- Skellig Michael’s Star Wars Role: Skellig Michael, a 6th-century monastic island, was a filming location for Luke Skywalker’s hideout in Star Wars: The Last Jedi.
- Kerry’s Dinosaur Footprints: Dinosaur footprints, dating back 200 million years, were discovered on Valentia Island’s rocky shores in 1992.
- Dingle’s Resident Dolphin: Fungie, a bottlenose dolphin, lived in Dingle Harbour from 1983 until 2020, becoming a local celebrity.
- Ballybunion’s Seaweed Baths: Ballybunion offers traditional seaweed baths, using locally harvested seaweed for therapeutic soaks since the 19th century.
- Gallarus Oratory’s Dry-Stone: Gallarus Oratory, a 1,200-year-old church, was built without mortar, using corbelled stones to stay watertight.
- Killarney’s Haunted Inn: The International Hotel in Killarney is said to be haunted by a bride who died on her wedding night in the 1800s.
- Carrauntoohil’s Devil’s Ladder: Carrauntoohil, Ireland’s highest peak, has a treacherous climb called the Devil’s Ladder, known for loose rocks.
- Valentia’s Transatlantic Cable: Valentia Island was the eastern terminus of the first transatlantic telegraph cable, laid in 1866 to connect Europe and America.
- Blasket Islands’ Last Residents: The Blasket Islands were evacuated in 1953 due to harsh conditions, leaving behind a rich literary tradition.
- Ross Castle’s Prophecy: Ross Castle is linked to a legend that it will only fall when a ship sails around Lough Leane anticlockwise.
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County Kerry:
Ireland’s county Kerry is renowned for its dramatic landscapes, with the Ring of Kerry offering scenic drives past lakes and coastal cliffs. Killarney National Park features the serene Lakes of Killarney and historic Muckross House, while Dingle’s coastal trails and dolphin-watching opportunities add natural allure. Accessible by seasonal ferry, the Skellig Islands’ ancient monastic ruins make Kerry a compelling choice for outdoor adventure and history. Kerry is Ireland’s fifth largest county by size (4,701 square km) and 15th largest by population (156,458). Population peaked at 293,880 in 1841 and reached its lowest point, 112,785 in 1966. In terms of hospitality, Kerry is Ireland’s fourth most visited tourist county with around 877,000 international visitors per year.
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