Arriving at Dingle, the chief port of Kerry. Became popular due to filming Ryan's Daughter in 1969 & the arrival of a friiendly dolphin named Fungi who will play with swimmers & follow boats in & out of the harbor. |
How Dingle lost its name |
Its few streets are lined with gaily painted shops and pubs. One of Rick Steve's favorite towns. |
Val celebrating her birthday |
John, doing his best to help the celebration |
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Photo op, the Ring of Kerry |
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Magnificent coastal scenery |
 On the road at Dingle in a self-diven caravan
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Gallarus Oratory - believed to be an early Christian church, it is believed to have been built between the 6th century and 9th century. |
Shaped like an upside-down boat, it has remained waterproof and in near-perfect condition to the present day. |
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Guaranteed, we will catch a glimpse of Fungie |
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Fungie hung out for a little while, but was not all that playful |
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A lone runner on the shore |
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Birthday celebration |
Inch has 4 miles of beach backed by dunes. One of Irelands favorite surf spots |
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Brendan Ferris, a local farmer Brendan Ferris introduces us to a flock of his sheep and provides a sheepdog demonstration. |
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Brendan awaits flock, driven down steep hillside by Border Collie sheepdogs |
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The Kerry Bog Village, located on the Ring of Kerry gives people an insight into how people lived and worked in Ireland in the 18th Century. |
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The Red Fox Inn, awesome bar, best Irish Coffee you can find |
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Fionn & Kerry, giant Irish Wolfhounds |
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On our way to Killarney National Park & the Muckross Estate |
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A view visitors enjoy looking out a back window of the house |
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