Ireland Walks

Kerry Way; Side Trip to Skellig Michael (Luke Skywalker’s Retirement Home)

On a sunny morning in June, I made my way down to a waiting boat at the harbor in Portmagee from Cahersiveen. Our destination on the tour was the Skellig Islands. There are two of them. The boat only stops at Skellig Michael which also happens to be famous as Luke Skywalker’s Retirement Home.  Though …

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Dingle Way; Side trip to The Great Blasket Island

If you have the time a wonderful side trip on The Dingle Way is to take a boat out to the Blasket Islands. Or specifically Great Blasket Island which is most accessible and actually has a hostel/cafe open during the summer season. The island has a most interesting history being inhabited by a hardy breed …

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Dingle Way; Day 7 Cloghane to Castlegregory-27K, Day 8; Castlegregory to Camp-10K

Leaving Cloghane the Way followed the road for 3.5K to Fermoyle Beach, the longest one in Kerry at 14K. Followed the Beach  along Brandon Bay reaching Fahamore so had a nice lunch of delicious mussels. Afterwards the trail followed through grasslands and beach to the point near Ballycurrane. —————— Then on to Castlegregory were I …

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Dingle Way; Day 5 Dunquin to Ballyganneen-26K

With the 3 Irish women, we checked out some of today’s incredible views last night as the sun was setting. The morning started out cloudy but a truly gorgeous day with magnificent views all along the walk. Rare for me but I will break down today into two posts as there were so many beautiful …

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Dingle Way; Day 4 Dingle to Dunquin-21K

First some pictures from east of Dublin Town. Saw Fungi, the local dolphin of the past 40 years or so, in the harbor hanging around a boat. Left Grapevine Hostel around 8:30 following the road and then up into the hills a bit before winding back to Ventry Beach.  There was a small shop and …

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Dingle Way; Day 2 Camp to Anascaul-18K

With the early sun and sunrise I woke at 6. Kathleen and a delicious Full Irish Breakfast prepared right at 8. ————— The walk from Camp crossing from Tralee Bay would take me to the southern side of the Dingle Peninsula. The walking was pleasant with a moderate uphill through farmlands. The view of Dingle …

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Kerry Way; Day 6 Waterville to Caherdaniel-15K

After 2 long difficult days, we have a relatively easy 15K to Caherdaniel. Consequently, we took our time over an excellent Breakfast featuring Irish Salmon and all the usual accompaniments.   While it was cooler than previous days, the skies were blue and we had magnificent views of the sea and various islands including the …

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Kerry Way; Day 5 Cahersiveen to Waterville-27K

Our host suggested that most people take a cab back to Coars to keep the walk under 30K. After yesterday’s very tough day, I quickly agreed and accepted her offer to arrange our ride after breakfast. Mika was tired of my company I suppose and preferred an easier walk on the road so we agreed …

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Kerry Way; Day 4 Glenbeigh to Cahersiveen-37K

Our morning started with one of the better Full Irish breakfasts we have enjoyed as well as a nice chat with very friendly and accommodating Ann of Emir View B&B. We then had a delightful first kilometer passing through the Glenbeigh Fairy Forest. The trail then took us back towards the south side of the …

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Kerry Way; Day 2 Black Valley to Lough Acoose-22K

After a second delicious Full Irish Breakfast we said our goodbyes to our friendly hosts; Trevor and Nana. The morning was a bit cool and crisp but with more sun than clouds and continued grand scenery. Just when we got to the turn that Trevor suggested, taking the south side of the valley, a rainbow …

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THE IRISH (English) WAY: La Coruña to Ferrol

Most people refer to The Camino from La Coruña or Ferrol as The English Way. Well if you have Irish blood you may prefer to call it The Irish Way. A month before starting this Camino, while walking the Dingle Way I found that the Tralee to Dingle Town section is The Kerry Way. Back …

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