Gap of Dunloe Day Tour and Boat Ride from Killarney

The Gap of Dunloe is a magnificent defile running four miles between the McGillycuddy Reeks and the Purple mountain group. At the entrance to the gap is a famous cottage, named after a woman called Kate Kearney who died in childbirth at the age of 102!

Itinerary

1. Ross Castle

   Ross Castle perches in an inlet of Lough Leane. It is likely that the Irish chieftain O’Donoghue Mór built it in the fifteenth century. Legend has it that O’Donoghue still slumbers under the waters of the lake. Every seven years, on the first morning of May, he rises on his magnificent white horse. If you manage to catch a glimpse of him you will enjoy good fortune for the rest of your life. Ross Castle was the last place in Munster to hold out against Cromwell. Its defenders, then led by Lord Muskerry, took confidence from a prophecy holding that the castle could only be taken by a ship. Knowing of the prophecy, the Cromwellian commander, General Ludlow, launched a large boat on the lake. When the defenders saw it, this hastened the surrender – and the prophecy was fulfilled

What's included

• Boat
• Driver/guide
• Air-conditioned vehicle

What's not included

• Lunch
• Gratuities
• Jaunting Cart

Meeting point

Start time

10:30

End point

Languages

In-person guide: English

Travellers

• Child (4–12)
• Youth (13–18)
• Adult (19–54)
• Senior (55–99)

Options

• Gap of Dunloe Day Tour and Boat Ride from Killarneyfrom €50

  Start time: 10:30

  In-person guide: English

Additional information

• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Minimum age is 4 years

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.