From ancient ‘rock art’ to winter and summer alignments, the golden age of monasticism, of saints, scholars, pilgrims who dared venture to all corners of the earth, in the early centuries, and those from far off countries who visited the edge of Europe and brought their own blend of culture.

It explores the more quirky nature of Kerry - from the highest farm in Ireland, the highest Grotto, the farthest Island in Europe, to the ancient customs of the ‘Kilbognet Biddies’ and ‘ Lá an Dreoilín’ - The Dingle Wren. The Goddess Anú, revered and celebrated on her own mountain ‘the Paps of Anú, At the northern slopes of the mountain lies ‘the city of Shrone’ - Cathair Crobh Dearg - a ring fort, which is considered the oldest place of pilgrimage in continuance from pagan to Christianity in Europe. For more than two millennia, it has been an important place of pilgrimage especially on May Day.

Anna Downing’s iconic house in the Black Valley, was the last house to be connected to the national electricity grid in 1977. Almost 50 years later, Anna was the first resident in the Black Valley to receive the state of the art optic fibre broadband. Perfect for connecting to all her children and grandchildren all over the world.

Valerie O’Sullivan is a Photographer - Videographer and Drone Operator, based in Killarney, Co Kerry. She is also a media content provider for National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) and provides PR service to Clients. As well as winning many national photography awards, Valerie is the Author of several published works which include, ‘MacGillycuddy’s Reeks - People and Places’ (Gill), A collaborated with ‘A Year in the Life’ - Glencairn Abbey (Columba Press). ‘The Iveragh Peninsula’ Atlas by John Crowley and ‘The Book of the Skelligs’ John Crowley UCC, both published by Cork University Press.