Trivia Quiz
Introduction to the Maharees Special Area of Conservation
5 min
The village of old Maherabeg
2 min
Look out for butterflies and daytime flying moths. Listen to the song of the skylark.
4 min
Carboniferous limestone outcrop. Explore fossils and rock pool flora and fauna
4 min
The bay is home to populations of locally endangered Undulate Rays and White Skate
1 min
Otters foraging along the shoreline and in late autumn the arrival of Brent Geese
3 min
The effects of the famine on the Maharees and the grounding of the sloop 'Industry'
3 min
A 7th century church and the legend of the Chi Rho Cross slab
2 min
The islands of Scraggane bay
Terns, fulmars, guillemots and other birds
4 min
The village of Ceann Duimhche
2 min
Here you will find the remnants of one of the most popular wells on the Maharees
1 min
Two national schools were built. The first principal arrived in 1850.
2 min
The Pump was constructed in October 1874 on foot of an outbreak of Scarlatina
1 min
The name is derived from a large area of commonage close to the village.
3 min
Carr a' Locha provided stone and food - a reason why people settled in the area
6 min
This beautiful bay is visited by cetaceans from the Shannon Dolphin group
3 min
The work of the Maharees Conservation Association
52 s
All about Natterjack Toads
5 min
A wonderful array of beautiful wildflowers growing amongst the sand dunes.
1 minThis version includes the full App and a trivia 'Test your knowledge' quiz.
Featuring
1) 20 stops with narration
2) Text descriptions
3) Over 100 photos
4) 4 videos including underwater marine life, natterjack toads, choughs and bottlenose dolphins
5) Bird song and calls
7) ID guides to Butterflies, Wild Flowers, Birds (land and sea), Marine life (above and below water).
A self-guided curated audio tour delving into the history, folklore, flora and fauna of Ireland's most famous tombola landscape - the Maharees. Situated along the Wild Atlantic Way coastline this large sand spit extends northwards out into Tralee and Brandon Bay, Co. Kerry. With a backdrop of spectacular mountains and pristine seas the Maharees special area of conservation is noted for special species including natterjack toads, orchids and mobile sand dune habitat. The trail is a 7 km looped trail set along the shoreline, across old roadways and paths.
This project was funded by the Heritage Council
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