I have been using this site for last few months and finding great prices and offers. They seem to be new.

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The western half of the Dingle Peninsula, from Dingle town out to the Blasket islands is some of the most spectacular, friendly and fun places in the world. From the cosy bustle of Dingle and its 52 pubs, to Funghi the dolphin in its bay, to scaling Mount Brandon and taking in the views at the Connor Pass. And that's all just around Dingle town!

Head further west and you have the amazing beauty of Ceann Tra (or Ventry) strand. Two miles of pristine beach in a beautiful bay. On a sunny afternoon you have to sit out the front of Quinns pub in Ventry village and take in the glorious view.

Then head around The Slea Head Drive for the most pant-wetting views around. Narrow roads (although wider these days) and spectacular cliff faces make for an exhilarating drive. Stop of on Coomeenaul beach and get pounded by huge waves.

There's so much more to do on this wonderful peninsula, such as taking a day trip to the now abandoned village on the Great Blasket island. Watch incredible sunsets at the peninsula's western most point. Play golf on the most exposed lynx course ever. Or just get lost down the narrow fushia hedged lanes. Some of the best surfing in Europe is here too.

What more do you want?

www.dingle-peninsula.ie/
www.dingle-insight.com/

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Killarney Riding Stables runs horseriding trips into Killarney National Park for 1-3 hours daily. They cater for all levels, from complete beginner to advanced riders. This is a wonderful way to see the beautiful countryside around Killarney and the stables have an excellent reputation.
They also run trail rides of two days or five days.

Killarney Riding Stables, Ballydowney, Killarney, Co. Kerry.
One mile west of Killarney on the Ring of Kerry road to Killorgin.
www.killarneyridingstables.com

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The Blasket Islands, the most westerly point in Europe. Once home to a thriving community, but now deserted. Boats from Dingle will sail out to the Blaskets and leave passengers there for an hour or two.

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The north coast of the Dingle peninsula is a golden necklace of beaches reached by those narrow lanes that get narrower and narrower and have grass growing down the middle and potholes which threaten exhaust systems.

Walk the strand for an hour at Castlegregory on a hot July afternoon and work off a lunch of seafood chowder from a little bar in the village. The only other sign of life is a pair of squabbling gulls which follow hopefully.

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The morning after our arrival we received instruction in harnessing, driving and caring for our horse. Our instructor accompanied us, first in their own grounds, and later on the open road, before letting us off on our own to explore the quiet roads of Mayo. But, the company was always within easy reach if we needed them! Traffic generally takes great care and slows down to a crawl as much out of curiosity as courtesy.

The caravan had sleeping accommodation for 4 persons, and a breakfast cooker, electric kettle, sink, kitchen equipment and seating to allow holiday meals to be prepared and served in the caravan.

We travelled about 10miles (3 hours) each day and stopped overnight at selected farm sites where we were welcomed and made to feel at home. Overnight stops cost around 16 euro, electricity hook up about 2 euro. At a minimum, they provide parking for the caravan, grass for the horse, waste disposal, electric hook-ups, toilets and hot showers. However they sometimes provide much more, including packed-lunches, cooked meals, picnic tables, barbeques, farm produce and sometimes transport to local visitor attractions.

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I have beeen to Killarney in the south-west, Glenveagh in the north-west, Connemara in the west and Wicklow in the east. All are excellent. There is no admission charge to see the actual parks but you have to pay for admission for certain optional extra facilities. I liked Killarney the most. Queen Victoria had her last family holiday there before Price Albert died later in 1861. Killarney town is very busy in the summer - too busy perhaps.

Killarney is served by train from Dublin and Cork and has flights to Kerry Airport nearby from Stanstead and Liverpool. For more details see www.npws.ie

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Rossbeigh is an amazing beach. It sticks out at right angles from the Iveagh peninsula like a finger; so, one side of the beach has crashing Atlantic breakers and the other is like a warm lagoon.

It has huge sand dunes and an amazing view over towards Dingle and Inch strand which is opposite, but not as nice as Rossbeigh. Facing west it has gorgeous sunsets too.

Rossbeigh Strand is located 1 mile from Glenbeigh on the ring of Kerry. It's about 20 miles from Killarney/Tralee and Kerry (Farranfore) airport is about 30 minutes away by car.

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Raw pinnacles of rock rear out of the Atlantic swell making landing difficult even at the best of times. A thousand years ago monks lived, or rather existed here with only the eggs of seabirds and fish caught from the rocks for sustenance. Even the Vikings left them alone.

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Tralee restaurants boast a plethora of chefs producing great food. From traditional Irish to the subtleties of vegetarian seasoning, from finest Oriental to superb seafood. Cheeses from small specialised local dairies. Oysters and mussels from clear, clean Atlantic waters. Local beef from lush pastures flamed in Irish whiskey. Succulent lamb from heather laden hillsides with the freshest of vegetables.

Try Val’s Bistro, Restaurant David Norris, An Pota-Stoir, The Oyster Tavern, The Tankard, The Cookery, Bella Bia… Or a bare little vegetarian cafe called Brat’s Place where the menu of two items is chalked on a board. It has to be said that the particular dishes on offer were a joy to the palate.

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Tralee has built its reputation on the famous Rose of Tralee Festival, an annual event much more than a beauty contest. The girls come from all over the world, have to be of Irish descent, are from the professions and have to be able to promote both themselves and the Festival.

The festival which is in August is host to a quarter of a million people when the centre of the whole town is closed to traffic and the streets echo to a medley of song and dance. This is a festival for all ages as can be seen in the wondrous faces of children who delight in the magic of clowns and theatre.

At night too during the Festival, the streets come alive with a wealth of quality pubs where can be heard the story of a young Tralee lad who came undone on Broadway when he met a woman, “with eyes that shone like diamonds.”

www.roseoftralee.ie

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