Hotel Spotlight: Parknasilla Hotel, County Kerry

Parknasilla Hotel

Parknasilla : Sneem, Co. Kerry : IRELAND : Phone 064-667-5600

Immerse yourself in The Parknasilla Resort & Spa, a hideaway from the bustle of real life. Be greeted at the warm reception by an open fire and a smiling receptionist. Revel in the sanctuary of one of our spacious rooms with awe inspiring views of Kenmare Bay and the Kerry Mountains.

Rediscover the joy of good food and great service with a delicious breakfast and gourmet dinner in our Pygmalion Restaurant. Enjoy an aperitif or a night cap next to the piano and real fire in the Doolittle Bar in this exquisite Kerry Hotel.

Get active and explore the 500 acre land at Parknasilla Resort & Spa with a splash in the sea, energetic walk, leisurely bike ride or a round of golf. Then rest and refresh in the warmth of our serene spa, with floor to ceiling windows overlooking the expanse of the sea.

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Kerry County Museum

Kerry County Museum is the ideal starting point for tours of Kerry. It brings to life the story of Kerry from the earliest times to the present day. Priceless treasures are on display in the museum, illustration the rich heritage of the county. Each artifact has its own story to tell, whether it is a beautiful sunflower pin worn by the fashion-conscious in the Bronze Age, or duelling pistols used by the Liberator, Daniel O'Connell, in the early 19th century. Travel back 600 years in the Geraldine Experience and you will see, hear and smell medieval Tralee.

Visit County Kerry and the Kerry County Museum on your next self-drive vacation to Ireland with Celtic Tours World Vacations.

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Beehive Huts of the Dingle Peninsula

Beehive-huts, a type of Clochan, are dry-stone huts with a corbelled roof. These huts are believed to date from the 1100’s when Norman conquerors forced the Irish off the best land and out onto the far reaches of the Dingle Peninsula. They are commonly interpreted as the secular dwellings of Early Christian Monks. Having survived the test of time, these huts are available for viewing for small fees, usually around 1 Euro.

These stone structures are scattered around County Kerry, but there is a good concentration of them along the Slea Head Drive, on the Dingle Peninsula, Ireland. Several of them are linked together to form little compounds or communities, with walls to enclose livestock.

It is fascinating to walk through these structures and imagine making one of these huts your home. It must have been a rugged lifestyle, but perhaps the stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean were worth it.

Join Celtic Tours for a drive through the Dingle Peninsula to view these Beehive-huts on our Celtic Dream Premier Escorted Motorcoach Tour of Ireland. This amazing itinerary is available in 2 options 12 or 13 days! Other sights you will see along the way: Trinity College and the Book of Kells, Kilkenny Castle, Cobh Heritage Center, Blarney, Foynes Flying Boat Musuem, Cliffs of Moher, Rathbaun Farm, Galway Crystal Factory, Belleek Pottery Factory, Glenveagh Castle and National Park, Fort Dunree, Moville Pottery, Giants Causeway, Titanic Docks & Pumphouse…Wow, what an amazing Celtic Dream. Learn more about this tour.

Hiking in Ireland: Mount Brandon

Ireland offers something for everyone, here is a great hike for the expert climber and the tourist alike. Mount Brandon on Dingle Peninsula, in County Kerry takes its name from Saint Brendan, “The Navigator”, who legend suggests climbed to the summit around AD 530 to see the Americas, before setting sail for them.

Mount Brandon is the second highest mountain in Ireland. On a clear day, the summit commands spectacular views right across the west coast. Nevertheless, being on the Atlantic coast, clear days are few and far between. The western slope of Mount Brandon presents a huge contrast from its eastern side, as it largely escaped the gouging effect of the glaciers, with the result that it presents an almost unbroken grassy slope.

There are several main routes up the mountain. The main tourist route would be from the West from Ballyrack. This is a nice gentle slope to the summit, ideal for the average tourist, as it is a little more than a nice walk. For the serious hiker, the best route is from the East. Beginning in the village of Cloghan. This route includes quite a steep incline involving some hands and knees scrambling to reach the top and is not recommended for casual walkers. It involves walking along the knife-edge Ridge, with quite impressive drops away on both sides. Either way, Mount Brandon is quite a sight to see.