Today we have a long day ahead of us with beautiful roads and sights as we drive from Ennistymon to Killarby. Along the route are many beautiful villages and towns with an abundance of historic castles, abbeys, viewpoints and other sights. So there are several possibilities to divide this day with stops.

Among the many attractions you should visit is Craggaunowen Castle, nestled in the heart of Ireland and with a rich history spanning centuries. Built in the 1550s by John MacSioda MacNamara, a descendant of Sioda MacNamara, the founder of nearby Knappogue Castle, Craggaunowen was once a stronghold of power and pride. Its sister castle, Knappogue, was built in 1467 and stands just a few miles away, a silent testament to the MacNamara family legacy.

Another must see is Bunratty Folk Park, set in 26 hectares of unspoilt countryside in Clare and featuring over 30 buildings in a ‘living’ village and rural setting. As you enter Clare you will see Bunratty Castle on your left as you turn into the road to the Bunratty Folk Park car park.
Within this Park, farms, village shops and country streets have been recreated and furnished as they would have looked at the time, depending on their social status, from the poorest one-roomed dwelling to Bunratty House, a fine example of a Georgian home built in 1804 by the Studdarts, the last family to occupy Bunratty Castle.
Bunratty offers a fascinating opportunity to visit a restored medieval castle and a highly educational open-air museum. The exhibits provide an intimate way to see up close how people lived and worked in the past. Be sure to visit the gift shop on your way back.

It is about a half hour drive to the city of Limerick with many historical sights such as King John's Castle, also known as Limerick Castle, this is a 13th century castle located on King's Island in the city centre of Limerick, on the River Shannon. Although the site dates back to 922 when the Vikings lived on the island, the castle itself was built in 1200 by order of King John of England. Limerick is a city with a lot of history and an ideal place to stop for some culture and enjoy lunch in one of the many good restaurants and pubs.

From Limerich we head east to the Dingle Peninsula. On the way we visit the Blennerville Windmill, a fully restored 18th century windmill. The working windmill is now the centrepiece of a large visitor centre with displays on the history of milling, Blennerville’s role as a port for emigrants during the famine and a model railway display of the famous Tralee & Dingle line.

We drive via the beautiful Connor Pass to Dingle, Ireland's most westerly peninsula. From the town of Dingle we take the Slea Head Drive to get the most out of the Dingle Peninsula. This is a spectacular drive that winds close to the coast. There are many viewpoints along the way to stop and take photos.

Be sure to stop at the Ceann Sratha lookout and enjoy some of the most stunning scenery on the Dingle Peninsula. And visit the Beehive Hut, a primitive semi-spherical dwelling built from loose stones, the shape resembles a beehive, hence the name. The beehive hut is typical of Celtic dwellings from 2000 BC in Scotland and Ireland. Do they look familiar? They might! In the Star Wars movie "The Last Jedi" they were used as Luke Skywalker's hideout on Skellig Michael.

After this beautiful ride we will take a break in the town of Dingle, enjoy all the beauty this town has to offer and enjoy a delicious meal in one of the many good restaurants.

We spend the night in Killarny in the beautiful Loch Lein Country House situated on the beautiful lake. Enjoy the peace and the beautiful views from the terrace.