Tracks & Trails

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Kerry, part i - Tralee to Fenit

Former Wexford Camogie Player, and RTE analyst Ursula Jacob  takes a break from her busy family and working life to discover two coastal trails in Co.Kerry. 

 Starting in Tralee with a bird's eye view of the trail ahead, Ursula sets off along the old ship's canal on a trail that is long but easy under foot and takes her along the coastline and greenway all the way to Fenit. 

With a stop at Blennerville lighthouse to hear about its history and its connection to Tralee bay, Ursula then heads out towards Fenit in shadow of the Slieve Mish mountains .  Joined on a section of the new greenway by Kerry footballing legend Kieran Donaghy the pair discuss life after competitive sport and what is so special about this part of Kerry.  

Once Ursula reaches the harbour at Fenit she joins John Edwards who runs a local sea adventure business for a boat trip out to Fenit lighthouse accompanied by a very special group of local celebrities who swim along beside them.