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WHY THIS IS A
GREAT TRIP
CATHERINE
LE NEVEZ, WRITER
In a land criss-crossed with classic
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drives, the Ring of Kerry is perhaps
the most classic of all. Now a key
stretch of the Wild Atlantic Way,
the Ring showcases Ireland’s most
spectacular coastal scenery, its
ancient and recent history, its
low-ceilinged pubs with crackling
turf fires and spontaneous, high-
spirited trad-music sessions, and the
Emerald Isle’s most engaging asset:
its welcoming, warm-hearted locals.

Above: Ross Castle, Killarney
Left: Killarney National Park
Right: Standing stones, Waterville