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The Magical South
Days 1 - 2
It’s not such a long way from Shannon to County Tipperary
and Cashel,
where we begin our adventure. This lovely “Heritage Town”
is the ancient seat of the Munster kings. Take a brief historic
tour and visit the Rock of Cashel, one of Ireland’s most
magnificent ecclesiastical sites, before our first banquet together.
• Pedal down quiet lanes through the lush Golden Vale and
the fabled Glen of Aherlow to Kilmallock,
an important stronghold in medieval days. We’ll reveal
hidden field monuments and ancient fortifications such as the
impressive Cahir Castle as we pass though the small villages
that dot this amazing landscape.
Days 3 - 4
Ride delightful backroads through Counties Limerick, Cork and
Kerry on your way to Killarney,
a colorful town surrounded by richly forested mountains and
sparkling glacial lakes. Killarney’s much-acclaimed National
Park and MacGillycuddy’s Reeks, Ireland’s tallest
peaks, form the backdrop for our two-night stay. • We’ve
arranged a day of exploration with an intoxicating array of
choices. Ride through the Gap of Dunloe; visit the palatial
Muckross House; hike part of the Kerry Way; boat across Lough
Leane; or combine more than one of these exciting possibilities!
Days 5 - 6
Breathtaking coastal scenes and the towering Slieve Mish Mountains
become the norm as we cycle on to Dingle
for our next two-night sojourn. The Dingle Peninsula is and
outdoor wonderland and a mother lode of ancient history from
beehive huts to Ogham stones. It’s also a well-known Gaeltacht,
a centre of Irish language and culture. • During your layover
you can ride around Slea Head with its fantastic ocean side
panoramas, set out in search of ancient monuments on a guided
hill walk, or simply unwind in one of Dingle’s lively pubs–more
than 50 from which to choose!
Days 7 - 8
Conquer Connor Pass en route to our Victorian era lodgings in
the lovely seaside resort of Kilkee,
County Clare. With some of the finest coastal scenery anywhere
and a mighty reputation for traditional music and dance, locals
just say “Clare is magic.” • If it’s time
to go home, then after breakfast we’ll see you safely to
Shannon for your final departure, and our heart-felt “Slan
Abhaile!” Of course you can combine this Magical South
itinerary with our Clare to Connemara tour for a Best of the
West experience. In that instance, you’ll be pedaling to
the dramatic 700 foot Cliffs of Moher, and on to Doolin, a hotbed
of traditional Irish music. Either way, we know you will have
just experienced a little magic in Ireland’s wonderful
southwest!
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