If there really is one ring to rule them all, this is probably it - a stunning region of outstanding natural beauty and historical significance. Encompassing Killarney, Kenmare, Killorglin, Skellig and many more lovely towns and vast areas of gorgeous scenery, it's got everything - mountains, forests, lakes, waterfalls, the Atlantic coast, beaches, salmon-filled rivers, wild stag and an air of beauty all its own. It's perfect for cycling, hiking, driving through or simply standing still and taking it all in. Anglers, golfers, sailors and kayakers will also have a field day here. Of course there are also castles, Iron Age forts and ancient monuments dotted around the region, hinting at the fact that people have been choosing this idyllic spot to live in for millennia, and when you see it you'll know why.