Southwest Ireland
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Cork
The English Market draws food lovers to stalls selling spiced sausages, butter, and Irish seafood; stroll the channels of the River Lee between Georgian streets, pub-sessions, and craft breweries.
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Killarney
Gateway to the Ring of Kerry and Killarney National Park, the town sends tourists out on boat trips on the Lakes, jaunting-car rides, mountain hikes, and pubs with nightly traditional music.
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Cobh
A harbour town of painted terraces, Cobh draws history-minded visitors to its Titanic Experience, St.
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Kinsale
Kinsale keeps a harbor of fishing boats and brightly painted pubs.
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Dingle
A fishing port with a Gaelic-speaking hinterland: Dingle serves fresh seafood and nightly pub music, and it’s the launch point for the Slea Head drive, sea cliffs, and hill walks along the peninsula.
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Clonakilty
Clonakilty buzzes with coastal pubs, seafood stalls and a reputation for black pudding; musicians pack evening sessions, anglers head to nearby beaches and craft breweries pour local ales.
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Killarney National Park
A national park in County Kerry, Killarney National Park combines lakes, oak woodlands and Muckross House.
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Ring of Kerry
Across County Kerry, the Ring of Kerry is a 179-km driving route encircling the Iveragh Peninsula, offering coastal roads, small towns like Kenmare and Cahersiveen, hiking and access to islands visible offshore.
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Castle
Blarney Castle
Medieval castle famous for the Blarney Stone
Island
Skellig Michael
Remote monastic island with well-preserved beehive huts
Mountain
Carrauntoohil
Ireland's highest mountain, part of MacGillycuddy's Reeks
Island
Valentia Island
Irish island with ancient fossils and coastal scenery
National Park
Killarney National Park
National park with lakes, mountains, and ancient woodlands
Mountains
MacGillycuddy's Reeks
Ireland's highest mountain range with rugged peaks
Islands
Blasket Islands
Remote Atlantic islands off Ireland, famed for heritage
Mountain
Brandon Mountain
Prominent hiking mountain on Ireland's Dingle Peninsula
Island
Great Blasket Island
Remote Irish island with literary history and rugged scenery
Road
Ring of Kerry
Scenic circular driving route along County Kerry coast
Island
Cape Clear Island
Westernmost inhabited island of County Cork, Gaelic culture
Cape
Mizen Head
Southwestern Irish headland with dramatic cliffs and lighthouse