Pauline's Guidebook
Museum
Unique opportunity to meet a vintage car collector and view his amazing collection.
Kilgarvan Motor Museum
Unique opportunity to meet a vintage car collector and view his amazing collection.
Neighbourhoods
Kenmare
Kenmare is renowned for its gourmet dining in a beautiful setting.
Outdoor Activity
Beautiful scenery and unique opportunity to ride into Kenmare Bay.
https://www.dromquinna-stables.com
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Dromquinna STABLES
Beautiful scenery and unique opportunity to ride into Kenmare Bay.
https://www.dromquinna-stables.com
Great horse rides, tailored to your needs, up through back country and mountain roads. Beautiful scenery.
http://kenmare.com/rivervalleystables/
River Valley Stables
2 Sheen Falls Country ClubGreat horse rides, tailored to your needs, up through back country and mountain roads. Beautiful scenery.
http://kenmare.com/rivervalleystables/
Beautiful and quiet forest walk with short, kid-friendly walks and picnic areas. More adventurous walkers can turn their walk into a 15km loop if they wish.
https://www.coillte.ie/site/rossacroo-wood/
Rossacroo Forest
R569Beautiful and quiet forest walk with short, kid-friendly walks and picnic areas. More adventurous walkers can turn their walk into a 15km loop if they wish.
https://www.coillte.ie/site/rossacroo-wood/
MacCaura’s Grave: Great and little known walk past historic sites and an ancient grave, alongside the Slaheney river.
https://www.irishexaminer.com/property/homeandoutdoors/arid-20265949.html
Mary Downing (c. 1815–1881)
The Grave of Macaura
And this is thy grave, Macaura,
Here by the pathway lone,
Where the thorn-blossoms are bending
Over thy mouldered stone.
Alas! for the sons of glory;
Oh! thou of the darkened brow,
And the eagle plume, and the belted clans,
Is it here thou art sleeping now?
Oh wild is the spot, Macaura,
In which they have laid thee low—
The field where thy people triumphed
Over a slaughtered foe;
And loud was the Banshee’s wailing,
And deep was the clansmen’s sorrow,
When, with bloody hands and burning tears,
They buried thee here, Macaura!
And now thy dwelling is lonely,
King of the rushing horde;
And now thy battles are over.
Chief of the shining sword;
And the rolling thunder echoes
O’er torrent and mointain free,
But alas! and alas! Macaura,
It will not awaken thee.
Farewell to thy grave, Macaura,
Where the slanting sunbeams shine,
And the briar and waving fern
Over thy slumbers twine;
Thou, whose gathering sunmions
Could waken the sleeping glen;
Macaura, alas for thee and thine,
’Twill never be heard again!
Slaheny
MacCaura’s Grave: Great and little known walk past historic sites and an ancient grave, alongside the Slaheney river.
https://www.irishexaminer.com/property/homeandoutdoors/arid-20265949.html
Mary Downing (c. 1815–1881)
The Grave of Macaura
And this is thy grave, Macaura,
Here by the pathway lone,
Where the thorn-blossoms are bending
Over thy mouldered stone.
Alas! for the sons of glory;
Oh! thou of the darkened brow,
And the eagle plume, and the belted clans,
Is it here thou art sleeping now?
Oh wild is the spot, Macaura,
In which they have laid thee low—
The field where thy people triumphed
Over a slaughtered foe;
And loud was the Banshee’s wailing,
And deep was the clansmen’s sorrow,
When, with bloody hands and burning tears,
They buried thee here, Macaura!
And now thy dwelling is lonely,
King of the rushing horde;
And now thy battles are over.
Chief of the shining sword;
And the rolling thunder echoes
O’er torrent and mointain free,
But alas! and alas! Macaura,
It will not awaken thee.
Farewell to thy grave, Macaura,
Where the slanting sunbeams shine,
And the briar and waving fern
Over thy slumbers twine;
Thou, whose gathering sunmions
Could waken the sleeping glen;
Macaura, alas for thee and thine,
’Twill never be heard again!
Kenmare Golf Club
Working sheep farm in a fairly remote location, however it’s very accessible. Simple walks to challenging hikes, with lake, waterfall, hills and pasture to take in. Lovely day out for the family.
38km from Kilgarvan.
http://gleninchaquinpark.com
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Gleninchaquin Park
Working sheep farm in a fairly remote location, however it’s very accessible. Simple walks to challenging hikes, with lake, waterfall, hills and pasture to take in. Lovely day out for the family.
38km from Kilgarvan.
http://gleninchaquinpark.com
Sightseeing
Seal and eagle watching tours on beautiful Kenmare Bay.
https://www.seafariireland.com
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Seafari, eco-nature and seal watching
Seal and eagle watching tours on beautiful Kenmare Bay.
https://www.seafariireland.com
Beautiful scenic and historic spot. There is a sense of solitude here and it’s easy to see why monks selected this location.
The name Gougane Barra comes from Saint Finbarr, who is said to have built a monastery on an island in the lake nearby during the 6th century. The present ruins date from around 1700 when a priest called Denis O'Mahony retreated to the island. During the times of the Penal Laws, Gougane Barra's remoteness meant that it became a popular place for the celebration of the Roman Catholic Mass. The nineteenth century oratory which stands near the original monastery is famous for its picturesque location and richly decorated interior and is a popular place for wedding photography. St Finbar’s Oratory is the final destination for one of the five Pilgrim Paths of Ireland, St. Finbar's Pilgrim Path, which starts 35-kilometres away in Drimoleague.
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Gougane Barra
Beautiful scenic and historic spot. There is a sense of solitude here and it’s easy to see why monks selected this location.
The name Gougane Barra comes from Saint Finbarr, who is said to have built a monastery on an island in the lake nearby during the 6th century. The present ruins date from around 1700 when a priest called Denis O'Mahony retreated to the island. During the times of the Penal Laws, Gougane Barra's remoteness meant that it became a popular place for the celebration of the Roman Catholic Mass. The nineteenth century oratory which stands near the original monastery is famous for its picturesque location and richly decorated interior and is a popular place for wedding photography. St Finbar’s Oratory is the final destination for one of the five Pilgrim Paths of Ireland, St. Finbar's Pilgrim Path, which starts 35-kilometres away in Drimoleague.
There is so much to see and do here - for all ages.
Tour the house and step back in time.
Walk or cycle the beautiful grounds.
Starting point for numerous hikes and walks.
Visit the traditional farm for a fun day out.
http://www.muckross-house.ie/traditional-farms.html
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Muckross House & Gardens
There is so much to see and do here - for all ages.
Tour the house and step back in time.
Walk or cycle the beautiful grounds.
Starting point for numerous hikes and walks.
Visit the traditional farm for a fun day out.
http://www.muckross-house.ie/traditional-farms.html
Glengarriff or the rugged glen is a beautiful town with much to see and do. The drive to Glengarriff via Kenmare is stunning and once you reach Glengarriff there is much to see and do. Walks, beautiful gardens, dining and more. Well worth the 30-40 minute drive.
http://glengarriff.ie
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Glengarriff
Glengarriff or the rugged glen is a beautiful town with much to see and do. The drive to Glengarriff via Kenmare is stunning and once you reach Glengarriff there is much to see and do. Walks, beautiful gardens, dining and more. Well worth the 30-40 minute drive.
http://glengarriff.ie
Garnish Island is a beautiful and easy trip to make to see beautifully laid out gardens and walks with exotic and rare plants that only grow in a couple of locations in Ireland. The trip also includes a visit to a seal colony.
http://www.garnishisland.com
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Garinish Island
Garnish Island is a beautiful and easy trip to make to see beautifully laid out gardens and walks with exotic and rare plants that only grow in a couple of locations in Ireland. The trip also includes a visit to a seal colony.
http://www.garnishisland.com
Ancient ring fort located near Cahersiveen on the Ring of Kerry.
Cahergal stone fort is also nearby.
While these have been restored, they are fantastic examples of pre-medieval stone or ring forts.
https://www.theringofkerry.com/cahergal-leacanabuaile-forts
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Leacanabuaile Stone Fort, Kimego West
Ancient ring fort located near Cahersiveen on the Ring of Kerry.
Cahergal stone fort is also nearby.
While these have been restored, they are fantastic examples of pre-medieval stone or ring forts.
https://www.theringofkerry.com/cahergal-leacanabuaile-forts
Water Activity
Something for all the family but tons of fun for kids. Everything from obstacle courses on land to aqua park, kayaking and tubing on the water.
https://staroutdoors.ie
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Star Outdoors Adventure Centre
Something for all the family but tons of fun for kids. Everything from obstacle courses on land to aqua park, kayaking and tubing on the water.
https://staroutdoors.ie