Herding the Sheep

DAY 3, 4 & 5 Tour of Ireland

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September 12th 2010
Our third day started from Killarney and we went on what they call the Ring of Kerry tour which was 180 kms of winding and narrow roads. The Ring of Kerry revealed breathing sights of the area as well as coastal views of the Altanic. We visited an Irish sheepdog demonstration of hearding the flock up and down the side of a hill and seeing different breeds of sheep that are common to Ireland. We vi ... read more

Europe » Ireland » County Kerry » Killarney

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Celtic tribes arrived on the island between 600-150 B.C. Invasions by Norsemen that began in the late 8th century were finally ended when King Brian BORU defeated the Danes in 1014. English invasions began in the 12th century and set off more than se... ... read more