01 - 07 May 2016
Bantry House in county Cork is a private domain dating back to the 18th century with splendid
views across Bantry Bay.
The House was bought in 1765 and subsequently enlarged by Richard White, the first Earl of Bantry.
The House has stayed within this family ever since.
From 1946 onwards House and Gardens are open to the public.
View over Bantry Bay.
View over Bantry Bay.
The east wing.
The east wing.
Access to the former stables.
The former stables.
The former stables.
The southern side.
The 100 stairs.
St Brendan - fenced off.
Lunch in The Brick Oven (red-brown building).
De Healy Pass was built in 1847 to offer extra employment in the bad times during the Famine.
The pass connects the counties Kerry and Cork.
The top of this pass is the border between these 2 counties.
Photo shows the top, a the Kerry-side.
On the top , the Cork-side.
On the top , the Cork-side.
On the top , history explained.
This small island near Killarney is surrounded by the Killarney-lakes
There is a lot of damage to trees here due to the last autumn and winter storms.
Photo shows our granddaughter.
Granddaughter.
Colourful wild garlic.
Colourful wild garlic.
Back at Ross Castle
