Lakes of Killarney

An unbelievable character of a man named Donal “Dux” O’Donoghue met us in Killarney National Park and drove us to his boat launch at the foot of Ross Castle which, by the way, was actually owned by the O’Donoghue Clan in the 14th Century. 😲

Dux loaded us up in his boat and took us across the Middle Lake, under Old Weir Bridge and to the meeting of the waters. We then went down the long range river before arriving at Lord Brandon’s Cottage.

The lakes and surrounding scenery were beautiful, but it was the stories that Dux told which really made the experience memorable.

After lunch at the cottage, we hiked part of the Kerry Way back to the van, going along the lake and then up through the oak forest.

We are now back to our hotel in Kenmare after a great dinner. Tomorrow, we will be hiking on the Old Kenmare Road.Read more