Archive for: September 2007

DAY 12 – Killarney is the tourist capital of Kerry, and the second most popular tourist destination in Ireland.  World famous for its national park and lakes, Killarney is also rich in historical houses, castles and monuments.  Some …

DAY 11 – For lovers of Waterford crystals, Waterford city is home of this world renowned maker of hand-crafted cut glass.  In 1783, …

DAY 12 – A quick photo opportunity of the Rock of Cashel which was a symbol of royal and priestly power for more than a millenium.  From the 5th century onwards, it was the …

DAY 11 – Blarney Castle was built in 1446 by Dermot McCarthy.  The medieval building we see today is the third structure built on this site.  The first was a wooden structure built in the 10th century, which …

DAY 11 – Today we crossed the rugged Derrynasaggart Mountains to Blarney to visit its ancient castle which was built nearly six hundred …