The Beara Peninsula: A Guide to Cork and Kerry’s Overlooked Coastal Drive

The Ring of Kerry gets most of the attention on Ireland's southwest coast. The Ring of Beara, right next to it, gets far less — despite having its own mountain pass, its own islands, and the only cable car in Ireland. 🎧This is an audio-only episode of the Traveling in Ireland podcast. 🔗 Show notes & links: https://irelandfamilyvacations.com/be... Jody talks with Tessa Dennison, publisher of Best of Beara magazine and book, about what makes the Beara Peninsula worth the detour: where to base your trip, the drive over the Healy Pass, the ferry to Bere Island, and a handful of villages most visitors never see. Highlights: Why the Beara Peninsula gets overlooked despite sitting next to two famous coastal drives Where to base your trip: Kenmare, Glengarriff, and Bantry Driving the Healy Pass and riding Ireland's only cable car to Dursey Island Eyeries, the Ballycrovane Ogham Stone, and the ferry to Bere Island Tessa's top tips: water-based activities, slowing down, and building in extra time // FREE RESOURCE 📋 Step-by-Step Guide to Planning Your Ireland Vacation: https://irelandfamilyvacations.com/pl... //THE IRELAND TRAVEL COMPASS 🧭 For DIY planners who want expert guidance, this step-by-step planning tool helps you build a realistic Ireland itinerary, choose the right lodging and transportation, and plan with confidence. https://irelandfamilyvacations.com/co... // RECOMMENDED SERVICES AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE: Links included in this description may be affiliate links. We participate in the Amazon affiliate program and several other affiliate partnerships. If you purchase a product or service with the links that we provide we may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge to you. Thank you for your support. ○ Save 10% on car rental in Ireland at Irish Car Rentals: https://irelandfamilyvacations.com/Ir... ○ Stay Connected with WiFiCandy - eSIM and mobile hotspot across Ireland & Europe. Save 10% with code IFV10 https://irelandfamilyvacations.com/wifi ○ Find accommodations on the Beara Peninsula: https://stay22.com/embed/6a69110b2a42... //MORE IRELAND INSPO Website: https://irelandfamilyvacations.com Facebook:   / irelandfamilyvacations   Instagram:   / irelandfamilyvacations   //ABOUT Jody Halsted: Your No-Nonsense Guide to Ireland With 20+ years of Irish travel under her belt and a microphone usually nearby, Jody is the go-to expert for anyone craving a confident, customized, and slightly cheeky Irish adventure. She blends practical travel wisdom with a sharp sense of humor, turning trip planning into a personal mission — whether you need an itinerary tune-up or a full-blown Ireland travel strategy. She's not afraid to call out bad advice (especially from AI) and she's always ready to help you explore Ireland with clarity, insight, and zero fluff.