West Cork / Kerry
From Kinsale- the Gourmet Capital of Ireland, through West Cork country - the home of artisan food, to Waterville in County Kerry - the hub for the newly awarded gold star 'Dark Sky Reserve' , to Killarney - the Tourist Capital of Ireland with it's stunning mountain lakes, monasteries, National Park, traditional singing and the incredible Irish dance performance - Celtic Steps. On to the rugged Slea Head and seaside fishing town of Dingle, and back through the heart of North Cork, to the historic village of Churchtown (c. 1650) described as "the most beautiful place in the world" by philosopher and founder of the Berkeley Colleges in America, Archbishop George Berkeley. This is six days of beauty, of contrast, from rugged seashore to rich farmland, with music and dance, giving you the true sense of Ireland over thousands of years.
Kinsale
Kinsale - the great battle of 1601, Charles Fort and James Fort, to the gourmet restaurants, amazing retail stores with locally made silver jewelry, crystal and leather goods.
Schull
In the heart of artisan food country, where everything is grown, home produced, reared, fermented - cheeses, meats, vegetables, yoghurts, deserts. Many Farmers Markets, fishing villages, and hand produced crafts. A world apart - not normally traveled.
Waterville
In the heart of the newly awarded Dark Sky Reserve, and traditionally known for it's wonderful golf links, one of the best fishing lakes in Europe and the holiday destination of the great Charlie Chaplin.
Killarney
Wonderful lakes, mountains and waterfalls, a tourists dreamworld with jarvey cars, traditional music, sumptuous accommodation, and the now world famous Celtic Steps traditional music, song and dance.
Dingle and Slea Head
Ireland's third largest fishing port, with the most dramatic unspoilt drive around the very edge of Slea Head Peninsula - with neighbouring islands, home to many poets, and location of so many movies - Ryan's Daughter, Far and Away, and Star Wars!
Churchtown
The small historic circa 1650 village, holiday destination of the late great Archbishop George Berkeley "The most beautiful place in the World".