Cruinniú na Cásca, Arts Project, Tralee, Co Kerry
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North Kerry Wild Atlantic Way Danny Houlihan
The Wild Atlantic Way winds its way along the coastline of Ireland and the hearts of its visitors through its green valleys and wild coastline in history and mythology and song this is Ireland of the Welcomes.
The North Kerry Wild Atlantic Way Group invites you to join us on the ferry from Kilimer and arrive in Tarbert and its Bridewell and walks. Step back in time to O' Conner Kerry clan and its chieftain his Abbey in Lislachtin and Carrigafoyle Castle the rock of the chasam in Ballylongford travel to lovely Village of Asdee and its history, Holy Well Tobar Eoin and the ancestral homestead of the Grand parents of Jesse James, continue to the Store have a traditional pint of Irish Guinness take the right to Liter to one of Europe's famous Artists at the Glennwood Studio there view Pods Ireland Modern Camping this is a must for all to see with its unique design Litter also has its own brand of pudding and produces top class food World Wide.
Leaving Litter continue along the coastline to Beal Farm House Cheese and sample the fillet of Irish Cheeses within the confines of a traditional farm beal Farmhouse Cheese is rated as one of the top brands in Ireland.
Pass the standing stone at Beal and the wreck of the Thetis which can be seen on certain tides continue to Killconly Church and its history from here visit Bromore Cliffs continue to Doon Church built in 1830 you are now entering Destination Ballybunion with its famous Golf Course Cliff Path Walks International Tintean Theatre ,Ballybunion Heritage Museum, Art Gallery and Surf School leaving the town cross the Ferry Bridge to Derryco and Rattoo Round Tower and the famous Rattoo Heritage Museum and its historianThe Great Sean Quinlan PC who is the author of the 3 Great Books of Kerry and the founder North Kerry Heritage Trails.
Take right in Ballyduff continue to Barons Bunker and continue along the wild Atlantic way to the Edge of Freedom at Clashmealcon with its Irish Patriot History from there continue to the cross take a right and watch the boats come in at Meenogahane Pier from this scenic viewing point return to the main road take a right here and continue along the Wild Atlantic Route with Causeway and back to Glenderry Pass the Old School and view the The Wild Atlantic Way this Ireland at its best on to Ballyheigue and Banna with its Castle and beaches of hight quality from her take a journey to Ardfert Brendan and the Friary, listen you might even hear the chant of the Monks.
Enter the the woody vale of Ballyroe and then take a journey of mystic quality to Barrow with coastal views of Tralee Golf Course unbeaten anywhere in Ireland the wildlife of this area is astounding.
The legend of of the The Wild Atlantic Way come into focus in Fenit a safe port in wild seas its lighthouse guards the bay with the watchful eye of St Bredan who's sculpture draws thousands of visitors each year.
Leaving Fenit continue back to Tralee home to the Rose of Tralee and many visitors Attractions its Blennerville Windmill and the new Tralee Bay Wet Lands is a must to to see, with its magical coastline and miles of golden sand beaches and Eco Marine life this is truly The Wild Atlantic Way Danny Houlihan.
Come and visit us and experience a cycle or a walking tour along the Wild Atlantic Way for details contact Danny ecotrekballlybunion.com All rights reserved designed by Danny Houlihan. Thanks to all in Destination Ballybunion.
Visited the Jeanie Johnston in Dublin Ireland - Interesting History
Jeanie Johnston - History
The original Jeanie Johnston was built in 1847 on the banks of the St. Lawrence River in Quebec City, Canada. Its architect was the Scottish-born shipbuilder and master craftsman John Munn.
The 408 ton cargo ship was purchased in Liverpool by John Donovan and Sons of Tralee, Co.Kerry. As the famine gripped Ireland, the company ran a successful trade bringing emigrants from Ireland to North America and returning with timbers bound for the ports of Europe.
The Jeanie Johnston made her maiden voyage on 24th April 1848 from Blennerville, Co. Kerry to Quebec with 193 passengers on board. Over the next seven years the ship made 16 voyages to North America carrying over 2,500 emigrants safely to the New World. Despite the seven week journey in very cramped and difficult conditions, no life was ever lost on board the ship - a remarkable achievement which is generally attributed to the ship's captain, Castletownshend-born James Attridge and the experienced Ship's Doctor, Dr Richard Blennerhassett.
The replica ship was designed by Fred Walker, former Chief Naval Architect with the Maritime Museum in Greenmich, England. The recreation was modelled closely on that of the 17th century Dutch East India ship, the 'Batavia'.
Work began in 1993 and was completed in 2002. The ship is built with larch planks on oak frames, however to comply with international maritime regulations some concessions to modernity had to be made. She has two Caterpillar engines, two Caterpillar generators, an emergency generator located above the waterline in the forward deckhouse. steel water-tight bulkheads, down-flooding valves and fire-fighting equipment.