The magnificent Gap of Dunloe is contained in Killarney National Park.

The Gap of Dunloe is a wild and rugged gap excavated by forging ice flows during the last ice age. It is sign posted off the R562 road to Killorglin and runs outside the western perimeter of the National Park.

Cars can be left at Kate Kearney’s Cottage from where the energetic can walk, while the more relaxed can hire a pony and trap or ride ponies for the trip through the Gap and back.

The Cottage was a coaching inn where the hostess, Kate, allegedly cast her spell on all who entered and toasted them with her special brew. The Cottage is now a pub and restaurant and there is every chance that you will also be enchanted, but in a much more benign way, by the warm welcome and the fun at the regular music sessions.