Kerry
County Kerry is a land of extraordinary natural beauty, from the mountains and lakes of Killarney to the rugged peninsulas reaching into the Atlantic. Its ancient forts, monastic settlements, and rich traditions of music and storytelling reflect a county where landscape and heritage are deeply intertwined.
Kerry at a Glance
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Perched on a remote rocky island far out in the Atlantic, Skellig Michael was once home to a small community of early Christian monks. Their stone beehive huts, built high above the sea, survive to this day and form part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Scéal Éireann ~ Ireland's Story
Field of the Two Yews
▶ ListenNarration: Michael McGowan, Violin: Kristin McGowan Read There is something haunting about the Irish song Aghadoe, particularly in Liam Clancy's rendition. It begins wi...
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