Anne and Paudie have a beautiful farm complete with kitty, sheep and chickens. They are welcoming and friendly, offering true Irish hospitality. We arrive late in the evening and Paudie made sure to collect us from the train station, give us an opportunity to shower before falling into the most restful sleep after 30 hours of travel from California.
After a delicious breakfast. Rested by Anne, we were comfortably seated in Paudie’s car for a tour of The Ring of Kerry. Suffice it to say, it was worth it. He is knowledgeable, interesting and had several insider’s tips. He gave us plenty of time to explore at our leisure and completely took the worry out of driving for us so we could enjoy the scenery.
They arranged dinners for us in town, tours of Killarney Lakes and the most incredible tour by horse and cart of the Gap of Dunloe. This is not to be missed!
Our time with them was way too short and before we knew it, our time was up. From the comfortable bedroom we were provided to the handmade scones made fresh each morning by Paudie to the lovely birthday card given to me by Anne in honor of my birthday, each day we found ourselves more relaxed than the last.
Take a walk through the meadow to see the sheep and their lambs, sit out on the deck to watch the clouds cross the mountains, breathe in that fresh Irish air.
You may arrive to the Horgan home as strangers but I promise, you’ll leave as old friends.
Thank you Paudie and Anne for such a wonderful holiday!
~Duncan and Mare