Welcome to Dingle!
Dingle has a hippy dippy atmosphere, and its plethora of new age stores selling crystals and beads do little to diminish this suggestion. However, it is still a fully functional town in the maritime sense as well as a tourist resort.
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The summer months are the busy period in Dingle, with locals and tourists alike drawn to the area from both just down the road and thousands of miles away. It is a centre for socialising locals in the Gaeltacht (Irish speaking) area at the tip of the peninsula on which it resides.
Festivals include the Dingle Regatta and the Dingle Races. You will find live traditional music playing in public houses in the area – or other musical genres for those with different tastes.
At the tip of Dingle peninsula is the Gallarus Oratory, a millennium and a half old chapel that for its period seems perfect in its construction.
You can also take a boat trip around the almost completely enclosed harbour. There are visits by dolphins very occasionally too – one of whom has become something of a celebrity in Ireland over recent years. You may catch sight of the Blasket Islands on your boat trip.
Fifteen miles west of Dingle, you’ll find the Blasket Centre, a heritage centre for the nearby aforementioned Blasket Islands. Numerous masterpieces of literature come from the islands, with most of them in the native tongue. 1953 saw the last inhabitant of Great Blasket Island. There were mainly economic reasons for the abandonment of the island’s houses: The discrepancy between mainland life and life on the island was so great that all the women left, and the last men not long afterwards. The centre describes the way of life which was eked out by the culturally rich community on the islands. Flora and fauna of the islands are detailed, and the heritage centre houses a library containing extensively researched tomes on the area and the islands.
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Ballybunion Golf Club
Ballybunion, Co. Kerry
World renown links course. Has hosted Irish Open Championship.
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Kenmare Golf Club
Kenmare, Co. Kerry
18 hole course located on the Ring of Kerry. Challenging course in a very scenic location. Green fees welcome.
- Tel: +353 (0)64 41291
- Email: info@kenmaregolfclub.com
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Killarney Golf & Fishing Club
Killarney, Co. Kerry
Three championship courses close to the town of Killarney. Has hosted Irish Open Championship.
- Tel: +353 (0)64 31034
- Email: reservations@killarney-golf.com
Ardfert Golf Club
Ballyheigue Castle Golf Club
Ballybeggan Park Golf Club
Beaufort Golf Club
Castlegregory Golf Club
Ceann Sibeal Golf Club
Dooks Golf Club
Kerries Golf Club
Killarney Golf Club
Parknasilla Golf Club
Ring of Kerry Golf Club
Tralee Golf Club
Waterville Golf Club
Main Town Attractions
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Dingle Ocean World - Dingle
Located in Dingle, is Ireland's new spectacular Aquarium, overlooking the scenic Dingle Harbour, in County Kerry. OceanWorld reveals the fascinating species that live in the waters around the magnificent Dingle Peninsula. The experience is a journey through the Peninsula's ancient sea culture and its people's interaction with the sea from the pre-christian era to present times
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Fungi the Dolphin - Dingle
Since 1983, Fungi - a wild Bottlenose Dolphin, chose to make Dingle Harbour his home. Boat trips leave Dingle pier all day, every day, all year round to see Fungi, wild and free in his natural habitat.
Kerry Tourist Attractions
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Carrigafoyle Castle - Ballylongford
Located 2 miles North of Ballylongford in the channel between the mainland and Carrig Island. Carrigafoyle has had a stormy history and, although wrecked by a series of bloody sieges, remains a remarkable castle. Cleverly located between the high- and low-water marks on the shore of the Shannon Estuary, it comprises a large tower built towards the end of the fifteenth century by the O'Connors of Kerry. The tower has five storeys rising to a height of 86 feet and is beautifully constructed of specially selected small stones laid in neat courses.
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Coolwood Wildlife Sanctuary and Zoo - Coolcaslagh
Located at Coolcaslagh, about two miles from Killarney town. Situated on 50 acres, it is an ideal family venue with scenic walks, coffee shop, children's playground and the 3 acre children's zoo with a variety of exotic species
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Crag Cave - Castleisland
Located at Castleisland, Crag cave is a colourful wonderland of stalactites and stalactmites. Discovered in 1983 and thought to be over a million years old, it is a natural all weather attraction. Crag Cave is an ancient fossil cave system, older than mankind itself, within which can be seen the natural forces that created the complex and beautiful passages.
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Dingle Ocean World - Dingle
Located in Dingle, is Ireland's new spectacular Aquarium, overlooking the scenic Dingle Harbour, in County Kerry. OceanWorld reveals the fascinating species that live in the waters around the magnificent Dingle Peninsula. The experience is a journey through the Peninsula's ancient sea culture and its people's interaction with the sea from the pre-christian era to present times
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Fungi the Dolphin - Dingle
Since 1983, Fungi - a wild Bottlenose Dolphin, chose to make Dingle Harbour his home. Boat trips leave Dingle pier all day, every day, all year round to see Fungi, wild and free in his natural habitat.
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Killarney Model Railway - Killarney
Located at Beech Road, Killarney, will provide enjoyment for all the family. Scores of trains running on over a mile of track, transport you through the landmarks of Europe. There are thousands of tiny people depicting all walks of life and a day and night scene that will take your breath away
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Lakes of Killarney - Killarney
The three main lakes of Killarney occupy a broad valley stretching south between the mountains. The Lower, Middle and Upper lakes, all lie within the Killarney National Park. Spectacular scenery
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Muckross House - Muckross
Muckross House, Gardens and Traditional Farms are a fantastic experience for everyone. The House and its Gardens are kept magnificently, while the Farms show how farming used to be managed in more traditional times. Car and boat trips, as well as a craft workshop make for an eventful and enjoyable visit
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Skellig Islands - Ballinskellig
Boat trips to the Skellig Island run throughout the year, depending on the weather. The two Skellig islands, Skellig Michael and Small Skellig stand in the Atlantic Ocean 12km south west of Valentia. They are renowned for their scenery, seabird colonies and early Christian monastic architecture
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The Kenmare Heritage Centre - Kenmare
Provides an insight into the history of the town. The centre's tour covers a wide range of historical themes from generations gone by. A feature of the centre is the Sound Tours, available to all visitors. A heritage trail from the centre follows this tour.
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The Kerry Bog Village Museum - Glenbeigh
Located in the Village at Glenbeigh on the magnificent Ring of Kerry is a unique rural attraction. It aims to recreate life in Ireland during the 1800's.
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Valentia Observatory - Cahersiveen
Located on the Waterville road, just a few miles from Cahersiveen, this is Irelands oldest synoptic weather station.. Weather observations are made each hour and transmitted by telex to Dublin. Many historic instruments originally used are on display at the Observatory.
