scenic drives ireland

Ladies View is located between Kenmare and Killarney along the Ring of Kerry Route (N71). It's about 12 miles from Killarney and the stunning views of Killarney's Upper Lakes are awe inspiring to say the least, making it a major stopping point on any Ring of Kerry tour. The name Ladies View dates back to 1861. Queen Victoria's ladies in waiting were so inspired by the breathtaking view that they named it Ladies View....

The Suggested starting point is Cork-a charming city on the River Lee, excellent for shopping and offering first class pubs and restauants with entertainment for every member of the family. Blarney Castle, with its famous Stone of Eloquence is a ten minute drive away.

Visit there to kiss the stone before continuing to the old world town of Kinsale. Drive on to Timoleague where you'll see the remains of the once largest friary in Ireland, then Clonakilty, Rosscarbery, Glandore, Union Hall...

The Burren Drive: Galway - Oranmore - Clarenbridge - Kilcolgan - Kinvara - Belharbour - Ballyvaughan - Kilfenora - Lisdoonvarna - Ennistymon - Lahinch - Liscanor - Doolin - Fanore - Ballyvaughan - Kinvara

This drive leads to the limestone plateaux of the Burren with its natural and historical riches. The Burren is a gently sloping carboniferous limestone landscape, dissected by numerous joints running from north to south. In addition to its rocky landscape the Burren is famous for...

This one-day circular tour covers 257km. Takes in Limerick city, Ennis, Kilrush, Kilkee, Lahinch, Liscannor Bay, the famous Cliffs of Moher, Lisdoonvarna and the breath-taking Burren area. Then Ballyvaughan, Bealaclugga, Tulough, Carran, Leamaneh Castle, Kilfenora (which features the Burren Display Centre), Kilnahoy, Corofin, Tulla, Broadford, and finishes back in Limerick city. A great way to get to know the area....

"From rock strewn desolation to wooded glens and luxuriant gardens warmed by the Gulf Stream: the coastline of the Beara Peninsula twists 'round creeks, sandy bays, harbours and headlands, luring the traveller to fresh discoveries"...

Ireland's most northerly point lies in the Republic on this ragged triangular headland, not in Northern Ireland as most people would expect. Lough Foyle and Lough Swilly virtually isolate Inishowen from the rest of the county. The interior is a mix of low white farms and cottages huddling roped against the wind, and grand brown mountains rising toward Slieve Snaght. The scenic 160km route around the edge of Inishowen takes in Malin Head, castles, churches, High Crosses and pre-Christian antiq...

There is a magnificent scenic drive from Dunmore East along the edge of Waterford Harbour to the small villages of Passage East and Cheekpoint, 6-7 miles up-river. Many places of Historical interest may be seen on this drive. Leaving lower Dunmore East and heading north, one first comes to the small village of KILLEA (Cill Aodh). This area takes its name from the Church or Cell established here by Aodh or Hugh at the end of the fourth Century, Aodh was a disciple of St Declan of Ardmore and...

The Blackwater is Munster's major river, and the second largest in Ireland. It rises in remote mountainy country on the borders of Cork and Kerry, and flows for 136 km through a wooded limestone valley, turning sharply south towards the end to reach the sea at Youghal. The river banks are punctuated by historic castles and great estates.

Starting at the old fishing port of Youghal, follow the little roads on the West side of the estuary, stopping briefly to look at the ruined Molana...

Our depot is conveniently situated at "Ardross", Ross Road, approx 400 metres from the centre of town. The tours depart at 10.35 am and arrives back in Killarney at approx. 5.15 pm (Gap of Dunloe departs at 10.50 am). We would kindly advise you to be at our depot at 10.15 am. To reserve your seats on the tours please telephone (064) 31052 - O'Connor Autotours the day or evening before....