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Visit 16 local sites from the Irish War of Independence, over an 80 minute walk. see location of ambushes where the Cobh rebel volunteers took on the might of an Empire. visit the safe houses where national rebel leaders, like Pearse, Connolly, Casement and De Velara stayed, and see training halls, barracks and places of detention. View the anchor of the German arms ship the 'Aud' which was scuttled and sank outside Cobh harbour on Good Friday 1916. Join our tour and learn all about Cobh's A Company of the 4th Battalion IRA. See the local ambush site where Lord French the supreme commander of all British military forces in Ireland escaped with his life. Cobh - where the revolutionary republican guerrilla war in East Cork began, and was led from. The tour will proceed at a leisurely pace, will stop at sites and buildings and will allow for guest engagement through questions/answers and related chat. Other things to note Bring a camera to record your experience. Its one you will not forget and may wish to cherish. due to Covid 19 please note guest must wear masks and have hand santiser . The guide will take your temperture and you will need to supply contact trace info and 2m social distancing is in place.,

Alpacas take to trekking quite easily. They walk in a line, one behind the other on a head collar & lead rope. Our guided treks start at our farm and ascend into the forest. The walk itself is at a very leisurely pace and lasts about 1.5 hours (there are inclines and the terrain is uneven with tree roots underfoot). PLEASE NOTE: MINIMUM AGE 12 YEARS, no infant carriers (and all guests must speak English). When you arrive on site, the alpacas will be grazing, and we will call them in using their yellow food bucket! Simon and I will introduce you to the alpacas whist getting them ready with head collars and leads. We will have a brief health & safety chat, as well as give you some idea of what to expect and some pointers so you can interact with your alpaca. We will also introduce you to all of their individual quirks and personalities. Alpacas are not able to carry packs or people, so they will accompany us as we walk the forest trail. We try not to let them stop to nibble grass for long periods. Half-way around the walk, we release the alpacas in an enclosed area, so we can feed them treats, and you can get very close and intimate with them. They will love you when we give you the apples and carrots to feed them. There will be plenty of photo opportunities throughout your visit. When we return to the farm, we will finish with a fibre and spinning demonstration.

Reopening end of May 2024!! Use the “REQUEST AVAILABILITY” feature to get a tour at a time that suits you. WE ARE FLEXIBLE. ☘☘☘☘☘☘☘☘☘☘☘ Top-rated sheep herding tour in on the Ring of Kerry! #SupportsIrishFarmers ☘☘☘☘☘☘☘☘☘☘☘ This is not your standard tour - it is a fully interactive, hands-on, REAL and unforgettable experience. You'll see Irish farming shown exactly as it is...highs, lows, and everything in-between! You'll be outdoors viewing Rose (an expert sheepdog) in action. She is trained to herd up a flock of wild mountain sheep. Once she is finished, you get up close and personal to the sheep. You can feel their strength and size. Throughout the tour, lifelong farmers Sinead & Tim provide facts and authentic insight into sheep farming and Ireland in general. This experience is a great opportunity to meet the locals & try to understand a different lifestyle than your own. Also a good photo opportunity. ————— Other things: ▪1hr duration ▪Cash or card payments accepted in person ▪If the weather is bad, we can move the tour indoors ▪Book our cute farm cottage https://www.airbnb.ie/rooms/13388873

I will meet you at the marina on the Hugh Coveney Pier in Crosshaven. For those interested in doing a fishing trip I will supply all the necessary equipment. If you are keen sea angler your welcome to bring along your own gear and bait. I will supply bait, mackerel/rag worm. We will fish in or close to the harbour entrance depending on weather conditions. The fish we can expect to catch mackerel, pollock, dog fish, conger eels, thorn back ray, codling, whiting, etc. Guests will have at least 4 hours fishing. For harbour sightseening trips we will leave Crosshaven pier and head our the right side of the harbour out towards Roche's Point and back in the left side of the harbour. I will stop along the way telling you about the history of the various places of interest. There are old forts, Spike island prison, Cobh town, Monkstown to be seen and talked about. I will provide a nice cup of tea / coffee and nibbles when we stop at some place along the way. Both of these trips will be very personal and informative. I will try to answer and help you any way I can. I can assure my guests that they will really enjoy this experience. Other things to note This experience is suitable for adults or children over the age of 8. I'm sorry but I don't have access on to the boat if your a wheel chair user. Check out youtube clip klozme fishing with fergus for an idea what this experience will be like.

Kayaking Is Available! Please contact me via airbnb messaging :) Kayak Across Ireland's Famous Lakes Of Killarney, Exploring Hidden Inlets & Islands Spend a relaxing morning or afternoon exploring the deep sparkling Lakes of Killarney by kayak, with an expert guide. Beginning at 15th century Ross Castle, paddle into Lough Lein, discovering wooded islands, limestone caves and local history. With an experienced qualified guide learn the skills to master your kayak and keep a look out for white tailed sea eagles as they soar above Killarney National Park. Land at the ancient ruins of Innisfallen Abbey; once a leper colony, now home only to native red deer. No Previous Kayaking Experience Is Needed

I will meet with my hiking group at Subway, Dromhale, Muckross Rd, Dromhale, Killarney, Co. Kerry, V93 EFR7 at 10:00. After I have made sure they have the right footwear and hiking comfortable clothing for our walk, I will discuss our day with them and show them our route clearly on the map. We have to drive 10 minutes more to the starting point. Please, bring your own transport. We will start our 5 hours walk at a leisurely pace and I will make sure that everybody is comfortable and happy. We will stop at regular intervals for people to enjoy the scenery, to take pictures, and have some food and drinks. During the walk I like to talk with my group about issues related to the area, such ancient dwelling places. Itinerary: Part of this walk is on open moorland and mountain, sometimes over wet ground & narrow tracks. Distance of 12 km. Total height gain 750 metres. 5.5 hours. We will walk the most direct route to the summit via Devil’s Punch Bowl, and climbing the steep eastern arête to the Mangerton plateau with a great view over Horse’s Glen. If weather is good, we will have lunch break at the summit with views of Kenmare Bay, Beara Peninsula, The MacGillycuddy’s Reeks, Killarney National Park. Every one of my guided walks has its own particular places of outstanding beauty. I always aim to make my walks a very special and memorable experience for my clients.

I will meet with my hiking group at Lisleibane - Carrauntoohil Car Park, Beaufort, Co. Kerry, V93 AR2V at 10:30. We will start out a lovely easy-moderate walk after checking gear (hiking shoes and rain jacket) food and water. Carrauntoohil Coffee Hut at the car park (195 metres over see level) will be open for a coffee, snacks or water in summer. On our way, perhaps we meet sheep, we watch the birds soar as we walk along the river Gaddagh into the Hag’s Glen. Surrounded by the MacGillycuddy’s Reeks we can see the pyramid shape of Carrauntoohil in the background, Ireland's highest mountain. This walk is suitable for all fitness levels, it will be done with a slow recreational pace on easy low mountain terrain, and a wide path, the highest point at 350 metres will be near the lakes Gouragh and Callee with a great view walking towards Devil's Ladder. Itinerary: Distance: 8 km. Total ascent 300 metres. Duration: 3 hours.

I will meet with my hiking group at Kate Kearney's Cottage, this is the starting point in The Gap of Dunloe, at 10:30. With free car park and public toilets. Nearest shop 3 minutes drive in Beaufort. After I have made sure they have the right hiking footwear, warm-comfortable clothing for the walk, food & water, I will discuss our day and route with them. We will start our walk at a leisurely pace, and I will make sure that everybody is comfortable and happy. We will stop at regular intervals for people to enjoy the scenery, to take photos, and have some snacks and drinks. During the walk I like to talk with my group about issues related to the area, such ancient dwelling places. The walking route to Strickeen will be on open mountain and a wide track in the way down. The walk is easy suitable for a family with children over 10 years. From the summit at 440 meters high, there are great views toward Carrauntoohil and Dingle peninsula. Here we would have lunch break, surrounded by the highest mountains in Ireland. Every one of my guided walks has its' own particular places of outstanding beauty. I always aim to make my walks a very special and memorable experience for guests. Distance of 7 km. Total height gain 400 metres. 3.5 hours.

I will meet with my hiking group at Kate Kearney's Cottage, in The Gap of Dunloe, at 10:00. Free car park and public toilets. Nearest shop in Beaufort 3 minutes drive. After I have made sure they have the right hiking footwear and warm-comfortable clothing for the walk, we have to drive 5 minutes to Tomies Wood free car park to start out our lovely walk. Please, bring your own transport. We will start our walk at a leisurely pace, and I will make sure that everybody is comfortable and happy. We will stop at regular intervals for people to enjoy the scenery, to take pictures, and have some food and drinks. During the walk I like to talk with my group about issues related to the area such as ancient dwelling places. Itinerary: Purple Mountain stands at 832 metres. The whole walk will be a distance of 13 km, total height gain 900 metres, taking about 5.5 hours to complete the walk. This hike is on open moorland and mountain, with wet ground at some spots, narrow mountain tracks surrounded by high heather and short steep climbs. A good level of fitness is required to complete the moderate-strenuous walk on time, some experience in hill walking is needed. The semi-circular walking route will be contouring near Tomies and Shehy mountains. From the summit of Purple at 832 metres, there are great views of The Gap of Dunloe, MacGillycuddy’s Reeks and Killarney National Park.

Part of this moderate hill walk is on open moorland and mountain, sometimes over wet ground, long grass & heather, with narrow tracks. I will meet with my hiking group at Emilie's coffee shop, in Glenbeigh village, N70 road - Ring of Kerry, at 10:00. From here we have to drive 10 more minutes to the hike start point. Please, bring your own transport. After I have made sure they have the right footwear and warm-comfortable clothing for a hill walk, I will discuss our day with them, and show them our route clearly on the map. We will start our walk at a leisurely pace and I will make sure that everybody is comfortable and happy. We will stop at regular intervals for people to enjoy the scenery, to take pictures, and have some food and drinks. During the walk I like to talk with my group about issues related to the area, such ancient dwelling places. Itinerary: Distance 13 km Total height gain 800 metres Duration 5.5 hours. With start/finish point at Mountain Stage, we will walk on The Kerry Way trail with views of the Atlantic Ocean and Dingle Peninsula during the whole hike. After one hour we will go up to Beenmore (670 metres) & Drung Hill (640 metres) summits, after lunch break there is a gentle way down to the finish point.

Visit 16 local sites from the Irish War of Independence, over an 80 minute walk. see location of ambushes where the Cobh rebel volunteers took on the might of an Empire. visit the safe houses where national rebel leaders, like Pearse, Connolly, Casement and De Velara stayed, and see training halls, barracks and places of detention. View the anchor of the German arms ship the 'Aud' which was scuttled and sank outside Cobh harbour on Good Friday 1916. Join our tour and learn all about Cobh's A Company of the 4th Battalion IRA. See the local ambush site where Lord French the supreme commander of all British military forces in Ireland escaped with his life. Cobh - where the revolutionary republican guerrilla war in East Cork began, and was led from. The tour will proceed at a leisurely pace, will stop at sites and buildings and will allow for guest engagement through questions/answers and related chat. Other things to note Bring a camera to record your experience. Its one you will not forget and may wish to cherish. due to Covid 19 please note guest must wear masks and have hand santiser . The guide will take your temperture and you will need to supply contact trace info and 2m social distancing is in place.,

Alpacas take to trekking quite easily. They walk in a line, one behind the other on a head collar & lead rope. Our guided treks start at our farm and ascend into the forest. The walk itself is at a very leisurely pace and lasts about 1.5 hours (there are inclines and the terrain is uneven with tree roots underfoot). PLEASE NOTE: MINIMUM AGE 12 YEARS, no infant carriers (and all guests must speak English). When you arrive on site, the alpacas will be grazing, and we will call them in using their yellow food bucket! Simon and I will introduce you to the alpacas whist getting them ready with head collars and leads. We will have a brief health & safety chat, as well as give you some idea of what to expect and some pointers so you can interact with your alpaca. We will also introduce you to all of their individual quirks and personalities. Alpacas are not able to carry packs or people, so they will accompany us as we walk the forest trail. We try not to let them stop to nibble grass for long periods. Half-way around the walk, we release the alpacas in an enclosed area, so we can feed them treats, and you can get very close and intimate with them. They will love you when we give you the apples and carrots to feed them. There will be plenty of photo opportunities throughout your visit. When we return to the farm, we will finish with a fibre and spinning demonstration.

Explore the Making & Tasting of Mead – the drink of Celtic Ireland’s Kings & Chieftains at Ireland’s first Meadery in 200 years. Here's what we take you through on a fun and entertaining hour: Insights into Kinsale Meads | light and refreshing | fermented off-dry (12% ABV wine strength) Myths & Legends | the story and evolution of Mead through the centuries Bee Judgments | How Ireland’s Bee Laws protected the bees | Taste three unique raw honeys Process | Modern mead making from fermentation, through to maturation and bottling Tasting | Sample award-winning meads and cocktails in the Meadery’s oak bar tasting room I It's also an opportunity to visit our beautiful town of Kinsale with its history streets, harbour and great restaurants. Other things to note Wheelchair accessible and All on ground floor Free Car Parking next to the meadery

Join us for a cycling excursion in Cork City. We'll take full advantage of the parks, riverside pathways, and cycle lanes in the city. We will show you the rich history of the city, some of its beautiful parks, and a few of Cork’s hidden secrets. Sample the rich history of Cork City, stretching from before the Viking era to its present-day bustle. As you cycle through the parks and riverside paths, you will see as much nature as an urban area can support. Cork boasts over 30 bridges and over 20 church spires. See how many you can count as you travel through this beautiful city by the Lee. After this excursion, you will be fully oriented in the city and will know the top bars and restaurants to visit as you continue your stay. Other things to note Wear practical and comfortable clothing. Wear a bright / reflective outer layer.

Reopening end of May 2024!! Use the “REQUEST AVAILABILITY” feature to get a tour at a time that suits you. WE ARE FLEXIBLE. ☘☘☘☘☘☘☘☘☘☘☘ Top-rated sheep herding tour in on the Ring of Kerry! #SupportsIrishFarmers ☘☘☘☘☘☘☘☘☘☘☘ This is not your standard tour - it is a fully interactive, hands-on, REAL and unforgettable experience. You'll see Irish farming shown exactly as it is...highs, lows, and everything in-between! You'll be outdoors viewing Rose (an expert sheepdog) in action. She is trained to herd up a flock of wild mountain sheep. Once she is finished, you get up close and personal to the sheep. You can feel their strength and size. Throughout the tour, lifelong farmers Sinead & Tim provide facts and authentic insight into sheep farming and Ireland in general. This experience is a great opportunity to meet the locals & try to understand a different lifestyle than your own. Also a good photo opportunity. ————— Other things: ▪1hr duration ▪Cash or card payments accepted in person ▪If the weather is bad, we can move the tour indoors ▪Book our cute farm cottage https://www.airbnb.ie/rooms/13388873

No spaces? Message host to book! #SupportsIrishFarmers IG//FB @HiddenHillsWaterville •••••••••••••••••••••• Just like human babies, our young lambs need regular feeds of milk (4x a day) ..not all lambs are looked after by their moms. In this experience, you’ll be; 1. Hands on bottle-feeding our adorable newborn lambs (and getting cuddles of course!) 2. Learning about the inner workings of a sheep farm with local farmers 3. Bonus - visit alpacas and 15+ hens, feeding them too if you want. This is a very fun, wholesome experience, yet informational & interesting! Suitable for everyone, young and old. We go at your pace. Farmers Sinead and her family will give you an authentic insight into the life of a local farmer. You'll see behind the scenes & learn how much care and work is involved in running a busy family farm. The meeting point is 10 minutes’ drive from Waterville. Just under an hour from Killarney! Halfway on the "Ring of Kerry" route. Exact postcode is V23DK50. OTHER STUFF: -1-hour tour - we do not wait for late arrivals to the tour. -Toilet/hand washing facilities on site -Indoor experience, -3 friendly sheep dogs, a jack russell and a ginger cat and 15+ hens on site -Private accommodation available on the farm--sleeps 7! For medical reasons, this tour is unsuitable for pregnant women. Ladies, you can still visit, just don't go near the sheep!

I will meet you at the marina on the Hugh Coveney Pier in Crosshaven. For those interested in doing a fishing trip I will supply all the necessary equipment. If you are keen sea angler your welcome to bring along your own gear and bait. I will supply bait, mackerel/rag worm. We will fish in or close to the harbour entrance depending on weather conditions. The fish we can expect to catch mackerel, pollock, dog fish, conger eels, thorn back ray, codling, whiting, etc. Guests will have at least 4 hours fishing. For harbour sightseening trips we will leave Crosshaven pier and head our the right side of the harbour out towards Roche's Point and back in the left side of the harbour. I will stop along the way telling you about the history of the various places of interest. There are old forts, Spike island prison, Cobh town, Monkstown to be seen and talked about. I will provide a nice cup of tea / coffee and nibbles when we stop at some place along the way. Both of these trips will be very personal and informative. I will try to answer and help you any way I can. I can assure my guests that they will really enjoy this experience. Other things to note This experience is suitable for adults or children over the age of 8. I'm sorry but I don't have access on to the boat if your a wheel chair user. Check out youtube clip klozme fishing with fergus for an idea what this experience will be like.

+++ THE WORLDS ONLY PLACENAMES TOUR+++ This fascinating tour now INCLUDES a delicious picnic lunch. It is said the mighty inscribe their toponymy on the landscape. Gaels, Vikings, Normans, Spaniards, Pirates, English and the Irish all controlled this section of coastline at one time or another and they all left their mark in the toponyms and microtoponyms of this beautiful area. Join us on one of the most beautiful walks in West Cork and create memories you will never forget as you learn about placenames and the amazing stories behind them. Together, we will explore one of the most interesting sections of the Wild Atlantic Way using toponyms - the language of its placenames. Our hike will take in secluded beaches, ancient holy glens, fairy peaks, hidden trails and rural boreens. All told we will walk about five kilometres. While undulating, this trail is easy and fun for beginners and the pace is easy. We will finish our tour with a local picnic consisting of artisan foodstuffs while overlooking the site of Ireland's biggest ever naval battle. During our picnic lunch, we will finish with two epic stories based on this location. One story will amaze you, the other story other scandalised Europe and the world in the 17th century.

Starting in picturesque fishing village of Union Hall, we being with a relatively flat spin towards the village of Leap. Then we enter the poetically named woodland know as Bláth na Gréine, and pass historic Myross Wood House. We then gently pedal from undulating bóithrín to undulating bóithrín as we share unique local focial (words) for the amazing local flora and fauna to be found in the area historically known as 'the garden' due to the incredible fertility of the local soil. Along the way, we take loads of brief stops for magical short stories from the rich collection of local folklore. After visiting tiny beaches with amazing views, we then return to our starting point.

We offer a unique opportunity to discover some of the most breathtaking scenery in Ireland on horseback. ANYTIME can be arranged just ask!! Our spectacular mountain rides have provided riders with some amazing experiences over the years. We also offer riding lessons anytime just contact us. All our rides are accompanied by me personally. I will guide you and your horse safely along the dazzling mountain scenery and through wide open countryside. With the Boggeragh Mountains as a backdrop, the Blackwater at your feet and the picturesque Horse Capital town of Millstreet only 2 miles away, it is a great experience. ADVANCED RIDERS CAN BOOK LONGER TREK TO INCLUDE CANTERING AND JUMPING BANKS STREAMS ETC Begginers will be led. From half hour to 3 hours. Other times can be arranged just message us. Our native irish ponies and horses are all very well behaved and well schooled. Other things to note Some experience with horses is helpful but not essential. Self catering accommodation is also available onsite.