Ireland's most beautiful place Black Valley, Co. Kerry

When we first visited the Black Valley near Killarney, the houses were few and electricity

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hadn't arrived there. Even though it was remote, we were enthralled by the sheer beauty of the place. The mountains and streams were breathtaking and the children enjoyed paddling and fishing. Nowadays we usually drive home through the Gap of Dunloe (above). And we always remember that first visit 30 years ago when we got to the top of a three-mile drive to find a little shop next to a church. We were amazed to get creamy ices from a gas-run fridge. Awesomely beautiful. Panoramic vistas. Crashing waves. Twittering birds. Sandy beaches. Grassy dunes. Rugged coastline. Lonely islands. Resplendent Errigal. Yellow gorse. Read more: ndependent.ie/life/travel/ireland/irelands-most-beautiful-places-18-hidden-gems-for-your-travels-