Embark on a breathtaking Ring of Kerry Tour and discover the stunning Killarney Lakes, National Park, and the charming Kells Sheep Dog Show. Join our highly-rated local Driver/Guide for an unforgettable experience!
Embark on a breathtaking Ring of Kerry Tour and discover the stunning Killarney Lakes, National Park, and the charming Kells Sheep Dog Show. Join our highly-rated local Driver/Guide for an unforgettable experience!
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Kerry Bog Village Museum - Situated on the scenic Ring of Kerry, the Kerry Bog Village offers a captivating glimpse into the lifestyle and work of 19th-century Ireland. As the only village of its kind in Europe, it stands as one of Kerry’s premier tourist destinations, perfect for families and visitors with ample parking available.
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- Kerry Bog Village Museum - Situated on the scenic Ring of Kerry, the Kerry Bog Village offers a captivating glimpse into the lifestyle and work of 19th-century Ireland. As the only village of its kind in Europe, it stands as one of Kerry’s premier tourist destinations, perfect for families and visitors with ample parking available.
Travel back in time to explore Ireland’s rural history, heritage, and way of life. Guests can immerse themselves in the culture, traditions, and living conditions of ancestors during the famine years and late 19th century. The village features period thatched cottages, authentically furnished with antiques, complete with sound effects and figurines. Outside, there is an impressive collection of rural farm equipment used by turf cutters and farmers of that era.
This location also serves as a Morning Coffee/Restroom stop, with time for a stroll in the area for those not visiting the Village.
This stop is used as a comfort stop.
- Daniel O’Connell’s Birth Place - Daniel O’Connell, a renowned Irish figure from the late 18th and early 19th century, played a pivotal role in securing the right for Catholics to become Members of Parliament. He also advocated for an independent Irish parliament, earning the title “Liberator” for championing Irish rights.
In 1823, with the support of others, Daniel established the Catholic Association, which saw a large membership in Ireland advocating for Catholic Emancipation.
Daniel O’Connell (1775-1847), a lawyer and politician, is one of the most significant figures in Irish history. Known as ‘The Liberator,’ he successfully campaigned for equal rights for the Irish people.
O’Connell was a gifted orator, with nearly a million people attending one of his meetings in Tara, Co. Meath!
Daniel O’Connell’s final wish was fulfilled - “My body to Ireland, my heart to Rome, my soul to God,” he declared on his deathbed in Genoa in 1847.
Place of burial: Glasnevin Cemetery, Dublin
- Daniel O’Connell Memorial Church - Located in the heart of Cahersiveen, Co. Kerry, the Daniel O’Connell Memorial Church is one of the few Catholic churches worldwide dedicated to a layperson. Its construction is notable, with granite from Northern Ireland and a marble slab/cornerstone sourced from the catacombs in Rome.
- Cahersiveen - The tour passes through Cahersiveen, a charming and quintessential Irish town.
Cahersiveen is historically significant as the site of the first shots fired during the Fenian Rising in 1867.
- Caherdaniel - Caherdaniel is situated on the Iveragh Peninsula along the Ring of Kerry, on the southwestern side facing Derrynane Bay.
- Sneem - Sneem - An tSnaidhm - “the knot” on the Ring of Kerry, is a vibrant and charming village surrounded by breathtaking scenery, offering a warm welcome to all.
Sneem is ideally located on The Wild Atlantic Way, The Ring of Kerry, and The Kerry Way, one of Ireland’s longest and most popular marked walking trails. The village is renowned for its colorful houses and characters and has received numerous Tidy Towns Awards.
Sneem is a lively village in southwest Kerry, blessed with stunning scenery, wild landscapes, and majestic Kerry mountains.
One of the most popular stores, Quills, offers a fantastic shopping experience in Sneem with great deals.
Visitors can enjoy ice cream, afternoon tea, or perhaps a Guinness in Sneem.
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Moll’s Gap - Moll’s Gap, or Céim an Daimh, is a mountain pass on the N71 road from Kenmare to Killarney in Kerry, Ireland. Located on the Ring of Kerry route, it provides views of the MacGillycuddy’s Reeks mountains and is a favored tourist spot.
Moll’s Gap is named after Moll Kissane, the landlady of a well-known shebeen — a small, unlicensed pub — famous for her homemade poitin. -
Ladies’ View - Ladies View is one of Killarney’s and indeed Ireland’s most renowned scenic viewpoints. It is named after Queen Victoria’s Ladies in Waiting, who accompanied her during her 1861 visit to Killarney.
Ladies View is celebrated for its spectacular views of the winding waters of The Long Range, which flow into the main Middle and Lower Lakes. - Killarney National Park - Killarney National Park, Ireland’s first national park, was established when the Muckross Estate was donated to the Irish Free State in 1932. It is Ireland’s oldest National Park. Senator Arthur Vincent and his family entrusted Muckross House & Estate to the Irish State. The Park is currently managed by the National Parks & Wildlife Services and the Trustees of Muckross House, Killarney.
The park spans 26,000 acres, featuring the renowned McGillycuddy Reeks Mountain Range, which includes Ireland’s highest peak, Carrauntoohill, standing over 1,000 meters.
Recently, the White Tailed Sea Eagle, once abundant around Killarney but extinct in the early 20th century, has been reintroduced thanks to a collaboration between National Parks and the Golden Eagle Trust.
- Kells Sheepdogs Ring of Kerry - The sheepdog demonstration is a unique and popular attraction on the Ring. Local farmer Tom introduces visitors to his sheepdogs.
Tom provides an engaging demonstration of how a sheepdog herds sheep. Responding to Tom’s whistled commands, the dogs skillfully guide the sheep. By the end of the demonstration, all the sheep are calmly gathered in a pen.
Tom’s remarkable skills are showcased as his dogs respond to his every command.
A question & answer session follows. The sheepdogs are the true stars of the show, clearly enjoying their work and happily panting after another successful demonstration. The flock includes several rare breeds, and Tom is happy to answer any questions about them.
The admission fee is €8 per person, payable in cash on-site.

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- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Driver/guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Hotel pickup and drop off
An essential part of any visit to Ireland, this tour circles the magnificent MacGillycuddy Reeks, running through its many passes and valleys along the shore of Dingle Bay and Kenmare Bay.
There is also a stop at Kells Sheep Dog Show which you pay E 8 per person cash if you wish to see the show.
Your Driver/Guide is one of the locals and Highly Rated…
An essential part of any visit to Ireland, this tour circles the magnificent MacGillycuddy Reeks, running through its many passes and valleys along the shore of Dingle Bay and Kenmare Bay.
There is also a stop at Kells Sheep Dog Show which you pay E 8 per person cash if you wish to see the show.
Your Driver/Guide is one of the locals and Highly Rated Driver/Guide.
- Clients are requested to check into the office at Deros Tours,22 Main Street,Killarney thirty minutes prior to departure.
- For health & safety reasons no hot drinks or food are allowed on the coach.
- Deros Tours reserve the right to cancel tours if insufficient numbers book.
- Size of vehicle depends on numbers of passengers booked and varies from all sized vehicles.
- Comfort stops are at The Bog Village when available and Sneem otherwise there will be alternate arrangements made for comfort stops.
- The itinerary is subject to change at the discretion of the driver due to weather or parking availability on the day.
- When a sufficient number of customers are not reached (only during the off season), we will make every effort to accommodate them, which may result in a tour with another touring company.
- Priority seats (first four rows) can be reserved in advance, and the fee of E 8 per person can be paid directly at the office before the tour begins.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.