Skelling Michael, County Kerry
Now
I've only been to Dublin in Ireland, but this week's post is from guest
blogger Frank Lee, where he gives us an insight into his 7 Best Hidden
Places in Ireland:
The Republic of Ireland is an
island in the North Atlantic and it is divided into two parts; one is
the Republic of Ireland which covers five sixths of the total area,
while the second part is called Northern Ireland which is the part of
Great Britain. The country doesn’t have an extreme temperature in any of
its seasons and verdant greenery can be seen everywhere in the country.
This was considered one of the packed areas with woodlands during the
Middle Ages. Although a number of woodlands have decreased, it is still
very large when compared to other European countries. The country has
seen many wars and rebellions especially during the colonial days of
Great Britain. There were many movements to separate the country from
the UK and also there were lots of factions inside Ireland fighting one
another, resulting in chaos. The shift towards realism in Irish
literature occurred during these days because authors wanted to portray
what was happening around, rather than those figures that are higher
than life. Ireland has produced great writers such as Nobel Prize winner
W B Yeats and Samuel Beckett. The influence of Irish Culture and
Literature on English and other languages is so strong that one cannot
deny its vast subject matter and its importance. Ireland is a land of
multiple places like woodlands, vegetation fields, old monuments and
buildings and many literary spots; here is a list of seven best-hidden
places to visit in Ireland.
Skelling Michael, County Kerry, Ireland
This
spot is one of the earliest spot in Ireland dating back to the sixth
century. The stone huts on pointed peaks are the places where the monks
lived in the middle of nowhere. This spot, obviously, cannot be found
accidentally and it requires a continuous struggle to reach here; first a
lot of walking – one can even hire fishermen who are easily available
at these places – and then all the way up climbing to the top of the
mountain. But once you reach there the sight fascinates you; the
mountains are covered with frost and clouds and everything appears so
grandiose.
Torc Waterfall, Killarney National Park
Torc Waterfall, Killarney National Park
This
spot is so beautiful and is pictured so many times that you must have
seen its photo without knowing where this place actually is. These
waterfalls are free for everyone to go and are easily accessible, which
makes these waterfalls all the more charming. The waterfall flows from
the river Devils Punch Bowl via Torc Mountains. The spot is not only
perfect for the waterfall but also for the greenery around and different
climbing patterns and challenges developed by the tour companies to
hike on mountains. There are also many lakes nearby and climbing on
mountains can give you a panoramic view of the surroundings.
Aran Islands, County Galway
Aran Islands, County Galway
The
language still spoken in the areas of the Aran Islands is Gaelic and
one can find traditional ways of old peoples’ life here. This place is
isolated from many other places and is only a forty minute drive from
Rossaveel. The traditional way and lifestyle of the people living here
offers plenty of things like rentals and hostels.
Glendalough, County Wicklow
Glendalough
is called the valley of two lakes and it is present in the heart of
Wicklow Mountains. The “City of Seven Churches” was built by monks whose
love for isolation from the daily business of life was combined with a
refined taste of lush green fields and charming scenery. This place is
not just a strolling point, but a lot of things are present here worthy
to be discovered, which include old churches and their stones, crosses,
different round-shaped towers and many Cathedrals.
Beara Peninsula
Everyone
is aware of the Ring of Kerry in Ireland and most visitors visiting
Ireland find it necessary to mark this place on their checklist. In this
list, I am not completely denouncing this place altogether, but I am
offering a detour to the ring of Beara and then moving towards Ring of
Kerry. Many traditional and commonly used routes for the Ring of Kerry
are full of crowd and buses, so it is an important suggestion to visit
the place, but by a different route and enjoying the beauty of a
different place as well. This is a walking spot and it is better to
stroll down the steep hills if one is a good walker.
Hore Abbey
This
place is a collection of many stunning buildings of, either medieval
origin, or some people consider them even earlier than this. Hore Abbey
contains a fifteenth-century castle, a round tower, and a Gothic
Cathedral. This is the best place for students of history, Anthropology
lovers and those people who specialize in ancient buildings. This place
is so calm and quiet and if you are a lover of such quiet places add a
trip to Rock of Cashel.
Dunmore East, County Waterford
This
is one of the hidden villages of Ireland - and the secret is not out
yet to many of the other tourists - and that’s why this place is worthy
of a visit with all its calmness, and the abundance of boats with
different painted colors. This is actually a small fishing village
perfect for lovers of scuba diving and those finding World War 1 wrecks.
Dunmore East is another charming point in the vicinity.
This guest post is written by Frank Lee. He works at
Rebates Zone and you can follow him
@franklee84
