Jan 12, 2016 the story of dingle featuring stunning video of the town and peninsula, set to celtic music by arlene faith. Dingle star wars set location check out the set location where star wars was filmed on the dingle peninsula. The local area is steeped in history and has many great historical attractions. The only town on the dingle peninsula, it sits on the atlantic coast, about 50 kilometres 30 mi southwest of tralee and 71 kilometres 40 mi northwest of killarney. The ultimate guide to dingle peninsula ireland forget.
Dingle in ireland is a small port town in dingle peninsula, about 4 hours away from dublin. The dingle peninsula has a rich history, fascinating archeological sites, intriguing locals, outstanding restaurants, old style pubs, stunning landscapes, a rugged coastline, talented local artists, scenic walks, and plenty of adventures to be had that will keep you active and entertained for the duration of your visit. In the small village of ballyferriter, set in a 19thcentury schoolhouse, is the dingle peninsula museum. This mountainous finger of land which juts into the atlantic ocean has supported various tribes and populations for almost 6,000 years. One of the most famous peninsulas is the dingle peninsula, where you can experience irish culture at its best.
Residents are fond of saying, the next parish over is boston. Its history is visible throughout the peninsula, with ancient monuments in green fields surrounded by sheep and a sense of timelessness that makes one wonder if time travel is possible after all. Its a scenically gorgeous area perfectly suited to long walks and bike rides, and its dotted with fascinating remnants of prehistoric ireland. Eliminate the need to rent a car on this fullday tour of the dingle peninsula, including stops at inch beach and slea head.
If you are interested to visit this charming port town, here are the 25 best things to do in dingle, ireland. I recently rediscovered my lost pictures of dingle and my trip down the wild atlantic way, and going through them to edit the photos was like reliving the trip all over again. Various titles and collections at the dingle bookshop. The scenery is incredible, and the rugged cliffs of the peninsula are known the world over. Visitor guide to 6,000 years of history dingle peninsula. Smithsonian store smithsonian journeys smithsonian channel smithsonian books. We are particularly fortunate on the dingle peninsula in that there is a very good survival of early monastic remains. Jun, 2019 today, when travelers plan a trip to ireland, its not complete without a visit to the dingle peninsula in county kerry. The tip of the dingle peninsula is the most westerly point of ireland.
I slowly weave down the dramatic conor pass, spilling out into the rugged dingle peninsula. Enough is plenty the year on the dingle peninsula by felicity. The dingle peninsula holds a special place in the irish consciousness, a place reminiscent of a past age, steeped in the lore of the land with many old and ancient sites. It feels remote, and it is but its little main town, also called dingle, has everything. I loved this memoir of the authors life on the dingle peninsula in ireland. As you pass through picturesque towns such as sneem, waterville, and glenbeigh, leave the driving and navigation to your guide while you take in the scenery. Apr 20, 2016 the stunning dingle peninsula stretches 30 miles into irelands atlantic ocean in the stunning southwest on the wild atlantic way route. Over 30 monastic sites survive, with a variety of remains such as churches, cross slabs, holy wells, beehive huts, shrines, burials, sun dials, ogham stones and enclosing features. The westernmost bookshop in europe we dont just have the book you wanted, we have the book you never knew you wanted.
Surrounded by the crashing waves of the atlantic and mountain peaks, the dingle peninsula is the jewel in the crown of the kingdom of kerry. Arrive in dingle arrive in the lovely fishing village of dingle on the western tip of the dingle peninsula for the first night. N ational geographic once called it the most beautiful place on earth. Great hunger how dingle survived the irish holocaust. Dingle peninsula private tours dingle slea head tours. The dingle way is one of irelands most beloved ways or long distance hiking trails and encircles the dingle peninsula, the northernmost of kerrys 3 peninsulas. On dingle definitely do inch beach and slea head take your time with slea head stopping at all the early christian sites and the jawdropping views as well as the great blasket info center.
The peninsula is voted among the top 100 destinations in the world by tripadvisor and referred to as the most beautiful place on earth by national geographic. The peninsula begins south of tralee as the slieve mish range, with elevations of more than 2,000 feet 600 metres, but in the west it becomes a mixture of hills and lowlands, with a northtrending line of hills near the town of dingle. Id be happy to recommend this book as a guide to the history and folklore of the dingle peninsula but be aware that this is the older version of the book and a newer 2000 edition just titled the dingle peninsula but with colour plates is also available. An information board explains the history, geology, and bird life of this bay.
Here you can explore displays and exhibits on local history, geology, archeology, and ecology of the dingle peninsula. With over 30 pubs on the dingle peninsula, youll never go thirsty. History, folklore and archaeology steve macdonogh on. Dingle is one of the most favoured spots in ireland for the independently minded visitor. This is the dingle peninsula on irelands wild atlantic way. Irelands dingle peninsula or ring of kerry april 4, 2020 by lance longwell some posts on this site contain affiliate links, meaning if you book or buy something through one of these links, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Dingle peninsula, peninsula and bay in county kerry, on the southwestern coast of ireland. Glanfahan is a townland on the dingle peninsula, ireland, notable for its large collection of clochans, which form a national monument. Dingle peninsula hotel, dingle updated 2020 prices.
Muiris o suilleabhain and tomas o criomhthain have all written books about life on. No matter the length of your visit, consider these mustsee stops for a sample of authentic irish life, and you, too, will fall in love. See all the highlights of the ring of kerry, including kenmare bay, dingle bay, and macgillycuddy reeks, on a 1day tour. This is a lively village, with plenty of excellent restaurants and good pubs. Jan 19, 2018 at a time when dingle was described as one monster pauper asylum the total number in the main and auxiliary workhouses was 4,84817. The dingle peninsula corca dhuibhne official tourism website for dingle peninsula tourism alliance. Magnificent views of the blasket islands explore the beauty of the great basket islands, steeped in irish culture and history. Dingle peninsula county kerry 2020 all you need to. It is a lovely memoir, incorporating elements of irish history, mythology and. Book recommendations, author interviews, editors picks, and more.
Beehive huts visit the fahan beehive huts and step into prehistoric ireland. The story of dingle featuring stunning video of the town and peninsula, set to celtic music by arlene faith. I have to say i totally disagree with the recommendation of dingle peninsula over iveragh peninsula known to many as the ring of kerry. Dont buy both expecting any new information because maps and text appear identical.
Stunning beaches allow for lots of outdoor recreation, and the area is a cultural hub with a large percentage of irish speakers. The dingle peninsula corca dhuibhne official tourism. There are tidbits about daily life, lovely photos, recipes and celtic history. Dingle peninsula loop trip by car or bicycle, this selfguided tour offers spectacular views and plenty of irish history slea head road curves along the coast on the dingle peninsula. An daingean or daingean ui chuis, meaning fort of o cuis is a town in county kerry, ireland. Dingle peninsula county kerry vacations in ireland. It is one of the scenic stops in ring of kerry along with kenmare and killarney. They both offer spectacular coastal views, jagged mountains, cosy villages, sparkling lakes, lush green sheep fields and the famous irish hospitality. My irish dreams have long been set in this lush spot, and i recently went back for a longoverdue visit. Dingle peninsula star wars tour dingle slea head tours.
Dingle peninsula county kerry 2020 all you need to know. The only town on the dingle peninsula, it sits on the atlantic coast, about 50 kilometres 30 mi southwest of tralee and. For that reason, i take my time in a car there, especially when doing a dosido up and over scenic mountain roads. Information will enable you to appreciate this truly unique place. The house on an irish hillside by felicity hayesmccoy goodreads. The dingle peninsula is the northernmost point in county kerry, ireland. The ring has a wilder coastline, and even though it does have glorious beaches rossbeigh, white strand, derrynane named best family beach in ireland by the irish times newspaper the beaches are. A complete guide to holiday accommodation, vacation activities, history and culture of the dingle peninsula corca dhuibhne, county kerry in the southwest of ireland on the wild atlantic way. Dingle is known for its rugged scenery, trails, and sandy beaches. Aug 04, 2015 the ring of kerry and the dingle peninsula are the two most famous driving routes for tourists in southwest ireland.
Cattle trucks continued to use it until the dingle fair of 1953, at which point the line was finally closed. For most of the year, dingle s population is around 2,500. The most westerly peninsula in europe and one of ireland s most atmospheric places, the dingle peninsula boasts beautiful scenery, rugged charm and a true sense of timelessness. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our. Dingle peninsula travel county kerry, ireland lonely planet. It ends beyond the town of dingle at dunmore head, the westernmost point of ireland and arguably europe. This is the dingle peninsula on ireland s wild atlantic way. The dingle peninsula is named after the town of dingle. Dingle town is just large enough to have all the necessary tourist services and the steady. The cattle bones found at ferriters cove are the oldest cattle bones found in either ireland or the uk.
Try to visit the cultural centers, such as the blascaod centre west of dingle, to learn more about the area. Dingle peninsula or ring of kerry, this is the question. History, folklore, archaeology by steve macdonogh, published in 1993 by brandon book publishers, dingle, co. It suffered the vikings, welcomed hollywood stars from a galaxy far, far away, and its most famous resident is a dolphin. Dingle peninsula loop trip travel smithsonian magazine. Slea head road curves along the coast on the dingle peninsula. Hike the dingle peninsula dingle way wilderness ireland. Just like irelands speedlimit signs, irelands car speedometers and odometers have gone.
The roads through this scenic area are narrow and winding and the scenery is stunning, so youll be glad to have a driver focusing on the road. A brief history of time on irelands dingle peninsula, from the mesolithic period through the 20th century. Dingle peninsula cliffs breath taking cliff views of the dingle peninsula. With every turn leading down meandering country lanes to wild hedgerows, endless skies and cosy thatched pubs, youll soon understand why national geographic approved so much. Offering views over the bay, dingle peninsula hotel is set a 7 minutes drive from dingle. The dingle peninsula, the westernmost tip of ireland and europe, for that matter, offers just the right mix of farandaway beauty, isolated walks and bike rides, and ancient archaeological wonders all within convenient reach of its main town. The dingle peninsula is seeped in rich history and folklore. In 1969, the film ryans daughter was shot here, bringing the attractions of this small town and the dingle peninsula to the attention of a new audience. Plassphoto, creative commons the southwestern coast of ireland has long inlets that divide several peninsulas from each other. Most visitors simply drive the peninsula in a few hours, but our group of nine spent 8 days walking around the dingle peninsula, enabling us to truly connect with place.
Coumeenole beach walk on one of the most iconic beaches on the dingle peninsula. Enough is plenty the year on the dingle peninsula book. The oldest settlement on the peninsula is at ferriters cove and dates to around 4,300 b. Information and listings of holiday vacation accommodation on the dingle peninsula in the southwest of ireland. Visitor guide to 6,000 years of history dingle peninsula archaeology. The beach is located 4 minutes from the property and guests can enjoy the traditional irish country pub with live music. Dingle peninsula hill walking, hiking and treking in ireland. Ive spent over a month in ireland, exploring beautiful towns, stunning scenic drives, and falling in love with irish history and culture. Irelands dingle peninsula or ring of kerry travel addicts. With every turn leading down meandering country lanes to wild hedgerows, endless. Irish music sessions are available most nights of the week throughout the.