Found a ride out to the island and spent an hour walking around, exploring the ruins. Very nice. More

What history! Like the Skelligs, you wonder how monks found this remote island and established a community so rich in history. And more so, how the vikings seemed to find and sack it over and over! Don't miss it. Take your time and walk around the island. It's simply breathtaking. We had it all to ourselves when we went -... More

took a boat trip out to the island - saw herd of sika deer - such a peaceful place - would have liked to stay longer - will be back More

This is a stunning part of the country - certainly worth a visit while in Killarney. More

As my brother put it, it was like walking through a monument of great compassion. We took a small boat across from Ross Castle to the island and our boat guide informed us that in the 8th and 9th century Innisfallen was home to a group of monks who housed and cared for Lepers. It was so interesting to walk... More

Everything about here is blessed. The solitude and silence are golden. It is the site of a 4th century monastery where the Annals of Innisfallen were written, and which are held in the Bodleian Library, Oxford. More

If you are there in Killarney this would be a good stop. More

We took the inexpensive shuttle from Ross Castle to Innisfallen Island on Lough Leane and it was a most pleasant experience! The boat ride over was easy and smooth, even though the weather wasn't ideal, and the ruins of the monastery are fascinating. I only wish that we had more time and there were more signs to read. It was... More