Irish Countryside

We hired another campervan and drove around Ireland for a week. Along the way we discovered lots of old things, like castles, churches, abbeys and prisons. We drove the Ring of Kerry, saw the Cliffs of Moher and visited the oldest pub in Ireland.

The route we took.

Kilkenny Castle

A 12th-century Norman castle completed in 1260. It served as the home of the Butler family for nearly 600 years. Now a national heritage site. Impressive main hall and decorative working radiators.

Rock of Cashel

Derelict castle sitting high above the town of Cashel, in County Tipperary, dominating the landscape. We just had to inspect.

Cork

Cork 19th and 20th century old Gaol. Also used as a radio station.

Kilworth town had a scarecrow festival. This one grabbed our attention.

Killarney and the Ring of Kerry

Ross Castle

Muckross Abbey

A beautiful long walk in and out of Muckross Abbey, a well-preserved 15th-century Franciscan friary ruin. The "Jaunting Cars" do well, transporting people to and from the Abbey. We walked.

Kenmare Stone Circle and Hawthorn Fairy Tree.

A magical place. Visitors receive a card to write your wish to hang on the fairy tree.

https://www.kenmarestonecircle.com/

Cliffs of Moher

An overcast day but that didn't detract from the stunning views of the cliff. Very spectacular.

Staigue Fort

Probably built early century AD before Christianity arrived in Ireland. Fort is 30m in diameter, the walls are 6m high and 4m thick built entirely without mortar. Top of walls reached by a series of steps criss crossing the internal walls. You can walk all around the top.

Roscommon and Athlone

Camped at a family run small caravan park that had its own castle ruins. Not sure how its still standing. Another castle in Roscommon. Athlone to visit the oldest pub in Ireland. Too many people inside for us, but the streets were delightful.