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County Kerry

County Kerry contains some of Ireland's most iconic scenery: surf-pounded sea cliffs and soft golden strands, emerald-green farmland criss-crossed by tumbledown stone walls, mist-shrouded bogs and cloud-torn mountain peaks.

E-Type Jaguar driving on country road between Kenmare and Killarney. County Kerry, Ireland.

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