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	NationMaster.com - Encyclopedia: Iveragh peninsula
		Iveragh is a peninsula of County Kerry in the Republic of Ireland.
		Peninsula A peninsula (from Latin paene insula, almost island) is a geographical formation consisting of an extension of land from a larger body, surrounded by water on three sides.
		Iveragh peninsula Iveragh is a peninsula of Republic of Ireland.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Iveragh-peninsula (455 words)

	Peninsula - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		A peninsula (from Latin "paene insula", almost island) is a geographical formation consisting of an extension of land from a larger body, surrounded by water on three sides.
		Iberian Peninsula, continental Spain and Portugal, Andorra and the British dependency of Gibraltar.
		Virginia Peninsula, Virginia, on the western shore of Chesapeake Bay
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Peninsula (258 words)

	Dingle peninsula: Facts and details from Encyclopedia Topic (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		A peninsula is a geographical formation consisting of an extension of land from a larger body that is surrounded by water on three sides....
		Dingle (an daingean mór in irish) is a growing town in county kerry in the republic of ireland, on the atlantic coast some 50 km west-south-west of...
		The western end of the peninsula is a Gaeltacht[Follow this hyperlink for a summary of this subject] area that has produced a number of regionally notable authors and poets.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/d/di/dingle_peninsula.htm (863 words)

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		Aristotle was born at Stageira, a colony of Andros on the Macedonian peninsula of Chalcidice in 384 BC.
		A treaty with the Dominican Republic is negotiated, for its annexation to the United States, and for the leasing of the bay and peninsula of Samana as a naval rendezvous.
		France obtains the peninsula of Touron and the Isle of Pulo-Condore by the treaty of Versailles.
	www.worldhistory.com /wiki/P/Peninsula.htm (2184 words)

	IMRA - Old August 05
		Iveragh is the largest of five adjoining peninsulas which spread like fingers into the Atlantic Ocean along the south west coast of Ireland.
		This picturesque peninsula is separated from its neighbours by the waters of Dingle Bay to the north and Kenmare Bay to the south.
		Iveragh is famous for the Ring of Kerry drive - a route which circumnavigates Iveragh by the coast and enjoys marvellous views.
	ireland.iol.ie /~imra/carraun.html (1030 words)

	Ireland - Sightseeing - Kerry
		The southwest coast of the region has three peninsulas: the Beara, the Iveragh, and the Dingle; and the road known as the Ring of Kerry makes a complete circuit of the Iveragh Peninsula.
		The Ring of Kerry is a 104 mile (166 km) drive around the coastline of the Iveragh peninsula.
		The Dingle Peninsula is the most westerly part of Europe and stretches away from the mainland offering mountains for hiking, sandy beaches and some of the best celtic ruins in Ireland.
	www.irelandby.com /sightseeing/sightseeing_kerry.htm (891 words)

	Cork Luxury Hotel - Luxury Hotel in Cork - Hayfield Manor (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		The Ring of Kerry follows the coastline between Kenmare and Killorglin on the Iveragh Peninsula and passes some of the most popular tourist areas in Ireland.
		The route skirts the wonderful Iveragh Peninsula, which is back boned by the mighty MacGillycuddy Reeks and takes you through several pretty towns.
		The Dingle Peninsula, or Corca Dhuibne as it was known in ancient times is a Gaelic speaking district.
	www.hayfieldmanor.ie /daytrip.html (527 words)

	10/30/98-The Ring of Kerry
		The Ring is a 179-kilometre circuit of the Iveragh Peninsula, directly south of the Dingle Peninsula on Ireland's West Coast.
		It is one of Ireland's premier tourist attractions because of its picturesque coastline, diverse vegetation and Killarney National Park.
		The Staigue Fort perches on a rise overlooking the southern grazing lands of the Iveragh Peninsula
	www.saraphina.com /moseyirl/103098/103098the_ring_of_kerry.htm (722 words)

	Iveragh peninsula: Encyclopedia topic (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Iveragh is a peninsula (peninsula: A large mass of land projecting into a body of water) of County Kerry (County Kerry: !
		The Ring of Kerry (Ring of Kerry: the ring of kerry is a tourist trail in county kerry, south-western ireland....
		[follow hyperlink for more...]) lies off the north-western tip of the peninsula, while some towns around the peninsula include Cahersiveen (Cahersiveen: cahersiveen (cathair saidhbhín in irish), or caherciveen is a town in county...
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /reference/iveragh_peninsula (258 words)

	Ireland Travel Guide: County Kerry
		County Kerry, traditionally known as the 'kingdom', is situated in the extreme south-west of Ireland.
		To the north of the Iveragh Peninsula is Dingle Bay and to its south is the estuary of the Kenmare River.
		One of their productions is about the Blasket Islands, off the Dingle Peninsula, and how the people living there lost their distinct culture when, in 1953, they left to live on the mainland.
	www.authenticireland.com /travel_guide/kerry.htm (1720 words)

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		From the bustling town of Killarney to the isolation of the Skelligs, from the summits of the reeks to the sandy shores of Waterville and Rossbeigh the Iveragh Peninsula is well know for its scenery and quality environment.
		It should not surprise us therefore to learn that some of the earliest evidence of agriculture is found on Valentia Island, and archaeological monuments from the peninsula indicate that South Kerry has always been sought after as a place to live, this is still true.
		We must ensure that the outstanding qualities that have made the Iveragh Peninsula world famous continue to do so for the present and future generations.
	www.kerrycoco.ie /lifeold/iveragh.htm (220 words)

	Stretching out into the Atlantic Ocean, the Iveragh Peninsula has a backbone of mighty mountains (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Stretching out into the Atlantic Ocean, the Iveragh Peninsula has a backbone of mighty mountains.
		Every environment is here, from the snow-capped Corrán Tuathail, Ireland´s loftiest peak, through woodland and blanket bog, to the sandy beaches of the coast.
		The capital of the Iveragh Peninsula, Cahersiveen town lies at the foot of Benetee mountain, on the river fertha overlooking Valentia Harbour.
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	The Iveragh peninsula with its awesome mountainous and coastal scenery
		The Iveragh Peninsula is the other knarled finger of County Kerry jutting out into the wild Atlantic waves.
		The peninsula lies on the route known as the “Ring Of Kerry.” The 179Km road circuit winds its way through beautiful countryside, awesome mountains and the small villages and towns of The Iveragh Peninsula.
		When I travel around Iveragh I always start off in Killarney and take the “Anti Clockwise route,” if I come across a line of tour buses I simply stop for a rest and take a view of the magnificent scenery.
	www.1st-stop-county-kerry.com /The-Iveragh-Peninsula.html (258 words)

	PGATOUR.com - The delights of County Kerry, Iveragh Peninsula
		Nowhere is this beauty more in evidence that on the Iveragh Peninsula, which also contains some interesting Irish history and happens to be home to some of Ireland's outstanding golf.
		From the world famous links at Waterville to the lesser-known gems of Dooks and Ring of Kerry Golf Clubs, to the established layouts of Killarney, this is true golf country and a temptation not to be resisted.
		Dating from the 17th century, the former stately home of Daniel O'Connell is now a museum and a tribute to the man who played a key role in Ireland's pursuit of Catholic emancipation.
	www.golfweb.com /print/story/8223501 (919 words)

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		There is a necklace of communities around the periphery of the peninsula that are typically comprised of agricultural smallholdings.
		SKDP is now interested in furthering this initiative through developing a transnational partnership.General aim of the project (short description)The Iveragh Penninsula is heavily dependent on tourism, farming and fishing.
		Although the famous ring of Kerry probably the most popular and best-known scenic route in Ireland, passes right through this peninsula, the visitors simply pass through without stopping and the potential for tourism revenue from this passing trade is not being fully exploited in terms of the immediate local economy.
	www.ilsu.ie /documents/ProjIdeaSKDP.doc (336 words)

	The Ring of Kerry, Ireland
		As well as its own attractions, the town is ideally situated to be used as a base when touring the rest of the county.
		The nearby lakes and mountains, the Dingle Peninsula, the Ring of Kerry and the Ring of Beara can each be visited on a day-trip from Killarney, and even Cork and Blarney are not too far away.
		The alarm was raised by a flock of wild goats that ran through the streets and wakened the townspeople, so the Cromwellian army lost the element of surprise and failed to capture the town.
	www.kerryholiday.co.uk /ring.html (1297 words)

	County Kerry - Wikitravel
		In some places the tourist pressure has somewhat spoiled the locals but in general the county is friendly and relaxed as well as beautiful.
		Iveragh is the largest of the south-western peninsulas, stretching between Killarney and the ocean.
		Dingle Peninsula, directly north of the Iveragh peninsula, is much smaller than its southern neighbour, but equally beautiful.
	wikitravel.org /en/County_Kerry (267 words)

	BUG -- The Backpackers Ultimate Guide to Ireland (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		A visit to the Dingle Peninsula is an opportunity to sample traditional Irish life and visit villages where Gaelic is still spoken.
		Dingle is the main tourist centre on the peninsula and features Dingle Oceanworld and dolphin spotting trips which depart from the harbour.
		Located at the north-eastern end of the Dingle Peninsula, this town is best known for the Rose of Tralee festival which is held here each August.
	www.bugeurope.com /destinations/ie-wc.html (336 words)

	Travel Ireland.ORG -- About theTowers Hotel
		Residents can avail of the private lounge and the bar which provides entertainment nightly in the high season with a chance to mingle with locals and other guests in a real Kerry atmosphere of traditional music and warm conversation.
		The Towers Hotel is situated in the beach town of Glenbeigh and is near the Dingle peninsula and the Killarney National Park.
		Situated on the Kerry Way walking route and a short distance from sandy beaches and dramatic mountains the hotel is a paradise for golfers, hillwalkers and fishermen.
	www.cnghotels.com /bookingengine/dates.asp?cid=57000&hotelid=501127 (390 words)

	Wanderung 9 - Idly Eyeing an Idyllic Emerald Isle. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		It was hard to leave such a comfortable B&B with such nice folks, but we were headed further south, so we bid them and their cozy fireplace adieu.
		Probably it was a good thing as I was extremely careful after that and didn't have any problems, but it does go to show that keeping vigilance at super high levels was really necessary when traffic comes at you from completely unexpected directions.
		We stopped to take pictures of the Dingle Peninsula across the bay whenever we found an overlook we could safely park in, which was rather seldom, as it turned out.
	www2.wanderungs.com:1974 /wanderung09/wanderung09_0418.htm (1776 words)

	Dromod Civil Parish, Co. Kerry, Lewis, 1837 description ©Jane Lyons
		DROMOD, a parish, in the barony of IVERAGH, county of KERRY, and province of MUNSTER, 7 miles (S. by E.) from Cahirciveen, on the river Inny, near its influx into Ballinaskelligs bay; containing 4600 inhabitants.
		It comprises about 270 "reduced acres," as applotted under the tithe act, consisting chiefly of mountain pasture, waste, and bog, with patches of arable land intermixed, and is principally the property of the Marquess of Lansdowne and the Provost and Fellows of Trinity College, Dublin.
		At Waterville is a chalybeate sprang, somewhat similar in its properties to that of Harrogate.
	www.from-ireland.net /lewis/ker/dromod.htm (555 words)

	THE CORCU DUIBNE:
		As early as the 6th century, the Corcu Duibne, a kin group which was to later branch into the O'Shea, O'Falvey, and O'Connell families, had become well established on the Dingle and Iveragh peninsulas in the west of what is now County Kerry.
		Another ogham find on the Iveragh Peninsula (the area most specifically associated with the O'Sheas) has a truncated version of this same name, "DOVIN." A Tribal Name Map illustrates a number of tribal ancestral names found on oghams and their locations.
		We may be certain, however, that the O'Sheas descend from a kinship group which controlled considerable territories on the Dingle and Iveragh peninsulas for upwards of 800 years.
	www2.smumn.edu /facpages/~poshea/uasal/corcduib.html (1876 words)

	Holiday Cottages In County Kerry, Ireland
		County Kerry has many areas of outstanding beauty — including The Dingle Peninsula and the Killarney National Park, which boasts among others the mountain range - the Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, The Gap of Dunloe — a glacier carved pass, and Ladies View, with incredible vistas over the valley.
		The Ring of Kerry circles the Iveragh Peninsula and is the biggest draw in the west of Ireland.
		The towns of Kenmare, Tralee and Killorglin are all worth a visit, as well as Kerry’s well-preserved 18th century port of Killarney.
	www.imagineireland.com /site/counties/1a.asp (87 words)

	Catalog Page for PIA01848
		The Iveragh Peninsula, one of the four peninsulas in southwestern Ireland, is shown in this spaceborne radar image.
		The lakes of Killarney National Park are the green patches on the left side of the image.
		The delicate patterns in the water are caused by refraction of ocean waves around the peninsula edges and islands, including Skellig Rocks at the right edge of the image.
	photojournal.jpl.nasa.gov /catalog/PIA01848 (268 words)

	The Irish News info Ireland edition: travel ireland Kerry
		Ballinaskelligs at the end of the Iveragh Peninsula, has a nice beach and on the north coast of Kerry, the long Banna Strand and Ballybunion beaches are popular and often busy with holidaymakers in summer.
		Beara Peninsula - Only the northern edge of the Beara Peninsula is in County Kerry, most is in Cork.
		Skellig Ring - Route around the tip of the Iveragh Peninsula from Waterville to Portmagee which passes the interesting ruined Ballinskelligs monastery which is thought to have been founded by the Skellig monks after they left the island around the 12th century near a pretty a deserted beach where there is also a ruined castle
	www.irishnews.com /tourism/Kerry3.html (1374 words)

	The Irish News info Ireland edition: travel ireland Kerry
		Fungi the friendly dolphin has made the Dingle Peninsula internationally famous, but despite attracting increasing numbers of tourists, this beautiful Gaeltacht (Irish speaking) area has managed to remain relatively untouristy, unlike the popular Iveragh Peninsula and Killarney.
		The thin peninsula has breathtaking scenery around its rugged coastline including the drive around Slea Head and the drive from Dingle to Ballyferriter and the Three Sisters Headland.
		The Dingle Peninsula has one of the largest concentrations of ancient ruins in Kerry and the most impressive of these is the Gallarus Oratory, a small immaculately formed dry stone church shaped like an upturned boat built around the 9th century.
	www.irishnews.com /tourism/Kerry2.html (557 words)

	Cycling the Ring of Kerry (Iveragh Peninsula)
		A couple of coaches even had the gall to honk their horns as they were coming up from behind me—startling me greatly and almost making me lose control of my bike.
		The Iveragh Peninsula of County Kerry goes out about 45 miles from the southwestern part of the Irish mainland, with an average width of about 18 miles.
		The Iveragh scenery was OK, but it didn’t have much that would qualify for superlative praise, especially if one’s home is California and the rugged California coast.
	www.gsoto.easynet.co.uk /irl_ride1a.htm (590 words)

	Holidays > Ireland > Kerry (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Ballybunion (Baile an Bhunneanaibhgh in Gaelic) is situated in north county Kerry, at the mouth of the river Shannon estuary, the largest natural estuary in Europe.
		Dingle combines all the essential ingredients for an ideal break, it is alive with traditional music and culture, it boasts charm and atmosphere and of course the beauty of its surrounding landscape and scenery is nothing short of breathtaking.
		A tour of the Dingle Peninsula is a must for any visitor with such an array of interesting antiquities, historic sites and varied and amazing mountain scenery which really lifts the soul.
	www.celticcottageholidays.com /cch/pages/county/kerry (527 words)

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