We arrived in Killarney around 12:30p and the temperature was about 57 F.  After first passing the road we needed to turn on we found Friars Glen Country House.  The house is tucked inside the Killarney National Park and has the look and feel of an Irish cottage.  Mary is our host and Bridget, who works at the house are both wonderful.  Our room was ready when we arrived.  We brought in our bags to our room and Bridget came running to our room to let us know that there was a red deer outside the breakfast room windows.

The afternoon was spent exploring around Muckross House.  This is  a stately Victorian manor built in 1843 and set at the edge of Killarney National Park.  Queen Victoria stayed at Muckross House in 1861 and the owners  nearly went bankrupt preparing for the royal visit.  We treated ourselves to a jaunty car (horse buggy) ride to Torc Waterfalls.

We ate a very early dinner at 4:00pm at Molly Darcy’s.  The restaurant was convienently located close to our lodging and Muckross House and Bridge said Molly Darcy’s had good pub food.

Molly’s House Pie – Cottage Pie with Beef

Molly Darcy’s Burger with Mozzarella, Rocket, Basil, Red Onion and Chips

Chicken Wings

Dark Chocolate Brownie with Pecan Nuts, Chocolate Sauce and Hazelnut Ice Cream

Banoffee Pie with Caramel, Digestives, Fresh Cream and Banana

After our meal we dropped Emma off back at Friars Glen and Jessica and I visited Ross Castle.   Ross Castle was built in the 15th century and was the last stronghold under Irish control to be taken by Cromwellian forces in 1653.