One of the greatest treasures of its kind, the Book of Kells is an illuminated religious manuscript from the medieval period. Written in Latin, it contains the four Gospels of the New Testament and would have been crafted by the Celtic monks in the Columban monastery on Iona, circa 800. The manuscript was removed from Kells c. 1653 for safekeeping, but it was most likely not until sometime after 1661 that it came into the collections of the Library at Trinity Co...

We in this blog is the tales of 2 days . We leave Killaney and travel to Kilkenny from here to Dublin and that is the end of one of the best tours Shirley and have been on. Our morning drive takes us through the heart of North Cork. This sweeping drive will introduce you to the natural features that gave The Golden Vale its evocative name. It take us from the level pasturelands of the north to the foot of the highest inland mountain, Galtymore (3,015ft) by Grist...

Day 10 is a our chance to explore Killaney. This is the biddest town we've explored since leaving Belfast. Shirley and I decided to explore the national park and chose the old fashion way to get there, Jaunty ride. This is what we would call a horse and Gypsy Wagon. We pick one up in the centre of town and spend the next 40 minute a drive known as Mickey, He is and Irish man with the knowledge are Killaney and a frantic sense of humour. The National park is bea...

Today is a big day as , we're touring the scenic Ring of Kerry route, circuiting the Iveragh peninsula from Killorglin to Killarney. Situated in the South Westerly corner of Ireland, The Iveragh Peninsula is home to The Ring of Kerry - Ireland's most spectacular mountain road. Our day tour starts from Dingle and covers 180km of rolling rugged countryside and truly stunning panoramic coastline views. Sean ,our guide iwill show us the unrivaled beauty County Ke...

This morning we drove the famous and curvy Slea Head drive. Once described by National Geographic as the most beautiful place on earth, we drove right along the edge of the peninsula with the wild Atlantic ocean to our left and the patchwork green fields to our right. We discovered local secluded beaches, and ancient stone huts and have plenty of free time to take photos and experience the majestic surroundings. After lunch, we strolled Dingle's streets to look ...