Ireland—The Emerald Isle Walking Tour

Our goal is always to find the most interesting and memorable lodging a region offers. Here's one of our favorites from this itinerary. For a complete list, please call or email us.

Randles Court Hotel
Originally built in 1906 as a family residence, this attractive yellow gabled four-story house is filled with historic charm. Recently refurbished, this elegant hotel is complete with marble floors, Persian rugs, open log fires, chandeliers, gilt mirrors, tapestries and old prints. The spacious rooms are individually decorated with distinctive furnishings including armoires, antique desks and vanities.

Starting Point: Killarney, Ireland- 12:00 pm

Ending Point: Killarney, Ireland - 1:00 pm

Ireland, and the southwest coast in particular, has a very temperate climate. The temperature is generally very comfortable and does not have very significant temperature extremes during the summer months.

Average Daily Highs (°F)	June	July	August	Sept.
Dublin	62	66	65	61

For the Love of Ireland, A Literary Companion for Readers and Travelers - Susan Cahill
A rich anthology of writing about Ireland by such Irish luminaries as James Joyce, William Butler Yeats, Seamus Heaney, William Trevor, Frank McCourt, Edna O'Brien and Samuel Beckett.

How the Irish Saved Civilization - Thomas Cahill
This bestselling history tells the generally unknown story of Ireland's preservation of classical learning in the Dark Ages. An interesting look at this forgotten chapter in history.