Gap of Dunloe Day Tour

• Free car park – email us for details
• Daily departure at 10.50am from Rosscastle Road & Killarney Tourist Office
• Save 10% by booking on line
• Special group and family rates available
• Private tours can be arranged for large groups
• Daily rail and bus connections from Dublin and Cork
• Complimentary pick up from Killarney town B&Bs, hotels, hostels and bus/rail stations on request.
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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!

Having arrived at the cottage by coach the visitor then commences the seven mile journey through the Gap to Lord Brandon’s cottage by trap, pony or on foot, where a light lunch can be obtained. There is much evidence of glacial action in the Gap, in striae and ice-moulded rocks.

The towering summits of the Reeks, the changing shadows on the Purple and Tomies mountains, the silence and solitude of the rugged glen – all combine to make an unforgettable impression upon the visitor. The boats depart from Brandon Cottage approx 2.15pm and arrive later in the afternoon at Ross Castle having come through the three lakes of Killarney. On this section of the tour you will be enchanted by the stories and folklore of the boatmen. Motorcoach will await you at Ross Castle to take you back to Killarney.

Prices 2010

Note: this tour is seasonal, running from 1 May to 30 September annually.

The above rates do not include a 10% discount which is only available when booking online. Those over the age of 55 years qualify as Senior. This tour authorised by the Irish Department of Transport under Road Passenger Licence Number 396 and Route Licence Number 10095. Boat partners: O'Donoghue Brothers, Killarney.

More Information

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Day Tours from Dublin/Cork

It is possible to connect with our tours at 10.35am from Dublin/Cork and return to Dublin/Cork on the same day. Please visit Irish Rail at www.irishrail.ie or www.buseireann.ie for train and bus time tables

On arrival in Killarney we will meet you at the train/bus station. Please phone/e-mail in advance to arrange collection