We reluctantly left Lahinch, a beautiful place to stay, heading to Killarney, our next overnight stay.

First of all we headed to Limerick.
Things to see:
* King John's Castle - King John's Castle is a 13th-century castle located on King's Island in Limerick, Ireland, next to the River Shannon.
* St Mary's Cathedral - The Cathedral of Saint Mary Blessed Virgin has had a long and eventful history. It was founded in 1168.
* Treaty Stone - The Treaty of Limerick was signed on 3 October 1691. It is believed that it was signed on a rock known as the Treaty Stone. The Treaty Stone is displayed on a pedestal in Limerick city.
* Foyne's Flying Boat - Home to the world's only full-size replica of a B314 flying boat. Explore Foynes' role in early passenger flights across the Atlantic Ocean and the legendary flying boats carrying celebrities, royalty, rich and famous and desperate refugees.
* Medieval villages of Kilmallock (Kilmallock Town is located in County Limerick. It is a historical city with so much to see and do including Collegiate Church, King’s Castle and Blossom Gate and Dominican Priory) and Askeaton (Askeaton, is a town in County Limerick, Ireland, on the road between Limerick and Tralee, on the banks of the River Deel )
* Angela's Ashes Walking Tour - The Angela’s Ashes walking tour of Limerick follows in the footsteps of Frank McCourt.

From Limerick we again detoured through another beautiful area that includes the Dingle Peninsula. There are so many things to see, to do, to explore, to experience on the Dingle Peninsula . . . from almost 2,000 archaeological sites, to more walking than you could fit into a year, to Fungie, a bottlenose dolphin who's been living at the mouth of Dingle Harbour since 1984, to a day spent on the Blasket Islands.

Dingle Peninsula (Corca Dhuibhne) culminates in the Irish mainland's westernmost point. In the shadow of sacred Mt Brandon, a maze of fuchsia-fringed boreens (country lanes) weaves together an ancient landscape of prehistoric ring forts and beehive huts, early Christian chapels, crosses and holy wells, picturesque hamlets and abandoned villages.

But it's where the land meets the ocean – whether in a welter of wave-pounded rocks, or where the surf laps secluded, sandy coves – that Dingle's beauty truly reveals itself.

Centred on charming Dingle town, the peninsula has long been a beacon for those of an alternative bent, attracting artists, craftspeople, musicians and idiosyncratic characters who can be found in workshops, museums, festivals and unforgettable trad sessions throughout Dingle's tiny settlements.

On arriving in Killarney the townspeople are very proud of their vibrant “little” town and the incredibly beautiful surrounding countryside which makes Killarney a very special place indeed. Brim full of history, heritage, activities, and world class hospitality, Killarney is populated with enthusiastic and welcoming people.

Killarney is full of places to visit and sights to see. From the 6th Century Innisfallen Monastery , 15th century Ross Castle and 19th century Muckross House, Killarney is alive with long standing Irish history and culture. It is referred to as nature's paradise, and the views and scenery are simply breathtaking.

We stayed one night at Aghadoe View B & B just on the outer of Killarney. It had beautiful views and was a very peaceful area. The next day we went on to do the loop for the Ring of Kerry.

Things to see:
* Bunratty Castle - the most complete and authentic medieval castle in Ireland. Built in 1425 it was restored in 1954 to its former medieval splendor and now contains mainly 15th and 16th century furnishings, tapestries, and works of art which capture the mood of those times.
* Dingle Peninsula - sandy beaches for swimming, walking routes for all abilities, a thriving Irish language community, a rich musical tradition, fine dining, sea angling, arts and film festivals, talented craftspersons and some of the best surfing in Ireland.