Samuel & Kiersten

Dingle, County Kerry, Ireland

Samuel & Kiersten

Dingle, County Kerry, Ireland

Things to Do

The Town of Dingle

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The town of Dingle is filled with many great local shops and pubs. Dingle is home to over 50 pubs with many pints of Guinness. Be sure to stop in the famous Dick Macks for a drink or Dingle Pub to catch some great live music. Shopping here is like starting a conversation, you will always find out something that you did not know.

Blasket Island Sea Life Tours

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Strand St, Dingle, Co. Kerry, V92 X31C, Ireland
353876351078

Our tour begins in at the Dingle Marina, before setting sail out the Harbour. Our tour takes in the beautiful surrounds of the coast before, making our way west to the Famous Blasket Islands.

We will make our way around the islands, hoping to spot some marine visitors along the way.

Taking our time to stop and admire the beautiful cliffs, inlets and landscape of the Islands, the deep blue sea and friends we have made along the way before returning back to land at Dingle Marina.

In the summer months they say to book at least a 1 1/2 days in advance for small groups. For large groups they will do a private charter for 650 EUROS and can take up to 13 people. For a large group you need to email atleast 1-2 week in advance. Young kids aren't allowed as you need to be able to hold on inside the boat.

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Dingle Boat Tours

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Dingle Marina, Farrannakilla, Dingle, Co. Kerry, Ireland
087 672 6100

Hiking in Dingle

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Check out the website for different hiking options or reach out to us directly for different options.

Hussy's Folly

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The start of the path is located across from the Dingle Skellig Hotel parking lot. It's about a 30 min walk from the hotel to the castle while you walk along the Dingle Bay. We recommend wearing a pair of boots for this as it can be little muddy across the farm land. Feel free to ask Kiersten any questions it's her favorite place in Dingle.

Eask Tower Path

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Unnamed Road, Carhoo West, Co. Kerry, Ireland
(066) 915 1850

The Eask Tower is a solid stone tower on the top of Carhoo Hill, in County Kerry, Ireland, overlooking Dingleharbour. The best way to find the start of the path is to type it into your phone. You will be hiking up the farm land of a local farmer along side his sheep. The cost to go up the path is 2 Euros per person (Cash Only).

Conor Pass

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R560, Ballingarraun, Co. Kerry, Ireland

The Conor Pass is one of the highest mountain passes in Ireland, and provides the most dramatic and scenic way of crossing from the north to south coast of the Dingle Peninsula. This narrow, twisting road runs for 12kms between the town of Dingle on the south and Kilmore Cross on the north of the peninsula, where roads fork to Cloghane/Brandon or Castlegregory. The views from the road are breathtaking, with a glaciated landscape of mountains, corrie lakes and a broad sweeping valley spread out below.

Connor Pass waterfall

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Lough Doon, Clogharee, Co. Kerry, Ireland

When you reach the top of Connor Pass you can continue your drive down the narrow one lane road to the waterfall. Make sure sure to look ahead traffic travels both ways so you may need to stop and move over at times for cars on coming. It's well worth the stop to admire the views!

Peddler's Lake

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Clogharee, Cloghane, Co. Kerry, Ireland

This lake it located above the Connor Pass waterfall. While it looks like just a hill side with rocks and grass as you climb up you will find a lake with a great view. The lake on the backside is surrounded by large mountains and the on the front you a have view like never seen before.

Minard Castle

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Kilmurry, Co. Kerry, Ireland

Sitting prominently on a hill overlooking a gorgeous little bay with views across the Irish Sea to the Iveragh Peninsula, Minard castle commands your attention. It is one of only three of the mid-16th century Fitzgerald castles built on Dingle Peninsula (Rahinnane and Gallarus being the other two) with substantial remains. The castle ruins consist of a rectangular tower house constructed from roughly dressed sandstone blocks laid in a strong mortar.

Slea Head Drive

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The Slea Head Drive (Slí Cheann Sléibhe) is a circular route, forming part of the Wild Atlantic Way, beginning and ending in Dingle, that takes in a large number of attractions and stunning views on the western end of the Dingle Peninsula. The route is clearly labelled by road signs throughout its length.

Hold a Baby Lamb

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Slea Head Dr, Cantra, Co. Kerry, Ireland
087 974 5977

You can hold a baby lamb and if it's feeding time you can bottle feed the babies as well. The cost is 2 Euros per person (Cash Only)

Cé Dhún Chaoin / Dunquin Pier

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Ballyickeen Commons, Co. Kerry, Ireland

Is there parking at Dun Chaoin Pier?

Yes, although there isn't a car park - you have to park along the grassy banks near the ticket booth - NEVER drive down the pier itself.


Longs Horse Riding

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Kilcolman, Ventry, Co. Kerry, V92 WF82, Ireland

Surfing

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Green Street, Dingle, Co. Kerry, Ireland, V92 CC85
353669150833

Reach out to the local surf shop to set up your surfing experience.

Trá Chill Chuimín (beach)

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Kilcummin More, Irska, Co. Kerry, Ireland

The beach is only 22 mins away and on the way you get to stop and see Connor Pass. We hope you make it the beach to see the beautiful white sandy shore and curling waves. Often used by the local Dingle Surf Shop as a spot to go surfing.

Kinard Beach

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Unnamed Road, Kinard West, Co. Kerry, Ireland

A short 12 min drive from the center of Dingle. Just search Kinard Beach on your phone, directions will come right up.

Beenbane Beach

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Beenbane, Co. Kerry, Ireland

A short 5 min drive from the center of town. With great views of the ocean and the start of dingle bay.

Inch Beach

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Cork Inch Beach Inch, Co. Cork, Ireland

Inch or An Inse is best known for its impressive Blue Flag beach. A wild and wind swept dune system stretches along this amazing sand spit as it reaches out into Dingle Bay towards Rossbeigh Beach and the northern shores of the Iveragh Peninsula creating a majestic panorama.

Ceann Sibéal Golf Club

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Ballyferriter Dingle Peninsula, Ballyoughteragh North, Dingle, Co. Kerry, Ireland
(066) 915 6255

Good luck on the links!

Cliffs of Moher

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Lislorkan North, Co. Clare, Ireland
(065) 708 6141

Are the Cliffs worth it?


Absolutely!

Come visit the jewel of Ireland, the magnificent Cliffs of Moher. The cliffs themselves are imposing and dramatic, but it's the whole experience that'll make this a worthwhile stop on your trip.

Blarney Castle/Stone

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Blarney Castle Blarney, Cork, Ireland

Is it worth to visit the Blarney Stone?

-If you fancy exploring an Irish castle that boasts some of the most impressive grounds of the many castles in Ireland, Blarney is well worth a visit.


Is it worth it to kiss the Blarney Stone?

- Legends say that if you kiss the Blarney Stone you will receive greater powers of eloquence — especially with respect to flattery

Killarney National Park Visitor Centre

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Killarney House and Gardens, Muckross Rd, Killarney, Co. Kerry, V93 HE3C, Ireland

Is Killarney National Park worth the visit?


The stunning Killarney National Park is one of the most popular places to visit in Kerry. Home to Ireland's highest mountain range, gorgeous lakes, cascading waterfalls, medieval castles, ornate mansions and an abundance of wildlife, Killarney National Park is both epic and idyllic.

Guinness Storehouse

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St. James's Gate, Saint Catherine's, Dublin 8, D08 VF8H, Ireland
(01) 408 4800

This tour take place at the famous Guinness Storehouse in Dublin Ireland which is about 4 hrs from Dingle. If your a beer connoisseur then it is absolutely worth the trip. Tour is an experience telling the tale of Ireland's famous beer, with tastings at the rooftop bar with views over Dublin.

Irish Whiskey Museum

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119 Grafton Street, Dublin, D02 E620, Ireland
(01) 525 0970