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In the heart of a beautiful park planted with rare species, you can visit the house where Daniel O'Connell—the "Liberator," as he is known—spent his childhood before attending school in Cobh and then in France. This 19th-century residence contains touching reminders of the famous patriot: personal objects, documents, furniture, and family paintings, including a stunning painting depicting him as Hercules breaking his chains!

Gap of Dunloe is a narrow mountain pass between the MacGillycuddy Reeks and Purple Mountain, amazing 11 kilometres of it! The spectacularly winding road here descends into The Black Valley passing five lakes. The Head of the Gap is its highest point.

A gorgeous view here of Brandon Bay from above. You can see the settlement of Brandon here as well as the sandy beach stretching in the distance. Some rocks here offer an opportunity to sit and enjoy.

A fantastic, pristine and very wide beach in Brandon Bay with beautiful hills and mountains in the distance. A perfect place for a peaceful stroll.

A very interesting memorial here, remembering a tragedy on 20th December 1943, when a Vickers Wellngton (a plane) crashed down on Mount Brandon, killing all six Polish crew members from RAF 304 Squadron.

The oak forests there have been severely reduced by industrial planting of conifers and by an invasive rhododendron variety (which reproduces by seed rather than roots and is also called 'Frankenstein'). For years, attempts have been made to eradicate the rhododendron and replace it and the conifers with fresh oak trees. This is likely to take generations. The fresh oak seedlings are already growing on the other side of the lake (near Muckross). Tip: The barrier to the parking lot closes at 6 p.m., but you can always drive out 😉

Great spot with a beautiful view

Fine café with parking. Ideal starting point