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There are 32 counties on the island of Eire (26 within the Republic, and 6 in Northern Eire), 4 historical provinces (Ulster, Munster, Leinster, and Connaught), and one kingdom, The Kingdom of Kerry. Locals will dispute that there are literally two—the Kingdom of Heaven being the opposite one—however stay steadfast that Kerry is, no doubt, heaven on earth. With a beautiful shoreline wrapping round its well-known “rings,” jaw-dropping roadways winding by way of mountain gaps, and cinematic lakes reflecting historic castles and nation homes, County Kerry is considered one of Eire’s hottest vacationer locations. Queen Victoria, actually, who visited Killarney on her third go to to Eire in 1861, spoke glowingly of her love for Eire in her journal entries and is credited with placing “The Kingdom” on the tourism map of Eire. The county can also be house to a few of the loveliest locations for afternoon tea, a ritual that serves as an emblem of friendship, pleasure, and Irish hospitality.