Deirdre Horgan of My Canine Companion, Irene McCarthy from Kerry Dog Training, and Jake Shirtliff from Muddy Paws Training.

In 2017 global history was made when two, apparently pre-pubescent (judging by their voices), 25 year old investigators known as Kit and Rory deemed the Loch Ness Monster to be a real paranormal cryptid, giving it a double yes in their investigation. But there was a problem - how could Nessie be the only sea serpent in the British Isles when Kit and Rory grew up only around 200 miles away (as the crow flies) from Loch Ness? There are countless lakes, some larger and deeper than Loch Ness, dotted around Britain and Ireland. Well it turns out that Ireland has more than its fair share of aquatic legends. Perhaps the most famous of all is Muckie, a beast incredibly similar to Nessie and has been spotted on and off for decades in Killarney National Park. To find it will require tenacity, grit, and a not insubstantial amount of dynamite. Time for Rory and Kit to investigate.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and YouTubeJoin our Secret Society Facebook CommunitySupport us on Patreon.com/ThisParanormalLife to get access to weekly bonus episodes!Buy Official TPL Merch! - thisparanormallife.com/storeIntro music by www.purple-planet.comEdited by Philip ShackladyResearch by Ewen Friers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Margaret O’Connor, from Meenleitrim, Knocknagoshel, got in touch after hearing yesterday’s interview with Gerry Murphy of the National Parks and Wildlife Service who records rainfall at the Muckross weather station in Killarney National Park. Margaret’s grandfather started recording rainfall in their area in the 1940s and it’s a tradition continued to this day by Margaret. Every month she sends a report to Met Éireann.

In 1943, rainfall records started being kept at Muckross which is part of Killarney National Park. Gerry Murphy is the horticultural supervisor with the National Parks and Wildlife Service.

Louis O'Toole tells us about his newly-published book, 'The Spectacular Fungi of Killarney National Park' and sheds some light on these oft-overlooked organisms.

Rachel Kavanagh, a guide in Killarney National Park, is giving a public talk this Thursday evening. It will take place in Killarney House’s auditorium tomorrow at 8pm. It’s all about the McShains, a wealthy American family, who lived in Killarney House, Kenmare House and Muckross Estate.

Scott Andrews, general manager of Sheen Falls Lodge in Kenmare, Ireland, talks with Benjamin Bass of Insider Travel Report about his luxury country club in County Kerry on the Wild Atlantic Way. The property offers guests access to Killarney National Park, the Ring of Beara, the Ring of Kerry and the Ring of Kerry Golf Club. Andrews describes the lodge's rooms, two restaurants, art collection and activities, including fishing, horseback riding, hiking, falconry, archery, wine and whiskey tasting and much more. For more information, visit www.sheenfallslodge.ie. If interested, the original video of this podcast can be found on the Insider Travel Report Youtube channel or by searching for the podcast's title on Youtube.

Gearing up for the Dawn Chorus, birds named after their songs, introducing Allan Farrell to the Mooney Goes Wild team, bats emerging from hibernation and wildfires in Killarney National Park.

On tonight's programme, we speak to Eamonn Meskell, Regional Manager of the National Parks and Wildlife Service's Southern Division, about the new measures to protect against wildfires at Kilarney National Park.

We start with the red flags you should watch out for in bars - i.e. signs it's not a good place to drink - like using the glass as an ice scoop - session ahoy!Nicola tells us about Wild Isles and how the beautiful Killarney National Park and its deer featured this week. Our Fox of the Week is Julia Child, the original TV Chef and all round inspirational gal.Our follow this week is, wait for it, @butwithraptors on twitter - mental stuff.Finally we tell you about RTE's recommendations for music documentaries on RTE Player. Thanks for listening x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Simon King, naturalist, describes the thrill of filming red deer in Killarney for a new BBC documentary.

Sir David Attenborough's new series, the BBC's “Wild Isles” showcasing the red deer at Killarney National Park airs this Sunday Nick Gates, Producer/Director of the series joined us on the show.

Sir David Attenborough's new series, the BBC's “Wild Isles” showcasing the red deer at Killarney National Park airs this Sunday Nick Gates, Producer/Director of the series joined us on the show.

Cahernane House Hotel in Killarney played host today (Friday) as National Broadband Ireland (NBI), the company rolling out the new high-speed fibre broadband network under the Government's National Broadband Plan (NBP), announced that it has reached 25,000 connections to its network. Minister of State, Ossian Smyth and National Broadband Ireland Chief Executive, Peter Hendrick were joined by Gerard O'Sullivan of Kerry retail broadband provider, Ivertec to mark the milestone at the hotel, which has recently connected to the network. Cahernane House Hotel, General Manager, Emer Corridan outlined the benefits of broadband to the business while the positive impact of the NBP for the tourism and hospitality sector was also highlighted at the event. The hotel is located on the edge of Killarney National Park and dates back to 1877. County Kerry has the highest proportion of jobs directly depending on the tourism and hospitality sectors at 18%, and access to high speed broadband can allow enterprises in this sector to attract new business, deliver efficiencies and use technology to provide a better experience to customers. Emer Corridan, General Manager of Cahernane House Hotel, a recent customer of NBI's Kerry retail partner, Ivertec, said: “We've experienced great benefits from being connected to the NBI fibre network with guaranteed minimum download speeds of 500Mbps, having previously had download speeds of 16Mbps. Our business is more efficient and most importantly, our guests are extremely satisfied with the broadband access they now have when they stay with us. We are part of a hotel group and high speed broadband has made accessing central systems and meetings so much easier with a big reduction in travel time.” Peter Hendrick, Chief Executive Officer, National Broadband Ireland said: “Reaching 25,000 connections is a great milestone for our fibre rollout and it shows the momentum that National Broadband Ireland has built in 2022 with 102,000 homes, farms and businesses now able to order a connection to NBI fibre. November saw the highest number of premises connected to NBI's high-speed gigabit fibre network in a single month to date. We're also on course to be live in every county across the country by the end of the year so that there will be premises in all 26 counties which can order broadband from an NBI retail partner. “In Kerry, 6,465 homes or businesses in Tralee and Killarney, and surrounding areas, can connect now and can find out how by searching their Eircode on nbi.ie. Already 35% of eligible homes and business are connecting to the network. Cahernane House Hotel is a great example of how transformative high-speed fibre can be for tourism and hospitality businesses in rural Ireland. Research has shown that 84% of business travellers say Wi-Fi access influences them to choose a particular hotel so the potential to win new customers from this market and beyond is clear.” Ossian Smyth, Minister of State for Communications, said: “Today marks another key milestone in the achievement of Ireland's Digital Connectivity Strategy that seeks to ensure all Premises in Ireland have access to gigabit broadband by 2028. National Broadband Ireland have now passed more than 100,000 rural premises across every county and have today connected the 25,000th premises to their full fibre network. “I am happy to report, through the combination of significant private and public investment, full fibre broadband subscriptions have increased to over 420,000, representing nearly 18% coverage of all homes and businesses in the State. This is increasing at a rapid rate year on year as networks continue to be upgraded. “Access to high-speed fibre broadband is transformative for end users. I am confident that it will open up new opportunities for Cahernane House Hotel in how it operates in the future and the services it provides to its guests. It will also increase potential business and tourism opportunities, for Killarney and businesses ac...

From Cow to Cone! The story of Muckross Creamery. On a Winter's day in county Kerry in the southwest of Ireland, hear all about the Fleming family and their wonderful ice cream. We visit the cows themselves and chat amongst them and we check out the milking facilities aswell as the creamery where the end product is produced. Hear all about the beautiful area in which the farm is situated, nestled right at the edge of Killarney National Park. We find out about the family history and why John's own immediate family 'took the plunge' and decided to start producing and marketing this beautiful product. We also discover the strong family connection with the traditional sport of rowing and hear about how Santa himself ended up in the old family cottage for an extended period last December! Email; nbclancy@hotmail.com Facebook; Out the Gap podcast Insta; @outthegappodcast Twitter; @OuttheGapPodca1

Damien visited Killarney National Park to learn about the rutting season with the help of Damian Hannigan of the Irish Deer Commission and local park ranger Peter O'Toole.

A colony of bats has divided the people of Kerry, as its existence as led to a strategic housing development being refused planning permission. Plans for 228 residential units of houses, apartments, duplexes and a crèche were proposed for Killarney. An Bord Pleanála refused the planning due to artificial lighting that could impact the Lesser Horseshoe Bat in the nearby Killarney National Park. Our reporter Josh Crosbie has been to the Kingdom to get some local reaction.

A colony of bats has divided the people of Kerry, as its existence as led to a strategic housing development being refused planning permission. Plans for 228 residential units of houses, apartments, duplexes and a crèche were proposed for Killarney. An Bord Pleanála refused the planning due to artificial lighting that could impact the Lesser Horseshoe Bat in the nearby Killarney National Park. Our reporter Josh Crosbie has been to the Kingdom to get some local reaction.

In the summer of 2009, as the world was still reeling from the impact of The Great Recession, a young man, by the name of Kieran McGuinness, was trying to perfect a song. It was inspired by some grafitti he had seen in Spain. But the song had a purpose, for he was trying to find someone. And like Kieran, there were thousands of people who were trying to find someone all across Ireland. This week, in the tenth episode of the series, Ireland Untravelled, we uncover the story of the Magdalene Laundries, that of an alternative rock band, and the search of a boy for his long lost mother. Tune in, and discover the life lessons we learn from 200 years of the shame industrial complex. Listen to Petardu by Delorentos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2te0QzNidr4Till then Check out the other episodes of "Ireland Untravelled"Lost Treasures, Dynamite and the Irish Nation : https://ivm.today/3okwxm5Gaelic and the stunning decline of the Irish Language : https://ivm.today/3zmhE9iTrinity Long Room and the Soul of the Irish Nation : https://ivm.today/3PnZkSEU2, Body Snatching and the Irish Way of Death : https://ivm.today/3IQ6fl3Bombay, Paris and the improbable victory for LGBTQ+ rights in Ireland : https://ivm.today/3AJLa9BIrish roads that go nowhere, Houses no one lives in : https://ivm.today/3PGG95XTitanic, Mosul and the Global shame of Western Museums : https://ivm.today/3R9uBceThree Irish Women, Emigration and India's National Anthem : https://ivm.today/3KfZdqzYou can check previous episodes of 'Podcasts from Nowhere' on IVM Podcasts websitehttps://ivm.today/3xuayw9You can reach out to our host Utsav on Instagram: @whywetravel42(https://www.instagram.com/whywetravel42)You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.

If you love coastal views, lakes, mountains, history and fun, colorful towns, then County Kerry is your spot in Ireland.This piece of Ireland is definitely well on the tourist trail.And for a good reason.With super stars like the the Ring of Kerry and Killarney National Park — Ireland's oldest national park — County Kerry is on everyone's list.But there are some places to lose the crowds a bit.Places like the Beara Peninsula and the Skellig Ring are a couple of destinations you'll want to learn about.So tune into this jam-packed episode on this gorgeous part of Ireland.In this episode:1:47 Placing County Kerry on the map3:25 A funny story5:12 Ring of Kerry8:48 Skellig Ring12:53 Valentia Island14:47 Skellig Islands17:21 Kenmare20:27 Killarney National Park25:41 Beara Peninsula30:25 Dingle Peninsula and Dingle Town34:58 Blasket Islands36:07 Northern part of County Kerry38:00 Getting around39:22 Where to stay40:37 When to go42:05 Wrapping it upImportant links:13 Of the Best Things To Do in County Kerry IrelandIs Ireland's Ring of Kerry Really That Special?Why the Amazing Skellig Ring Needs to Be on Your Ireland Itinerary7 Best Things To Do in Killarney National ParkWhy Kenmare Is the Perfect Irish TownThe Best Things To Do in  Dingle IrelandBeara: The Stunning, Peaceful and Mystical Peninsula of IrelandCounty Kerry TourismKillarney National ParkAbbey Court KenmareRockcrest House KenmareSkellig Islands ToursOutdoors IrelandSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wanderyourway)

In this episode Andrew and Ryan talk about their visit to Killarney National Park in Ireland

A quick podcast including a clip from a Radio interview on Permits being required for Killarney National Park. Councillor Marie Moloney raised the issue over Weddings having difficulty photographing at Muckross House and thus the radio discussion. Thanks to Cork's 96FM for having us on.  You can read the original news article here: https://www.radiokerry.ie/news/claims-wedding-photographs-no-longer-allowed-to-be-taken-in-killarney-national-park-257615 Laura and Benny Photography have no problem comply with permits and have public liability insurance.  Laura and Benny Photography Photograph in Kerry and through Munster and Leinster, Ireland.

They're getting strict about wedding snaps in Killarney National Park , we talk to wedding photographer Laura. Eoin Ó Broin joins us after a Dáil showdown on cuckoo funds yesterday. We look at who needs booster shots and when with DCU's Prof Loscher. And more... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

They're getting stricter in Killarney National Park about wedding photos but pro photographer Laura of lauraandbennyphotography.com tells PJ paperwork is just part of the job! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Can't sleep, suffering from Insomnia or just need to relax? The sound of water in this video will help. This is a static scene and the repetitive visual and nature sound featured in the video will help to create a rhythm to relax your mind and help you enter a more relaxed state. Exposure to nature is very effective at helping to relax the mind and body and whilst direct exposure to nature is best even exposure to videos has been proven to be effective. While watching this video take some time to explore the scene before you. Notice the moss covered rock in the centre of the frame, if you look closely you can see water dripping off it. Take a few moments to close your eyes and visualise those drops hitting the water, think about the sound they make as they hit the water. Looking toward the back of the scene you can see the river as it comes into the scene. On the right side of the scene are the beautiful purple flowers of the rhododendron tree, whilst this makes for a beautiful sight the rhododendron is not native to Ireland and is an invasive species. This video was shot in the Killarney National Park in County Kerry Ireland. This is the Torc river just below the famous Torc waterfall. I hope that you find this video useful for helping you to relax and get to sleep, let me know in the comments. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/islander/message

I can't believe it's taken me until episode 52 to dedicate an interview to trees! Shocking behaviour, but this lovely chat with Orla makes up for it. You can follow Orla on Twitter @NaturallyOrla & don't forget to listen to her podcast The Broad Leaf! You can find out more about The Native Woodland Trust on their website and stay up to date with them on Twitter @NativeWoodTrust.Stay tuned behind the scenes of this podcast by following on Instagram @Bookofleavespodcast, Twitter @BookofLeavesPod or Facebook. Don't forget to rate, review, share, and if you can, please support this podcast on Patreon ( https://www.patreon.com/bookofleaves ). More on: http://bookofleavespodcast.com/[04:10] An intro from Orla and her journey to working with woodlands.[09:15] Who The Native Woodland Trust are and what they do.[11:20] How people can get involved.[14:15] Finding local seeds and where to plant (or IF to plant!).[24:15] The new 'Robot Trees' built in Cork.[30:55] Ireland's historic foresty & 'ancient' woodlands.[37:55] Systemic changes that need to happen to help preserve & restore woodland in Ireland & how farmers/land owners can benefit.[41:50] CAP.[44:30] Random questions!Also Mentioned: Teagsc for people with large amounts of land.The Down Survey complete map of Ireland.Killarney National Park.Stopping by Woods book by Donal Magner.Coillte. Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/bookofleaves. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

1.44 With a national agenda for rewilding large areas of our country gathering pace through proposals outlined in the EU Biodiversity Strategy. The Irish Natura Hill Farmers Association have pointed to recent fires in Killarney National Park as an insight into the potential dangers of what they maintain is a flawed policy. Michael McDonnell who represents the organisation on the Irish Uplands Forum is one our guests on the show. 10.50 A Donegal-based representative of Irish fish processors and exporters says their entire industry has been thrown into chaos because of a change in the regulations in relation to the weighing of catches. New regulations now call for all fish to be weighed at piers. Brendan Byrne, chief executive of the Irish Fish Processors and Exporters Association 15.04 ‘Sell Hard’ is the message from the IFA National Vice Chairman, Kevin Comiskey. He’s warning farmers be careful when it comes to quoted prices that meat factories are offering for lambs as the price they are willing to pay is considerably more.

Ireland reopens; By-election in Dublin Bay South; Dozens dead in Israel stampede; Arlene Foster resigns as DUP leader and NI First Minister; Fire devastates Killarney National Park; India overwhelmed by Covid-19; Von der Leyen blames sexism for Turkish snub; Unusual Oscars; Decade of commemorations; Grandparents and grandchildren can meet

Ireland reopens; By-election in Dublin Bay South; Dozens dead in Israel stampede; Arlene Foster resigns as DUP leader and NI First Minister; Fire devastates Killarney National Park; India overwhelmed by Covid-19; Von der Leyen blames sexism for Turkish snub; Unusual Oscars; Decade of commemorations; Grandparents and grandchildren can meet

Half of Killarney National Park was burnt by devastating fires this week due to 'countryside burning', something that has become an annual ritual. The Mourne Mountains suffered a similar fate. And many, many other hills and mountainous areas. We talk to Pádraic Fogarty of the Irish Wildlife Trust about why these fires are started, what CAP payments have to do with it, why we need to stop it and how we can go about it. We also talk 'ideological' housing policies; Debenhams workers still on strike; Eoghan Murphy; Arlene; Jigsaw closing and the country opening back up again.

Andrew Macilwraith, Chief Fire Officer in Kerry, discusses the wildfires that raged through Purple Mountain in Killarney National Park at the weekend.

We speak to Fergal Monaghan, Project Manager Hen Harrier project.

Here is a basic itinerary that offers a mix of city, country, and culture. This is especially useful for the first-timer to Ireland as it covers the https://www.guidester.com/best-places-ireland/ (country's most famous sights). If you don't have 10 days, then remember this. https://www.guidester.com/ireland-tour/?fbclid=IwAR1HKQlnCgvbJWDZAjQmSu9-nyU9DbooWKnS_BHgocur--3wvir2fgE85LU (Go deep rather than broad). [01:25] Perfect 10 days in Ireland defined Fly in; Dublin: Trinity College, Book of Kells, Guiness Storehouse, Christ Church Cathedral, Temple Bar)-2 days Kilkenny: Rock of Cashel-1 day https://www.guidester.com/one-day-in-cork/ (Cork): Folk music (trad/diddley-eye), Blarney Castle, Jameson Distillery-2 days https://www.guidester.com/virtual-vacation/killarney/ (Killarney): Ring of Kerry, https://www.facebook.com/Guidester/posts/3635382109857110 (Killarney National Park), Dingle Peninsula, Cliffs of Moher in https://www.guidester.com/virtual-vacation/county-clare/ (County Clare)-2 days Galway City: Connemara National Park-2 days; Fly out [06:03] Don't have 10 days - optional 3-5 days Dublin-2 days/Pick one area/Kilkenny-1 day [06:57] Dublin [08:01] Jack's Favorite [12:20] Brief History of Ireland [13:38] https://www.guidester.com/st-patrick-ireland/?fbclid=IwAR1c8urdbdvhNPi1jqTQosh9syJZjg4vmwpRWM4Gj0ASq7BVCi0dgNNIgng (St. Patrick and the color blue) [15:24] https://www.guidester.com/st-patrick-ireland/?fbclid=IwAR1c8urdbdvhNPi1jqTQosh9syJZjg4vmwpRWM4Gj0ASq7BVCi0dgNNIgng (An Important Symbol of Ireland/Not the Shamrock) [16:32] Breakaway of Northern Ireland from Ireland [19:13] United Kingdom, Great Britain, England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales [21:38] https://www.facebook.com/Guidester/posts/3635374049857916 (What is the spoken language?) [24:18] Celtic Heritage Dream. Learn. Plan. Prepare. Go to https://www.guidester.com/virtual-vacation/ (Guidester/Virtual-Vacation) Season 1: Episode 1 #Ireland #Shamrock #Travel #StPatrick #Dublin #Killarney #Trinity Kilkenny #Rock of Cashel #BlarneyCastle #Jameson #NorthernIreland #Wales #Scotland #Celtic #Travel #Europe #Vacation #travelEurope #travel #europe #vacation #traveleurope #travelguide #tourguide

Eric Dempsey takes us on a Wader Safari on North Bull Island. Éanna ní Lámhna ventures into Killarney National Park looking for a rare fern. Terry Flanagan with a health check on the Blessington Street Basin Mute Swans. UCC student Debs Allbrook on the effect of 'selfies' on the reproduction rates among Gannets at Great Saltee Island.

Muckross-based botanist Rory Hodd found Europe's rarest fern in Killarney National Park - a neotropical fern, Stenogrammitis myosuroides. It had only ever been found before in Jamaica, Cuba and the Dominican Republic. The Kerry mousetail has been suggested as a common name for the newly-discovered fern.

Rory Hodd, Ecologist and Botanist with Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland, discusses his discovery of Europe's rarest fern in Killarney National Park.

Greetings Gunn Runner Pub Songs Podcast on the charts. New singles gaining traction. Coffee with the Celtfather is back. And finishing up the Selcouth CD. And a rant on voting. It's all on Celtfather Monthly, show #269 Before we start, I want to remind you to register to vote. It looks in most states, you have until about October 5th to register, but it does vary. And just because you think you're registered, does not mean you are. Georgia has a lawsuit against it because there were over 200,000 people illegally purged from the voting record. Go to vote.org to check your registration and to register. 0:36 - PODCASTS Four episodes of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast were released in September, including a Celtic Women's special for Halfway to St Patrick's Day. I had a lot of great comments about that episode. Coming up is a Celtic Fusion episode and a Samhain or Celtic Halloween episode. I'm still debating how to theme the show. The first episode of the Pub Songs Podcast in September was a performance I recorded for Virtual Dragon Con. It was a fun show. Though as always, it's weird doing shows without audiences who respond. But I feel like I'm getting good at it. At the end of the month, the Pub Songs Podcast topped the Music Commentary Charts on Apple Podcasts. That's because I did the first big push I've done for the show in a LONG time. It was all a part of the Hobbit Day show I released on Sept 22. It features hobbit songs as well as the second single from the Dancing With Hobbits album I'm recording with Sam Gillogly. It's called "Brandywine River Reel". I feel like that was a good episode where I share my love of hobbit origin story. I created a couple themes for the October shows. One is about coming together. And the other is Firefly-related in time for the single release of "Tough Times" which I hope to get done before the election. It's also time to start thinking about the Celtic Christmas Podcast again. I know that sounds early for you. But in the music biz, bands should start submitting Christmas music tracks to radio and such in October. So that's one thing I hope to start on next month. 2:39 - VIDEOS I released several new video singles this month. There's one for "Whiskey in the Jar". This one is just me and the autoharp. It seemed like a good idea for a video to record since I released a single at the beginning of the month too. Another features two toy sheep I got for my daughters last summer. It's called "Sinead & Saoirse at Killarney National Park" and features the music of "Hobbit Hornpipe". The videos are all from my Celtic Invasion of Dingle last summer. We had a side trip to Killarney which was a lot of fun. And got silly too! My favorite video was "Lords of the Run". I go running with a couple friends 2-3 times per week. We decided to run in costume on the Saturday of Dragon Con to celebrate the Dragon Con parade that didn't happen this year. It was SO MUCH FUN to record. The video also features the music of "Brandywine River Reel". Coffee with The Celtfather is BACK for Season 7. This time it's on YouTube every Thursday at noon eastern. So far, I am feeling really good about the move from Facebook. Most of my regular viewers made the transition. The time seems better. Attendance feels up. And those who watch actually stick around (unlike on Facebook). Oh! As a cool bonus, I have themes for many shows. I've no problem coming with theme ideas too because of all the singles I'm releasing. So woohoo!!! I also am now notifying Coffee fans every Thursday via email. If you haven't signed up, please do so! 5:06 - IN THE STUDIO Last month, I scheduled 12 different singles I planned to release. I have new tracks coming out every 2-3 weeks through January. So far, the results are encouraging. I'll tell you more about the stats in a wee bit. But each of my singles is doing better and better. This test is looking very positive. Meanwhile, I'm still working on my next CD Selcouth. I have three new songs finished. But I still have some big tracks I need to finish recording. My goal was to release the album to fans by November. I'm starting to doubt whether I will achieve that goal. Songs that need work include: Breathing Bright Side of Everything Genetic Counseling Song By Amazing Grace? Serenity Valley Waltz Kilty Pleasure I'm so proud of all of those tracks. Which is why I find myself coming to a mental block to completing them. But I hope to make more progress tomorrow. 7:11 - MERCH The Sainted Song Hengers Collection is back in my store. This features this year's Irish & Celtic Music Podcast shirt, some pint glasses and more. It's only available for a limited time. I also added some two new USBs: Cats 'n' Celts and Rise of The Celtfather. Oh! And if you're subscribed to my mailing list, you'll get a discount code to save 15% in my store. Shop at magerecords.com. If you're a Brobdingnagian Bards fan, then you might want to pick up one of the last copies of "Songs of Ireland". We have finally almost sold out of that physical CD. I think there's only five copies left. You can get it in the Bards store. 9:12 - CELTIC TRAVEL Join my in 2021 for the Celtic Invasion of Scotland. We're staying in a castle in Helensburgh, Scotland. This is about 20 minutes from the bonnie banks of Loch Lomond. 9:32 - WEBSITES I made several updates in preparation for Halfway to St Patrick's Day to that website. I made sure all the links were updated as well as any new information. I updated lyrics for the Irish Song Lyrics website, including: "We'll Have A Pint", "Everybody Needs A Drinking Song", "Prettiest Hobbit" and "Whiskey in the Jar" since I added a new video. 10:05 - SHOWS PLANNED FOR OCTOBER THURS: Coffee with The Celtfather, YouTube (Season 7) @ 12:00 PM EST OCT 3: Interstellar Ginger Beer & Exploration Co in Alabaster, AL @ 6:00 - 8:00 PM EDT OCT 17: The Lost Druid in Decatur, GA @ 7:00 - 9:00 PM EDT OCT 22: Celtfather Live on YouTube @ 8:00 - 9 PM EDT 12:00 - STATS Mailing list subscribers = 1203 is up from 1171 Celtic Music Magazine = 4008 is up from 4003 YouTube Subscribers = 4790  is up 52 from 4738 Facebook Likes = 3759 is up from 3755 Instagram = 1851 is up from 1838 Spotify followers: 1632 is up 24 from 1608 is up 29 from 1579 # Number of listens on Spotify: 2588 is up from 2280 Latest Spotify Single Stats: "Hobbit Hornpipe" released Aug 26: 801 is up from 18 "Whiskey in the Jar" released Sept 8: 160 "Brandywine River Reel" released Sept 22: 22 Most-popular songs on Spotify: The Widow and the Devil (1.4K), Hobbit Hornpipe (789), Doctor of Gallifrey (469), A-Working in the Garden (251), Hero of Canton (200) Most-popular songs on Amazon Music: Hero of Canton (454), Doctor of Gallifrey (280), The Widow and the Devil (78), Pan-Galactic Gargle Blaster (39), Bring Me Home, Boys (39) 16:33 - PATREON Patreon Subscribers: 162 is up from 159 Patreon Monthly Income: $1196 is up from $1178 We'll see what happens to those numbers when I finish this podcast on a rant. But first... Thanks as always for supporting my music. Streaming music gives you a quick and easy way to sample all of my music. Digital sales keep my business running. Tips and CD sales allow me to tour. Kickstarter funds physical products like CDs, shirts and other merch. And Patreon funds my songwriting! Join the Gunn Runners Club on Patreon to support my songwriting. You will step behind-the-scenes with new music, bonus podcasts, videos, and live concerts. 17:32 - RANT ON VOTING At the start of the podcast, I asked you to register to vote. It is absurd to say. But I feel like it's now necessary to encourage you to vote in November.  Some people are talking about voting fraud. Some are talking about foreign interference in our elections. Some don't think voting makes a difference. I want to share a few hopefully bipartisan thoughts on the topic. The statistics say that voting fraud is immaterial. Anyone who tells you otherwise is committing voter fraud by making you think your vote doesn't count. It does. So don't believe those liars. We already know that Russia and China are trying to manipulate the outcome of this election. We know that Russia succeeded in the last election. They're using social media to manipulate us. How? They share memes and fake news that appeal to you. And you end up sharing them. My suggestion. Stop. Put a moratorium on sharing news or memes until December. Instead, share who you plan to vote for and why. That said, I will vote for Joe Biden in November. And I will tell you why. I want to bring kindness back to the White House. I want stability. I want a return to Law and Order. Trump promises that but makes things worse Every time. Vice President Biden will do that. He's not the candidate I want. But he's the candidate our country needs. He's a moderate who will actively try to serve ALL Americans. Not just his people. Trump is threatening our Constitution. He said he will refuse to leave office if he loses. That is the definition of a coup. That is treason. And right now, the polls have him with a 22% chance to win. A landslide victory is the only way America will have peace and prosperity back in our nation. It's the only way Trump will willing leave and our country will remain intact. So Yes, I do want you to vote for Joe Biden in November. Our country depends on it. Thank you for supporting Sci F'Irish music at Celtfather.com! #CFMonthly

Live from Tralee so a Kerry heavy ep this week - talking about Pray For Ponza, A Holiday in Crete, Theories about vaccines and communism, EmailsBack to Dublin next week g'luckSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/shanesbrilliantpodcast)

Stevie chats with Chris from the Between the Mountains Podcast to talk about some different hiking adventures Chris has been on, and a few outdoor trips he's planning. The two travel podcasters also talk about the benefits of getting outdoors and why hiking a mountain is something everyone should try. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/dbetravel)

A friend visits from the US, and we head to Killarney National Park to see the Gap of Dunloe. Just before my buddy's arrival, I meet a young woman who piques my interest. For the first time in the show, there's an element of romance. Experience Torc Waterfall, Ross Castle, and the Gap of Dunloe, as well as a wild night of flirtation in Galway City. Enjoy Episode 8 of Attempting Local: A Year Abroad in Galway, Ireland, and head to anchor.fm/cullan-mcnamara OR patreon.com/cullanmac to support the show! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Paschal Sheehy, Southern Editor, visits Killarney National Park where its formal gardens, woodlands, wild deer and famous lakes remain out of bounds to the public due to Covid-19 restrictions

Today ,as we cover Irish histories, mysteries, and legends, this week we take a trip to Muckross Lake in Killarney National Park to dive into the story of Mucky The Muckross Monster. In this episode we discuss the finding of Muckross Monster, Fionn MacCumhaill, the celtic goddess Brigid, and St Patrick and their association with the legend of serpents in Ireland. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/encouragingdistraction/message

In this week's Down to East Dr. Cara Augustenborg joins Ivan to talk about Ireland's emerging wildfire reality following the Killarney National Park fire last weekend.    

In this episode of the podcast I talk with my good buddy Paul Dowling. Paul is an avid hunter and shooter. Before recording the podcast we attended the Rut Walk in Killarney National Park organized by The Wild Deer Association of Ireland. Paul is an active member of the aforementioned organization and was one of the co-organizers of the Rut Walk. As you can imagine, we talk all things deer hunting and deer management, from proper clothing to education of hunters and non-hunters alike. We also discuss what we heard and learned from the park rangers during the Rut Walk. Even if you’re not a hunter, but you love deer and are concerned about their wellbeing as a species, you should definitely listen to this episode.

This episode is a deer season opener special! The 1st of September is approaching fast and it marks the beginning of deer hunting season in Ireland. My guest on the podcast is the Public Relations Officer for Irish Deer Commission, Damien Hannigan. We discuss deer conservation in Ireland, the position of various stakeholders on deer management, wildlife crime and many other deer related issues. It is a must-listen for all deer hunters and stalkers. Also, don’t forget to email info@irishdeercommission.ie to book your place on the Rut Walk in Killarney National Park, taking place on the 14th of October. The event is free of charge but places are limited, so make sure to book early. http://irishdeercommission.ie

Do you ever join bike tours or rent a bike to get around when you are on your vacation? We do!  And here's a virtual experience piece and advice for renting a bike and cycling in Killarney National Park in Ireland.  You'll learn about the two most popular biking routes in Killarney National Park (paired with map images below) and can then imagine yourself as part of  a ride, at a pitstop conversation that happened along the cross lines of  a lake shore, a view of Innisfallen island, a large lime kiln, and a peek-a-boo look at Ross Castle in the distance.  Our bike rental and friendly advice comes from the people at O'Sullivan's Cycling and you can find them online at www.osullivanscycles.com . The bike path map images that show the routes discussed can be found at our website at www.amidlifetraveler.comThanks for listening!

Do you ever join bike tours or rent a bike to get around when you are on your vacation? We do!  And here's a virtual experience piece and advice for renting a bike and cycling in Killarney National Park in Ireland.  You'll learn about the two most popular biking routes in Killarney National Park (paired with map images below) and can then imagine yourself as part of  a ride, at a pitstop conversation that happened along the cross lines of  a lake shore, a view of Innisfallen island, a large lime kiln, and a peek-a-boo look at Ross Castle in the distance.   Our bike rental and friendly advice comes from the people at O'Sullivan's Cycling and you can find them online at www.osullivanscycles.com . The bike path map images that show the routes discussed can be found at our website at www.amidlifetraveler.com Thanks for listening!

Do you ever join bike tours or rent a bike to get around when you are on your vacation? We do!  And here's a virtual experience piece and advice for renting a bike and cycling in Killarney National Park in Ireland.  You'll learn about the two most popular biking routes in Killarney National Park (paired with map images below) and can then imagine yourself as part of  a ride, at a pitstop conversation that happened along the cross lines of  a lake shore, a view of Innisfallen island, a large lime kiln, and a peek-a-boo look at Ross Castle in the distance.  Our bike rental and friendly advice comes from the people at O'Sullivan's Cycling and you can find them online at www.osullivanscycles.com . The bike path map images that show the routes discussed can be found at our website at www.amidlifetraveler.comThanks for listening!

Are you looking for great vacation experiences in Ireland? If yes, then this is an episode for you! We sit down to chat and compare our '3 Best Experiences' from Ireland vacations along with Cindy Loe of the One Perfect Day In Travel (guide books, travel blog and a travel podcast). It was hard to limit to just three experiences, so there are some extras thrown in here.... Ireland vacation experiences include visiting ancient Ireland sites, taking a boat ride around the Eye of Ireland in a small town just outside of Dublin, enjoying Irish pub music / food / people, a museum in Dublin that has a collection of some of the oldest religious writings in the world amongst many faiths, the Dingle Peninsula, plus bike riding in Killarney National Park, hiking at Giant's Causeway, and kayaking on the Port of Cork.

Are you looking for great vacation experiences in Ireland? If yes, then this is an episode for you! We sit down to chat and compare our '3 Best Experiences' from Ireland vacations along with Cindy Loe of the One Perfect Day In Travel (guide books, travel blog and a travel podcast). It was hard to limit to just three experiences, so there are some extras thrown in here.... Ireland vacation experiences include visiting ancient Ireland sites, taking a boat ride around the Eye of Ireland in a small town just outside of Dublin, enjoying Irish pub music / food / people, a museum in Dublin that has a collection of some of the oldest religious writings in the world amongst many faiths, the Dingle Peninsula, plus bike riding in Killarney National Park, hiking at Giant's Causeway, and kayaking on the Port of Cork.

Are you looking for great vacation experiences in Ireland? If yes, then this is an episode for you! We sit down to chat and compare our '3 Best Experiences' from Ireland vacations along with Cindy Loe of the One Perfect Day In Travel (guide books, travel blog and a travel podcast). It was hard to limit to just three experiences, so there are some extras thrown in here.... Ireland vacation experiences include visiting ancient Ireland sites, taking a boat ride around the Eye of Ireland in a small town just outside of Dublin, enjoying Irish pub music / food / people, a museum in Dublin that has a collection of some of the oldest religious writings in the world amongst many faiths, the Dingle Peninsula, plus bike riding in Killarney National Park, hiking at Giant's Causeway, and kayaking on the Port of Cork.

Attention vacation planners! If Ireland is on your vacation list, then check out this episode which describes the top 'must see & do' day tour from Killarney Ireland (spoiler alert, it's the Gap of Dunloe), plus ideas for a recommended 4 day itinerary in Ireland using Killarney as your home base. As a follow to the history and perspective on Killarney that Allan O'Connor described in our last episode, this time you get to hear Allan's advice for vacation planning in and around the Killarney Ireland area. Attaractions include: Dingle Penninsula, the Ring of Kerry, Killarney National Park, and the famous Gap of Dunloe. Show notes and links for additional information on our website at www.amidlifetraveler.comGuest note: Allan O'Connor is helpful Killarney local who is featured in multiple episodes of Amidlife Traveler podcast. Allan works at the iconic The Killarney Park Hotel as Business Development Manager, where he spends much of his time helping people discover and enjoy what Killarney and Ireland has to offer visitors. Host note; The topics and shows featured in our Ireland series are based on our real experiences and opinions. This is not a paid program and is instead from our experiences in Ireland. #travel, #travelpodcast #, #tourismireland, #tbexireland, #vacationplans #travelpodcast #amidlifetraveler #ireland #travel #enjoykerry, #killarney, #killarneyparkhotel, #

Attention vacation planners! If Ireland is on your vacation list, then check out this episode which describes the top 'must see & do' day tour from Killarney Ireland (spoiler alert, it's the Gap of Dunloe), plus ideas for a recommended 4 day itinerary in Ireland using Killarney as your home base. As a follow to the history and perspective on Killarney that Allan O'Connor described in our last episode, this time you get to hear Allan's advice for vacation planning in and around the Killarney Ireland area. Attaractions include: Dingle Penninsula, the Ring of Kerry, Killarney National Park, and the famous Gap of Dunloe. Show notes and links for additional information on our website at www.amidlifetraveler.com Guest note: Allan O'Connor is helpful Killarney local who is featured in multiple episodes of Amidlife Traveler podcast. Allan works at the iconic The Killarney Park Hotel as Business Development Manager, where he spends much of his time helping people discover and enjoy what Killarney and Ireland has to offer visitors. Host note; The topics and shows featured in our Ireland series are based on our real experiences and opinions. This is not a paid program and is instead from our experiences in Ireland. #travel, #travelpodcast #, #tourismireland, #tbexireland, #vacationplans #travelpodcast #amidlifetraveler #ireland #travel #enjoykerry, #killarney, #killarneyparkhotel, #

Attention vacation planners! If Ireland is on your vacation list, then check out this episode which describes the top 'must see & do' day tour from Killarney Ireland (spoiler alert, it's the Gap of Dunloe), plus ideas for a recommended 4 day itinerary in Ireland using Killarney as your home base. As a follow to the history and perspective on Killarney that Allan O'Connor described in our last episode, this time you get to hear Allan's advice for vacation planning in and around the Killarney Ireland area. Attaractions include: Dingle Penninsula, the Ring of Kerry, Killarney National Park, and the famous Gap of Dunloe. Show notes and links for additional information on our website at www.amidlifetraveler.comGuest note: Allan O'Connor is helpful Killarney local who is featured in multiple episodes of Amidlife Traveler podcast. Allan works at the iconic The Killarney Park Hotel as Business Development Manager, where he spends much of his time helping people discover and enjoy what Killarney and Ireland has to offer visitors. Host note; The topics and shows featured in our Ireland series are based on our real experiences and opinions. This is not a paid program and is instead from our experiences in Ireland. #travel, #travelpodcast #, #tourismireland, #tbexireland, #vacationplans #travelpodcast #amidlifetraveler #ireland #travel #enjoykerry, #killarney, #killarneyparkhotel, #

If you visit Ireland, try to spend at least two days exploring Killarney. This town makes a great base for exploring the Ring of Kerry and the Dingle peninsula, and its many highlights warrant at least two days for exploring the town and the Killarney National Park. On your first day, take a walk or … More Two Perfect Days in Killarney, Ireland: Things to Do, Walking Tours, Maps & Podcast #30 The post Two Perfect Days in Killarney, Ireland: Things to Do, Walking Tours, Maps & Podcast #30 appeared first on One Perfect Day In.

We present the second half of our conversation with Peter and Kemberlee from All Ireland Travel (see show notes from Episode 12). B&B Vouchers Vouchers for accommodation at B&Bs (and sometimes hotels) are often part of vacation packages for travel in Ireland, or they may be sometimes be purchased separately. We have never used vouchers on any of our trips to Ireland. We neither condone nor condemn their use. You really have to decide for yourself if you think they would work well for your travel plans. How do you make that decision? Take a look at some of the following sites for more information. On this site, Michele Erdvig (an Ireland Expert from IrelandYes.com) gives readers an interesting take on when she thinks B&B vouchers may or may not be a good value for travel in Ireland. http://en.allexperts.com/q/Ireland-144/2009/2/B-B-Vouchers-Ireland.htm Read this article for a good look at the pros and cons of the vouchers. http://www.dochara.com/save/save-on-accommodation/bed-breakfast-vouchers/ Peter and Kemberlee's favorite places to visit in Ireland: Killarney Countryside Killarney National Park http://www.killarneynationalpark.ie/ The Gap of Dunloe Here, we will make appropriate use of the wonderful descriptions Kemberlee and Peter have placed on their website of places of interest in Ireland. http://www.all-ireland.com/attractions/munster/kerry/gapofdunloe.htm#brandon Here is a general description of the Gap of Dunloe. http://www.irishtourism.com/attractions-ireland/gap-of-dunloe_155224-attraction.htm And the following description of the Gap comes from the Planet Ware website (www.planetware.com). “The western part of the Killarney National Park extends from the Upper Lake to the southwest shore of the Lower Lake by way of Purple Mount (2,698ft/822m) and its northern foothills. This range of hills is separated from Macgillicuddy's Reeks to the west by the rocky defile known as the Gap of Dunloe, best reached from the R562, which follows the north side of the Lower Lake. From the road to the Gap, which goes off on the left just after the golf courses, can be seen Dunloe Castle, set amid trees, and a group of ogham stones (National Monument). It is customary to drive as far as Kate Kearney's Cottage, but from there the climb to the pass (some 2.5mi/4km) is usually continued in a jaunting car, on a pony or on foot. There are five little lakes, fed by a rapid mountain stream. The highest of these is Serpent Lake, into which St Patrick is said to have consigned all the snakes he expelled form Ireland. The mighty rocks bearing the marks of glacial action which flank the gorge give an excellent echo. From the top of the pass (784ft/239m) there are superb views of hills, valleys and lakes in the varied shades of green, yellow and brown presented by the vegetation and the red sandstone rocks.” This little gem is one visitor's description of the walk through the Gap. It's a very wonderful description of most of the walk. We say “most of the walk” because the family in the story didn't walk all the way through the Gap to the Black Valley side. It's a shame that many people don't get all the way through, too, because we really thought that last mile and a half were probably the most beautiful and serene of the whole walk. (Unless you pay them extra, the jaunting cars don't go further than the third lake in the gap, and there's still a couple of miles of gorgeous valley to be experienced from there!) http://www.irelandforvisitors.com/articles/the_gap.htm A thorough description (with photos) of how many tourists make the trek through the Gap of Dunloe and back to Killarney Town each day: http://www.lakehotel.com/Gap_of_dunloe.htm The Black Valley On our visit to Killarney National Park this year, we were determined to walk the Gap of Dunloe, and (thanks to confirmation from Peter and Kemberlee) we decided to start our walk at the Gap Head on the Black Valley end of the Gap. We did this because we had heard stories about how crowded it can get at the other end of the gap where most people begin their journey. We parked next to a little church in the Black Valley and made our way up the switchbacks in the road leading up into the gap. When we arrived at the other end of the gap, we had a lovely lunch at Kate Kearney's Cottage and, as it had begun to rain in earnest, we decided to hire a jaunting car to take us up to the third lake (which is generally as far as they go before they turn around and head back). From there, we continued walking through the rest of the gap and back to our car in the Black Valley. The road down into the Black Valley is not a drive for the faint of heart or the inexperienced driver, but the rewards are well worth it, if you can stomach the narrow, bumpy roads. At the bottom of the drive, you can either turn right toward Lord Brandon's Cottage or left toward the Gap of Dunloe. The drive to Lord Brandon's Cottage is really beautiful (and the road has been repaved beginning at the point where it enters Killarney National Park property) and worth a look! You could park your car at the small lot near the gates at Six Arch Bridge and walk the extra 2 or 3 km to the Gap of Dunloe, and we considered doing that, but decided against it. We were very glad that we didn't have to walk the extra distance at the end of our day, as we were water-logged (despite the proper gear and apparel) and VERY tired from fighting against the wind the last couple of miles! On a fairly nice day, though, it might not have been too bad. We'll never know… Muckross House and Gardens http://www.muckross-house.ie/ We have, admittedly, never visited Muckross House, but it looks to be a lovely period house that has been very well maintained and furnished. We would like to stop in during one of our future trips. Gougane Barra You might not recognize this name at first, but many of you may have seen photos of the fairly well-known oratory of St. Finbarr, which is located on an island in Gougane Barra Forest Park. http://www.coillteoutdoors.ie/?id=53&rec_site=88 http://www.gougane.cork2020.com/ We were quite heartbroken that, due to the late hour of the day when we passed by, we were unable to make the detour to visit. The park also contains the source of the mighty River Lee (which eventually travels downhill to Cork City and out into Cork Harbour). We will be back to visit Gougane Barra! Dublin City Just about everyone who visits Ireland will spend some amount of time in Dublin City. There are many, many worthwhile things to see and do in the city, but you won't need a car. For this reason, we generally suggest to our listeners that they visit Dublin either at the beginning of their stay or at the end of their stay (before they pick up a rental car or after they've dropped it off). It's very easy to get to and from Dublin Airport to the city center, and driving in Dublin is, in some ways, more painful than driving in New York City! An informative website to visit, as one might guess, is http://www.dublin.ie/, where you can plan out your itinerary. Be sure to make note of any festivals or special events that might affect where you can and cannot go. Below are a couple of the bus companies that provide the hop-on/hop-off tours of the city, as was mentioned in the podcast. http://www.dublinsightseeing.ie/  (Dublin Bus Tour) http://www.dublinsightseeing.ie/pdf/tours_08.pdf (Here's where you can download the PDF flyer for the Dublin Bus Tours) http://www.irishcitytours.com/hop_citydublin.htm (Irish Sightseeing Tours - the red and yellow buses) You can also book day tours by bus from Dublin City out to places like the Wicklow Mountains and Malahide and Brú na Bóinne. The Antrim Coast As we have mentioned in previous podcasts, we have not made it into Northern Ireland yet. We would like to make a special trip of 2-3 weeks, in order to give the region the attention it deserves. http://www.northantrim.com/ The following site includes information about Glenarriff, a favorite area that Kemberlee mentions in the interview. http://www.causewaycoastandglens.com/ (Causeway Coast and Glens) The Beara Peninsula (and West County Cork) If you would like general information about the peninsula, consult the following website: http://www.bearatourism.com/ The Beara Way is popular walking route located on the Beara Peninsula. The length of the complete walk is apparently difficult to estimate. Some information indicates the walk is 115 miles, while others maintain that is over 130 miles. In all fairness, there are several splinter routes that go off the main route, so the distance you would go would probably be determined by the number of those splinter routes you explore. Even if you don't get out of your car and walk at all (which would be a real shame, because you'll miss a lot of really interesting sites), the Beara Peninsula offers beautiful landscapes and vistas along the main ring road, and you'll not generally find the number of people and vehicles that you would find on, say, the Ring of Kerry right next door! Dingle Peninsula A good site for information about your trip to the Dingle Peninsula. http://www.dingle-peninsula.ie/ Dingle is also less crowded than the Ring of Kerry, generally, but there are many historical/archaeological sites of interest. As the Wikitravel website describes the area: “The landscape is wild and beautiful from the eastern spine of the peninsula in the steep Slieve Mish (mountain of phantoms) to the western end where the land breaks into a scattering of uninhabited and dramatic islands and cliffs and beaches alternate around the coast. Dingle town (An Daingean) is small enough to walk and big enough to be lively.” http://wikitravel.org/en/Dingle_Peninsula North Clare Doolin “Doolin is a small fishing village on the west coast of Ireland, often referred to as the capital of Irish traditional music.” – this is the description on the Doolin website: http://www.doolinireland.net/. For further information on Doolin and its environs, refer to: http://www.doolin-tourism.com/ The Burren The Burren is basically a geological region of County Clare. http://www.burrenpage.com/ Wikipedia describes it this way:  Its “rolling hills are composed of limestone pavements with crisscrossing cracks known as "grikes", leaving isolated rocks called "clints". The region supports arctic, Mediterranean and alpine plants side by side, due to the unusual environment. The blue flower of the Spring Gentian, an alpine plant, is used as a symbol for the area by the tourist board. Burren's many limestone cliffs, particularly the sea-cliffs at Ailladie, are popular with rock-climbers. For potholers (spelunkers), there are a number of charted caves in the area.” The Burren Centre in Kilfenora is a great place to start your visit to the Burren region. You can view an informative video about the Burren and walk through the exhibition area where you'll get an understanding of how the Burren came to be and what life on the Burren has been like for animals, plants, and man. http://www.theburrencentre.ie/ This is one of our favorite pages about the Burren: http://www.burrenbeo.com/ Derry City, Northern Ireland You may still hear Derry referred to as Londonderry, but most locals simply refer to the city as Derry. Derry has a long and, sometimes, unsettled history. But its turbulent history is always interesting. http://www.derrycity.gov.uk/http://www.derryvisitor.com/ Here is a brief history of Derry (up to the 1920s). http://www.geographia.com/northern-ireland/ukider01.htm A Wikipedia article examines more of Derry's history and geography. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Derry Carrickfergus, County Antrim Dobbins Castle (a.k.a. D'Aubins Castle or Dobbins Inn Hotel) A little of the history of the hotel and its ghost(s) can be found at the All Ireland Travel website: http://www.all-ireland.com/accommodations/ulster/antrim/dobbinsinnhotel.htm Glenariff, County Antrim Glenariff, sometimes called the “Queen of the Glens,” is one the famous Glens of Antrim. It is the largest of the glens and was shaped, as were the others, by glaciers during the Ice Age. One of the most popular places to visit in this beautiful glen is the forest park: http://www.irelandholidays.net/English/Activities/Glenariff/Forestpark.htm We hope you enjoyed listening in on our afternoon conversation in Inchigeela. We'll meet you again down the road!

Hello again! Just a quick update to let you know what we've been doing. Day 5 (Killarney) Thursday morning we checked out of our accommodation near Dungarvan/Helvick Head and travelled west to Killarney. There's a national park near the town of Killarney, and the highest mountain peaks in Ireland are located near the park (MacGillycuddy's Reeks). We arrived in Killarney around mid-day, and, even though it was a little early, we decided to check and see if we could get into our B&B, so we'd have less in the car. They were very kind and did let us check in before 2 p.m., as our rooms were already cleaned from the previous night's guests. We got back in the car and decided to drive out to Killarney National Park, mainly to see Torc Waterfall. It was very beautiful (see the photo). We then headed further up the road to Ladies' View, said to be named by the ladies-in-waiting of Queen Victoria as the most beautiful view they experienced on their visit to Ireland in 1861. It is a very spectacular view, and a very scenic drive to get to. (I almost said it was a "lovely" drive; however, because the road is quite narrow and busy with bus traffic, I can't really claim that it was a lovely drive. The drive was quite frightening, actually, but we made it without actually scraping off either of the side-view mirrors!) On our way back to the town of Killarney, we stopped at a couple of spots to take photos of the lakes. At one stop, there was a gentleman named Michael who asked us if we wanted to take a boat ride for 15 Euro each. We respectfully declined his offer as it was getting late, we were hungry, and 15 Eur. seemed a lot for a boat ride.Upon returning to town, we parked back at the B&B and walked to the town center to find something for dinner. We passed a lot of restaurants on High Street, but most of the prices were well out of our range (in the $30-50 equivalent range). We settled on the bar service at a place called O'Meara's. Travis and Lisa had a lovely chicken curry with rice for 10.75 Eur, and Mom and I had the salmon salad for 11 Eur. I got to have my first Guinness of the trip, Lisa got her Smithwick's, and Mom finally got to taste her Irish coffee (she wasn't all that impressed, but now she can say she did it). The food was actually very good, and we were all quite hungry from all the walking we did at the park. Day 6 (Dingle) After a tasty breakfast at the B&B, we headed out to take the tour of Ross Castle on Lough Leane. Ross Castle has been very well restored, and the tour is very informative. We enjoyed the 1/2 hour tour of the tower portion of the castle (you can't go into the rest of it). We were a little sad that we were not allowed to take any photographs inside the castle, but we liked the tour and our guide, Maureen, anyway! At the conclusion of the castle tour, we made our way to the Dingle Peninsula. We stopped at Inch Strand (beach) to have our picnic lunch - we have a picnic lunch every day to save money. Inch is a very long, beautiful stretch of beach. If you've ever seen the film "Ryan's Daughter," part of that movie was filmed on the beach there. It's a beach where many people ride horses (I've heard there are actually races there...), and there were a few there when we first arrived, but they left shortly after our arrival. We walked up to the sea edge for a bit and then headed on to Dingle Town and our B&B for the evening. After a brief chat with our hostess, Angela, and checking in to our comfy rooms, we went back into town (the B&B is about 1 km past the town center) to check out the shops. Lisa was able to cross several hard-to-find items off her shopping list and was a very happy girl!We were going to drive up Connor Pass - since the last time Travis and I visited Dingle Peninsula, it was totally foggy and rainy and we couldn't see a thing - but we decided we would take a chance that the weather would hold, and we'll go over it tomorrow on our way to Tipperary. Today, we went to visit Gallarus Oratory - a very small stone church that was built in the 7th or 8th century (they're not exactly sure). The church was built using a corbelling technique that still keeps the church bone dry on the inside, even in the heaviest of rainstorms! Upon leaving that site, we went to Kilmalkedar, where there's an old church, an ogham stone, an ancient sun dial, and a cemetery. The weather was very cloudy for a good part of the day, but the clouds broke and the sun came out and the day was another beautiful, sunny day! What a blessing! We're ready for some rain about now, though, oddly enough... Again, the restaurants were really quite expensive, so we decided to have a picnic supper as well. We bought a few items at the local grocery store and returned to our B&B to sit on the balcony that overlooks Dingle Harbor. After we finished our cheese and brown bread and an interesting little dessert we found that was supposed to be cheesecake (but had more of a consistency of a thick pudding), we retired to our rooms for the evening.Tomorrow, we finish our tour of the Dingle Peninsula and head for our self-catering accommodation in Tipperary. Until then...Slan!