Archaeology handicrafts and science and technology sites to visit Munster

It is a big rock of 217 m, beaten by the winds, classified as UNESCO Heritage. You will find an abbey built in the th century. To go to the abbey, you borrow a staircase of 600 steps dug out of the rock: a monument in itself. The isolation of Skellig Michael has recently discouraged visitors, thus favouring an exceptional state of preservation. Skellig Michael also hosts many bird species. Among other things, you can observe petrels, puffin, Gannet, gulls, kittiwake…

The number of visitors arriving on the island every day is limited. It is therefore preferable to reserve during the summer months. The crossing can be done from Portmagee (1 hour 30 min) or Ballinskelligs (1 hour). Count about 25 € return. The ocean can make the crossing difficult, but it is worth it.

Visits to a cave are organized, where a stalactite of 7.30 meters is found, recognized as the third longest in the world! The location is considered to be Doolin's greatest tourist attraction, and especially one of Ireland's most impressive geological sites. In 1952, two English amateur speleologists discovered this millennium cavity to limestone rock. The incredible geological formation there is related to the flow of a small underground river. An unexpected show in perspective!

The region of Rosscarbery has many megalithic tombs and stone circles in the countryside; Drombeg Stone Circle is the most famous. Also known as the «Druid Altar», this circle of thirteen impressive megaliths dates from 945 B.C.A beautiful archeological site filled with mysteries!

The Conor Pass is a neck of the Dingle Peninsula, culminating at 456 meters above sea level (the highest in Ireland) and connecting Brandon Bay to Dingle. A steep steep road leads to the summit of Conor's pass (attention is forbidden to trucks and campers all year round and cars in winter). Splendid! A stunning 360 ° view on the whole bay awaits you; avoid getting too cloudy. We will not resist the temptation to stop his vehicle and let himself go to contemplation. Watch your eyes (and wind)!

Opened in 2010, this brewery is very successful. It produces naturally gaseous beer from excellent malt and hops, as well as Waterford water, known for its purity.

Grange Stone Circle is quite simply the largest stone circle in Ireland (with a total of 113 stones and a diameter of no less than 45 metres). This prehistoric gathering place is around 4,000 years old. This cromlech, near Lough Gur lake, dates back to the Neolithic, according to specialists. Located south of Limerick, not far from Bruff, on the road to Kilmallock, Grange Stone is a great idea for an excursion, with a site that nestles in an idyllic setting not often visited by tourists. Admission is free and the surroundings are perfect for a picnic. Think before you go!

In the city itself (follow the Stone Circle panel) on a mound on the edge of the river, a perfect stone circle (3000 BC) squeezing a dolmen.