Last Stop

“There is no real ending. It’s just the place where you stop the story.”  — Frank Herbert A square castle with towers on each corner, the original wooden Kilkenny Castle was built in the 12th century soon after the Norman conquest of Ireland. The present castle has been rebuilt and adapted over 800 years to … More Last Stop

Eloquence

”Eloquent speech is not from lip to ear, but rather from heart to heart.” — William Jennings Bryan A last stop in the picturesque Ring of Kerry area was the Muckross House. Completed in 1843 for Anglo-Irish member of congress, Henry Arthur Herbert, the estate occupies a prime setting by the banks of Muckross Lake. … More Eloquence

Pure Beauty

“I felt my lungs inflate with the onrush of scenery— air, mountains, trees, people. I thought, ‘This is what it is to be happy.’” — Sylvia Plath Next stop, Killarney, perfect hub for exploring the Ring of Kerry as well as the area’s charming towns and sights. Its nearby Aghadoe outlook offers a sweeping view … More Pure Beauty