O'Shea's Ceol Na Habhann
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Accommodation Type: Bed and Breakfast

Guest rooms in a private home or small hotel that includes breakfast in the price of lodging.
O'Sheas Ceol Na Habhann is a tastefully furnished B&B, situated in a quiet scenic location off the N71 Killarney - Ring of Kerry road, just 1.5km from the picturesque town of Kenmare. All bedrooms are spacious and en suite with television, tea/coffee making facilities and hairdryer. During the day you can view, John, milking the cows as you enjoy your stay at our working farmhouse or take in a short walk. You will be amazed to see an ancient ring fort on the farm. O'Sheas Ceol Na habhann is short distance from Kenmare Town and is the ideal base for touring the Ring of Kerry, Beara Peninsula, Killarney Town and National Park. This Bed and Breakfast has received a Gold Rating from Green Tourism

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4 Bell Heights Apartments

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This spacious and comfortable two bedroom property in County Kerry is able to sleep up to four people. This comfortable and spacious apartment is located on the first floor, conveniently close to the popular tourist town of Kenmare, in County Kerry. This apartment has been well furnished and boasts an open plan living area with balcony and bay views. With two good-size bedrooms – one en-suite double and one twin – this is an ideal location for a family vacation. For rainy days, the apartment comes with Sky TV and a DVD player, whilst outside there is off-road parking for several cars.Amenities: Electric and underfloor heating, with additional heating from solid fuel stove in sitting room. Electric oven, hob and grill, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, colour TV (... more
This spacious and comfortable two bedroom property in County Kerry is able to sleep up to four people. This comfortable and spacious apartment is located on the first floor, conveniently close to the popular tourist town of Kenmare, in County Kerry. This apartment has been well furnished and boasts an open plan living area with balcony and bay views. With two good-size bedrooms – one en-suite double and one twin – this is an ideal location for a family vacation. For rainy days, the apartment comes with Sky TV and a DVD player, whilst outside there is off-road parking for several cars.Amenities: Electric and underfloor heating, with additional heating from solid fuel stove in sitting room. Electric oven, hob and grill, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, colour TV (local TV channels), DVD player. All fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Cot and highchair available on request. Communal off road parking in front of property, with space for several cars. Balcony with outdoor furniture. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shops, pubs and coastline only 5 mins walk.Region: County Kerry is a mystical and unspoilt part of Ireland, with spectacular natural beauty and a fascinating history. Facing the Atlantic Ocean, it features many sandy beaches, rocky inlets and stunning peninsulas.Town: Situated on the stunning Bay of Kenmare, this picturesque town overlooks the Atlantic Ocean and boasts beautiful beaches, wildlife and scenery. The rugged coastline and sandy beaches make this an incredibly diverse destination. Kenmare itself is an interesting town with long winding streets that play host to farmer’s markets, galleries, boutiques and some of the best restaurants in Ireland. The famous town of Killarney is also close by and boasts an abundance of attractions of its own. These include an array of pubs, festivals and the National Park - just 35 minutes drive away. Both the Beara and Dingle Peninsulas are close by whilst the Ring of Kerry is within easy driving distance.
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Suaimhneas Cottage

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Ideally located in a tranquil position, this stunning, detached cottage offers comfortable and welcoming accommodation for up to three people. This beautiful, detached cottage is fabulously located in an isolated position, just six miles from Kenmare. Set in the owner's pretty gardens with great views over Kenmare Bay, this property provides wonderful, open-plan living with multi-fuel stove and a spacious en-suite bedroom. The property is able to sleep three people, making it ideal for a young family and comes with shared use of a large lawned garden – a fantastic place for summer ball games or barbecues. There are numerous local amenities and activities within easy reach of the cottage, making it a wonderful, relaxing place to spend a vacation.Amenities: Central heating from multi-fuel... more
Ideally located in a tranquil position, this stunning, detached cottage offers comfortable and welcoming accommodation for up to three people. This beautiful, detached cottage is fabulously located in an isolated position, just six miles from Kenmare. Set in the owner's pretty gardens with great views over Kenmare Bay, this property provides wonderful, open-plan living with multi-fuel stove and a spacious en-suite bedroom. The property is able to sleep three people, making it ideal for a young family and comes with shared use of a large lawned garden – a fantastic place for summer ball games or barbecues. There are numerous local amenities and activities within easy reach of the cottage, making it a wonderful, relaxing place to spend a vacation.Amenities: Central heating from multi-fuel stove in the living area. Electric cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher. Colour TV, basic Satellite package, CD/radio/cassette player etc. Small selection of CDs. Electricity payable to owner upon departure (from meter reading). Starter pack of fuel for multi-fuel stove inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Off road parking for 2 cars. Shared use of large lawned garden and gazebo with private patio area and garden furniture. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop 6 miles, pub 2 miles.Region: County Kerry is a mystical and unspoilt part of Ireland, with spectacular natural beauty and a fascinating history. Facing the Atlantic Ocean, it features many sandy beaches, rocky inlets and stunning peninsulas.Town: Situated on the stunning Bay of Kenmare and overlooking the gleaming Atlantic Ocean is the lovely village of Kenmare. With beautiful beaches, wildlife and spectacular scenery this region is a fantastic place for bird watching enthusiasts. The rugged coastline is punctuated by sandy beaches whilst pebble beaches surround Kenmare bay itself. The town is full of character and colour, with long winding streets that host a weekly farmer’s market, artists galleries, interesting little boutiques and some of the best restaurants in Ireland. The town of Killarney hosts an abundance of attractions, pubs, festivals and the National Park is only about 35 minutes drive away. With the Beara and Dingle Peninsulas nearby and the Ring of Kerry within easy reach, this is a great location and not to be missed.
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Killarney: An Irish charmer that captivates every visitor

David Brice, CEO of Golf International, reviews destinations on PGATOUR.COM that can be experienced by purchasing a package with Golf international, a leading provider of high-end international golf travel. For more information about this trip or any other of Golf International's destination trips, click here.
In a land where the Royal and Ancient game is the sport of the people, the Emerald Isle boasts an imposing array of well over 400 golf courses to accommodate its population of barely 6 million, making it one of the world's most golfer friendly countries. The quality of Irish golf is as good as any on the planet and better than most and there isn't a golf club in the country that doesn't have a large welcome mat at the front door for all visitors. Ireland's famous hospitality will never be warmer or more heart-felt than at her golf clubs and courses - reason enough why Ireland belongs at the very top of every golfers list of places that must be visited.

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YouTube house sale pioneer helps distressed Irish sellers with new website - VIDEOS

The Wicklow woman whose YouTube house sale was blocked by her bank is now attempting to help others caught in the negative equity trap.
PR executive Jillian Godsil attracted attention all around the world when she ‘sold’ her house with the help of a YouTube video – only for Bank of Scotland Ireland to block the deal.
Raheengraney House in Shillelagh is now back on the market after the bank refused to accept a €500,000 sale to an English buyer who has since lost interest.
Divorced mum of two Godsil, dismayed by the bank’s refusal to accept the offer as settlement on a €900,000 mortgage she can’t afford after her ex-husband went bankrupt, is now helping others in a similar plight sell their houses.
Together with Australian video expert Shane Michaels, Godsil has set up a website at www.thehousehunters.ie which offers sellers a unique opportunity to market their property via YouTube.
“After all the publicity I received about my attempts to sell my own house, in all corners of the globe, I was inundated with requests from people in a similar situation asking me if I could help them,” revealed Jillian.
“About 20 people asked me to help sell their property for them and then six people came forward and asked if I could make a video for them. I met up with Shane when he saw my own house on YouTube and now we are videoing the houses and looking to market them via the internet.

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Bank blocks successful YouTube house saleDesperate single Irish mother tries to sell

Desperate single Irish mother tries to sell home on YouTube - VIDEO____________

“We have six properties already on the site and we really hope to help these people sell their houses. We’re even helping Freddie the Dog retire from his book selling business in Kenmare which people can see on the site.
“I can’t help them with the banks. The people who have contacted me don’t necessarily have negative equity but they all have rapidly dwindling equity and a need to sell quickly for various reasons.
“I thought trying to sell my own property was stressful enough but these are people’s homes they are trying to sell and I feel a responsibility to them now.”
Her own experiences have tainted Godsil’s views of the Irish banking system. She fears many more people will be caught in a similar trap before the property market bottoms out.
“If my own experience is anything to go by, the whole thing is probably going to get worse before it gets better,” she maintained.
“I know there are people like me who want to hand back the keys to their primary residence to their mortgage company and don’t want the burden of the mortgage when they have no capacity to pay but the banks won’t help.
“I do think the banks should take some risk too. They valued the houses and lent the money and this is where the American system of no-recourse loans may come in.
“After all, they are doing it hand over fist for commercial properties so why not for domestic properties as well. I can assure you that people do not hand over domestic properties unless they have reached the end of the line.
“I see developers walk away scot free and wonder why the state is not protecting me and people like me.”
PR executive Godsil’s own problems persist after Bank of Ireland Scotland’s refusal to accept the €500,000 deal for Raheengraney House negotiated with an Englishman first alerted to the property on YouTube.
“The current state of my own house is that it is empty and not sold, it is back on the market and I will take offers” admitted Godsil

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Bottlenose dolphins a frequent delight along the Kerry coast

IT should be no surprise that we choose the bottlenose dolphin as one of the special species of Kerry, not just because of Fungie, but because of the considerable numbers of bottlenose dolphin that can frequently be seen off the Kerry coast.
They are probably the most abundant dolphin species we have and are one of 24 species of cetacean (whales, dolphins and porpoise) found in Irish waters.
Dr. Simon Berrow and his colleagues in the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group have done wonderful work in highlighting the number of cetacean species in Irish water and their website can be found at www.iwdg.ie
Bottlenose dolphins are frequently observed around the entire Irish coast, but the west coast holds some of the greatest concentrations in Europe. In Kerry, bottlenose dolphins are regularly seen in Kenmare Bay, Dingle and Brandon Bay and around the Dingle Peninsula including the Blasket Islands and Smerwick Harbour. In North Kerry, the only resident groups of dolphins in Ireland occurs in the Shannon estuary and they are regularly seen from the cliff walk at Ballybunion. People who use the Tarbert – Killimer car ferry often see dolphins jumping in front of the vessel as she makes her way across the Shannon. If you see dolphins jumping from the water look for a short beak and large dorsal fin as good identification features.
Bottlenose dolphins are long-lived animals, males are thought to live up to 30 years while females can live to 40. The latter do not breed until they are at least 12 years old and will only give birth every two to four years so their reproductive rate is low. Male dolphins have no role in rearing the calf. Mature males often form small groups and will compete to mate with receptive females. Maybe this is the source of the numerous tooth rakes and scars that dolphins carry on many parts of their body.
Because sound travels much better underwater, bottlenose dolphins are quite vocal. They produce a wide range of clicks, whistles, creaks, groans and other noises. Clicks are used for echolocation to navigate and find food, while whistles are used to communicate between dolphins. Each dolphin has its own distinct signature whistle and soon after birth, a mother and calf will learn each other's whistle so they can keep in close contact.
Fungi, the resident bottlenose dolphin in Dingle Harbour is not unique in his desire to swim with boats and humans. There have been at least 65 reported cases of wild, sociable dolphins and every incident is different. Recently there have been sociable dolphins at Fanore in County Clare, Inish Oirr off the Galway coast and for a short period a number of year ago one at The Great Blasket Island. Recognising that dolphins are wild, unpredictable animals that should be respected in their environment is important if these encounters are to remain trouble free for dolphin and humans.

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Go last minute

OPERA COMES to Cork and the gardens of Burren House, Kilbrittain, for the fourth year running in aid of Cork Simon, Marymount Hospice and the Lions Club. On Saturday September 3th, and Sunday,September 4th, you can hear Mozart’s Impresario and Pagliacci being sung in English. Two-day tickets are €99, details from burrenhouse.net. Make a weekend of it and find accommodation on irelandhotels.com.
TRY YOUR hand at salmon fishing between now and the end of September at Sheen Falls Lodge, Kenmare, Co Kerry, with the resident gillie. The package includes breakfast and dinner and two hours on the River Sheen from €210pps, equipment and licence included. 064-664 1600, sheenfalls.com.
IRELAND’S newest singles weekend is taking place in the shadow of Croagh Patrick from September 23rd to 25th. Meet on the Reek centres on a team-based group climb, with lots of other activities, including canoeing, zorbing, archery and zipping. Two nights’ B&B, lunch and dinner on the 24th costs from €170pps in the Castlecourt Hotel, Westport.

PREMIERSHIP packages for your favourite teams are now available from Keith Prowse Travel. Chelsea fans can book the Captain’s Bar package at Stamford Bridge, which includes seats in the East Stand middle tier, access to the bar, a meal, programme and one night in a hotel from €236pps. 01-8783500, keithprowseireland.com.
IF THE SUMMER passed you by and you crave some sunshine, book now for mid-term break in Orlando. Family packages are from €699pps and include flights, a week in the Champions World Resort and all taxes. Or stay in a home away from home with a mid-size car from €799pps. 01-2886828, sunway.ie.
THE FOUR-STAR Nora Beach Resort in Koh Samui, Thailand, costs from €1,249. The five-star Mai Samui Resort costs from €1,289 for a week, including flights from Dublin. 01-2412303, gohop.ie.
AIR TRANSAT direct services from Ireland to Toronto and Montreal will continue until the end of October, with fares from €198 each way, including taxes, baggage and meals. 01-8666700, airtransat.ie.

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LOOK UP : it’s the International air show in Portrush, Co Antrim, on September 3rd and 4th. Thousands of people are expected to come for the 20 air displays, shows and entertainment. Stay two nights at the Ramada Portrush from £109pps (about €123), including dinner one evening. Book with Northern Ireland Tourist Board on 1850-230230.
YOU COULD say goodbye to summer with a cruise on the Corrib. The McWilliam Park hotel in Claremorris, Co Mayo, is including a free cruise for bookings from August 28th to 31st and two nights’ B&B and one dinner for €99pps, 094-9378000, mcwilliampark.ie.
THE BRANDON House Hotel and Solas Croí eco spa are well located in New Ross for families to explore the southeast. Don’t miss the Famine ship, Dunbrody, for a striking reminder of the past. August weekends from €249 for families with dinner one evening. 051-421703, brandonhousehotel.ie.

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The summer’s getting shorter

Meanderng away, though the days are shortening now and the apples on Maisie's old apple trees in the garden are becoming red-cheeked with the rapid approach of autumn, I am drawn again to Murrisk at the base of Croagh Patrick for the enduring fairytale that is Reek Sunday and the pilgrimage to the summit and Mass in the wee oratory up there that is the closest Mass to paradise in Ireland.I've been up there more than 20 times, maybe 30, always in the line of reporting duties for newspapers and magazines now long gone, and it is my firm intent to climb the holy mountain again.I put on my boots and take my pilgrim's staff and put Ciara's leather hat on my head and start off through the afternoon crowds with a light heart and step. There are thousands gathering and climbing, just like always. Nothing has changed at all.Except me! I realize that after a while.I am not as young as I used to be in the years I went up there like a goat. I'm still in good nick, but dammit I'm closer to 70 than any other decade marker. The holy mountain has got higher for sure.I decide I will only go up as far as the statue of St. Patrick in the foothills, and that will do me. It is not raining, Clew Bay is beautiful during the periods when you can glimpse it through the afternoon mists.I arrive at Patrick's cold stone toes so fresh I nearly change my mind but then remember how sharp the last stages of the climb are, even for young men, and say my prayers there, leaning on my staff, untroubled and at peace.Two women of the traveling people pass me by barefoot. They were always a major thread in the tapestry of Reek Sunday. The stones underfoot do not seem to hurt their tough soles. The traveling people were always religious. Nothing has changed at all.I watch the mass of bodies climbing away up above me. I look at Patrick's austere old face."Saint," says I, "I don't think I'll be going any higher today than I am now. Is that all right?" I think he understood and forgave.I ambled back down to Murrisk at the height of my ease, listening to the praying whispers of the little river traveling down with me. I'm kinda ashamed deep down at not going up to the summit but relieved too. One must adjust to the times.Accordingly, once back at the car, I don't go into Campbell's Pub like I always did before. The drink-driving regulations are tight nowadays. One drink is no good at all if that is all you can have.I drive away towards Galway as the colorful snake of climbers weaves its way around the bulk of The Reek. There was a deadline anyway. I had to get to Spiddal to be present for grandchild Lucy's fourth birthday.I missed the cutting of the cake but not the party by the side of Galway Bay in Cuan and Niamh's house. The Dutch Nation was already there when I arrived.Lucy's other grandfather is retired Dublin teacher named Kevin O'Brien, himself originally a native of Galway City. He's what you call a lovely man, gentle and learned, and he sticks me to the chair inside the hour with an informed theory he's picked up from reliable sources about this season's failure of the Galway hurlers.The theory is that inter-club rivalry is so deeply passionate in Galway that, when the game starts to go wrong, the players revert to their club "selves" and there is not then the common purpose, focus and drive to enable them to come back from reverses.Recent hurling history for the county supports Kevin's theory. I found it fascinating. Our Lucy was the happiest child in Connemara that evening, and sure that rubbed off on everyone.And it is two evenings later and I'm dropping down from the Ladies View on the Caha Pass with the Dutch Nation into the town of Kenmare just after Angelus time in the evening.The evening is golden, the Ring of Kerry has tried to prove for the past hour that it is the most scenic area of the west, (Christ but it is breathtaking!), and when we drop down into Kenmare we decide we are too hungry to go all the way down to Clonakilty.So we stop in the center of the bright and busy town -- all the nations of the world a-walking – and we go into a pub called JB McCarthy's sometime just after seven o'clock. There is a merry air about the place, a mixed crowd that seems to include both bankers and hippies. And we order our food.And, certainly before 7:30, live music starts from the corner, the very best and brightest. And at the same time I spot old friend Aileen Roantree at a nearby table, and she tells me the music always starts early in Kenmare and runs as long as the night runs. And she gives me the names of the musicians.There was Dave Baker on box and banjo, Nick Urwin on bazouki, and none other than the legendary Sean Garvey in the middle.I know Sean but I left him alone as I attacked my lamb stew with relish, and he sang ballads with his mighty voice and played the fiddle and banjo as well.I met Paul Walsh, the man of the house, and complimented him on his lamb stew and the craic and asked him to help me slink away without Sean seeing me (which he did), because otherwise I would not be able to get out of Kenmare for two days.And the Dutch Nation, even when enchanted like she was, never forgets that thing called The Schedule

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Somerton Kenmare County Kerry Ireland

Somerton is a contemporary architect deseigned home. Somerton is a vacation rental with a difference, we are a family run business and we offer our Guests a personalised service. The house is situated in the south west of Ireland just outside the beautiful town of Kenmare. Somerton overlooks the sheltered Kenmare Bay and has fabolous views of the highest mountains in Ireland. Somerton is a detached home on 2 acres of gardens. See our web site for more details somertonkenmare dot com. the house itself is a bright spacious house and will accomodate eight people comfortably.

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Bradley's Irish heritage

Bradley's Irish heritage
NEW CHAMPION Keegan Bradley would one day like to include the Irish Open on his list of must-play tournaments, given what he calls a strong Irish heritage. Bradley – born in Vermont, –has visited Ireland as a youngster on family holidays but the association between the old country and the Bradleys is reflected in the fact that his aunt, six-time Major winner and former US Solheim Cup captain Pat Bradley, is an honorary member of both Old Head Golf Links in Kinsale and of Kenmare Golf Club in Kerry.

In fact, Pat’s brothers – John, Chris and Tom – are past winners of the Kenmare Brothers’ Classic.

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