A sense of place

A Sense of Place offers bespoke historical tours in Valentia and elsewhere in South Kerry. Our intention is to help you discover the hidden heritage and real history of this amazing area. Megalithic tombs, iron age walls, ring forts, ogham stones, Early Christian sites, Norse and Gaelic settlements, castles, towers, abbeys, and Cromwellian forts: South Kerry has an amazing history. Let us help you discover this!

The tours are given by Eoin O’Neill, a native of Dublin, who spent many summers in Kerry (his mother is from Glenbeigh), and who has been living in Valentia for several years. Passionate about history, he did his doctorate on the Nine Years War (and his currently writing a book on this). Since moving to Valentia he has set about exploring the area’s heritage and its history (and running the Foras Feasa: Exploring Irish History YouTube channel, a great way to get a sample of the history of South Kerry).

In addition to the walks below we do other walks in South Kerry. We also do individualised walks. Please contact us for greater details. Finally, remember to bring appropriate footwear and clothing on all walks.