Ring of Kerry, Killarney

Ring of Kerry Tours & Tickets

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Did you know? Ring of Kerry

Kerry is home to Carrauntoohil, Ireland's highest mountain at 1,038 metres, which takes its name from the Irish 'Corrán Tuathail' meaning 'inverted sod'.

The Ring of Kerry is a 179-kilometre scenic driving route that loops the Iveragh Peninsula and attracts over 1 million visitors annually.

Dingle Peninsula in Kerry has been a Gaeltacht (Irish-speaking) region for centuries and remains one of Ireland's strongest Irish-language communities.

Skellig Michael, the early Christian monastic settlement off Kerry's coast dating to the 6th century, was used as a filming location for Star Wars: The Force Awakens.

Kerry produces some of Ireland's finest dairy products, including Cashel Blue cheese and Dingle Pie, reflecting its strong farming heritage.

The Wild Atlantic Way, a 1,600-kilometre coastal route, has its southern section prominently featuring Kerry's dramatic cliffs and beaches.

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