Killarney

The Gap of Dunloe is a scenic valley squeezed between Purple Mountain and Carrantuohil (at 1040m, Ireland's highest peak). — Lonely Planet

Downstairs, bookbinders, potters, and weavers demonstrate their crafts. Upstairs, elegantly furnished rooms portray the lifestyle of the landed gentry in the 1800s. — Fodor's

includes three lakes - Lower, Middle and Upper Lakes, which are linked by a river set in countryside whose varied landscapes offer an idyllic setting for hiking or bicycling outings. — Michelin Guide

This castle was the last place in the province of Munster to fall to Oliver Cromwell's forces in 1652. — Fodor's

The panoramic view over Macgillycuddy's Reeks and the Upper Lake delighted Queen Victoria and her retinue so much, that the site was named after her following her visit in 1861. — Michelin Guide

The 18m (60 ft.) falls are impressive, and well worth the 5-minute walk from the dedicated parking lot...more strenuous, but even more rewarding, is the climb up the 100 or so steps next to the Falls. — Frommer's

This small island appears to float peacefully on the Lower Lake in Killarney National Park. Behind the trees is what’s left of a 7th-century monastery that flourished for 1,000 years. — Frommer's