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motorists, armed with a good map and a reliable alarm clock, can sidestep the crowds and
enjoy one of the most rewarding days in Ireland.
Planning Your Time
More than twice the size of the Dingle Peninsula (see next chapter) and backed by a mus-
cular tourism budget that promotes every sight as a “must-see,” the Iveragh Peninsula can
seem overwhelming. Be selective, and don't let them pull the turf over your eyes.
By Car:
You can explore the Ring (primarily on N-70) in one satisfying day. Travelers
linking overnights in Kinsale and Dingle can insert a night between them in Kenmare (a
good base for enjoying the best of the Ring of Kerry). If visiting Muckross House and Kis-
sane Sheep Farm (on the mountainous section of the Ring of Kerry), do so in the afternoon
before arriving in Kenmare, to save all of the following day for the rest of the Ring.
Tackling the Kinsale-to-Dingle drive plus the Ring of Kerry all in the same day is
doable with an early start (no later than 8:30)—but you add about two hours of driving just
to reach the actual Ring, meaning you have little time to stop and enjoy what you came
