We left from Killarney entering the journey for the Ring of Kerry. The journey itself is about 3.5 hours but to see the many sights it takes about 7 hours. Glenbeigh is a truly magical place often referred to as “The Jewel in the Ring of Kerry”. Enjoy the six miles of golden, sandy, blue flag Rossbeigh Beach or the peace and beauty of the rivers and lakes. Glenbeigh is cosily tucked in to the surrounding horseshoe of hills and Seefin Mountains. The Caragh River and the Behy River flow at either side of the village into Castlemaine Harbour.

The mountain scenery is magnificent, and the circuit of the hills from Seefin to Drung Hill is called the “Glenbeigh Horseshoe” and is part of the greater “Kerry Way”, one of Kerry’s finest mountain walks. Immerse yourself in the friendliness and hospitality of the local people and the beauty of our wonderful destination.

The Ring of Kerry includes a 179km circuit of the Iveragh (pronounced eev-raa) peninsula. The road winds past pristine beaches, medieval ruins, mountains and loughs (lakes), with ever-changing views of the island-dotted Atlantic. Even locals stop their cars to gawk at the rugged coastline – particularly between Waterville and Caherdaniel in the southwest of the peninsula, where the beauty dial is turned up to 11.

The Ring of Kerry can easily be done as a day trip. However there are many sights to see.
Things to see:
Tetrapod Tracks on Valentia : The tetrapod tracks, in lay person's terms, are footprints of a animal believed to have been created some 385 million years ago (give or take a year or two). The Valentia Island track way is of international importance as it provides some of the oldest evidence of one of the first water dwelling creatures which crawled out of the water and made the important evolutionary step toward land dwelling. Head for the Valentia Island Radio Station which is signposted and relatively easy to find. Next to this you will find the track way. Don’t expect a smooth walkway, instead be prepared for a steepish sloping path (but very manageable) and depending on sea conditions you may or may be able to get down to see the actual track way.
Inisfallen Island: Innisfallen Island which sits approx 1 mile offshore from Ross Castle is home to the ruins of Innisfallen Abbey. It is a peaceful spiritual place, with a lingering sense of contemplation and stillness. While you will pay a fee for a boat to get you out there it is well worth it.
Torc Waterfall: Torc Waterfall is well worth visiting and like all waterfalls it is best seen after heavy rains (no problem in Kerry!). Torc waterfall is a 5 minute walk off the N71 Killarney Kenmare road through scenic woodland. The waterfall is some 70 to 80 feet high
Muckross Abbey: Muckross Abbey is both an Old Irish Monastery & Modern Irish Graveyard. It is situated in the middle of the national park and a five minute walk from Muckross house car park
Muckross House: Regarded by many as the focal point of the National Park. Muckross House enjoys a majestic location looking out onto Muckross Lake. You will also see Gardens and a Traditional Farm.
Meeting of The Waters: As the name implies the Meeting of the waters is where Killarney's famous lakes converge. The Upper lake, Middle Lake (also known as Muckross Lake) and Lower Lake (Lough Leane) all come together at this beautiful spot. It is a little haven of tranquility and can only be reached by foot or bicycle.
Derrynane House: This is a very beautiful and extensive sandy beach in Derrynane Bay. It is quite close to Derrynane House.
Skellig Michael: Skellig Michael is the site of an old Irish monastery. It is one of the most famous and impressive sites from the ancient christain world which can still be seen today in its orignal and true form. It is a monastic site sitting on the top of a rock in the middle of the wild Atlantic Ocean.
Kenmare: Originally a plantation colony Kenmare is a small and attractive town set on a deep bay between the Macgillycuddy Reeks to the north and the Caha Mountains to the east.
Old Kenmare Cemetery: Theres a sign that says no access but this means no access to the land beside the Burial Ground. The graveyard was the site of an early monastic settlement founded by Saint Finian of Innisfallen who died at the end of the 7th Century. The Church of St Finian is in now ruins. Nearby you will see the Famine Plot (Irish potato famine) where over 5,000 local people are said to have been buried during the great famine.
The Stone forts of Cahergal & Leacanabuaile: located in an area known as "over the water" by the locals in Cahirciveen. Find the Old Barracks in Cahirciveen, located down by the waters edge, with the barracks on your right hand side continue over the bridge immediately ahead, at the next crossroads take a left and follow the signposts for the forts, they are located approximately two miles on the left (head in the direction of Ballycarberry castle). Also well worth visiting in this area is Ballycarberry Castle.

Our overnight stay was back at Killarney, this time staying in the town itself at Eviston House Hotel.

From here we headed to Waterford, nearing the end of the Ireland section of our trip.