By Sean Moriarty

A Killarney historian has devised a walk in Killorglin that will link all of the town’s historical sites.

Thomas ‘Totty’ O’Sullivan from Lewis Road is an author, illustrator, musician and storyteller.

Three years ago he published a book entitled ‘Kerry Dreamtime’ – a collection of told and untold stories, photos, poems from the McGillicuddy Reeks.

His latest project is a loop walk that starts and finishes in Killorglin’s Fair Field.

It follows an older walking route to Ballykissane Pier, continues along the foreshore, past Reen Point to Knocklyne/Sunhill and back to Killorglin Town.

Items of interest along the route include The Ballykissane Tragedy, Killorglin Rowing Club’s history, St James’ Church, the old Railway Bridge and many more sights of historical importance.

The walk also includes scenic views of the Sliabh Mish and McGillicuddy Reeks mountain ranges, Dingle Bay and Castlemaine Harbour.

“There is a weighty tome of history associated with this walk, breathtaking divergent landscapes of river, bay, seascape, foreshore and mountain backdrops, hidden valleys, glens, flora and fauna and a wealth of story, cultural, historical and mythological sense of place to while away two or three hours through Killorglin’s environs,” Thomas explained to the Killarney Advertiser.

The research behind the walks took over six years to compile.

“This is a valuable amenity primarily for local residents and townspeople and obviously for tourism and visitors to Killorglin,” he added.