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ATTRACTIONS For Visitors to The Dingle Peninsula Gníomhaíochtaí do chuairteoirí go leithinis Chorca Dhuibhne |
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There are so many things to see, to do, to explore, to experience on the Dingle Peninsula . . .
from almost 2,000 archaeological sites, to more walking than you could fit into a year, to Fungie,
a bottlenose dolphin who's been living at the mouth of Dingle Harbour since 1984, to a day spent
on the Blasket Islands.
Savour the activities that most appeal to you . . or plan to spend enough time on the peninsula to sample them all! |
Tá illiomad rudaí le feiscint, le déanamh agus le taisceál anseo ar leithinis Chorca Dhuibhne. Má tá suim agat i seandálaíocht ta thart ar 2,000 láithreacha seandálaíochta, más siúlóir, dreapadóir nó rothaí tú tá míle rogha agat idir Slí Chorca Dhuibhne, Cnoc Bhréanainn agus Slí Ceann Sléibhe. Tá na báid no ann chomh maith agus aid cláraithe iascairí slaite a thabhairt amach, chun cuairt a tabhairt ar na Blascaodaí nó cuairt ar Fungie, deilf cáirdiúil an Daingin a chonaíonn i mBá an Daingin. Ní aon dabht faoi ach go bhfuil rogha an domhain gníomhaíochtaí anseo agat i gCorca Dhuibhne bí cinnte go bhfuil go leor ama agat aid ar fd a bhlaise. |
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OCEANWORLD AQUARIUM / Mara Beo![]() |
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Dingle Oceanworld Aquarium, The Wood Dingle. Tel: 066-9152111. Fax: 066-9152155. Open all year 10 am to 5:00 pm Closed Monday 21st to Saturday 26th December inclusive. Open from Sunday 27th December onwards from 10am each day. Ireland's First Fresh Water Amazonian Experience Amazonian Experience featuring fresh water species from South America
such as Pacu, Catfish, Deadly Piranha!!
Feeding times during summer season are not to be missed. A fun day out for all ages. Weekly and Yearly Tickets also available. Gift Shop & Café Website: www.dingle-oceanworld.ie Email: e-mail:marabeo@iol.ie |
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The Dunbeg Promontory Fort and Visitor Centre Fahan, Slea Head Drive Tel: +353 66 9159755 The location of An Dún Beag, or Dunbeag Promontory Fort, makes it one of the most dramatic archaeological sites on the peninsula. It has been excavated and results show that it was begun in the late Bronze Age, 800 BC, and was used right through the Celtic period up to the 10th century. Even the excavation results did not reveal conclusively what the site was used for; it may have been defensive, or used for ritual purposes, or it may simply have just been lived in. This small but impressive fort is located on a sheer cliff promontory which projects South into Dingle Bay at the base of Mt. Eagle. At the Dunbeg Fort Visitor Centre food is available all day: teas, coffees. sandwhiches, soups etc. Website: www.dunbegfort.com Email: info@dunbegfort.com |
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FUNGIE, THE DINGLE DOLPHIN Fungie, Deilf an Daingin ![]()
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In 1984, Paddy Ferriter, the Dingle Harbour lighthouse keeper, first began watching a lone wild dolphin escort the town's fishing boats to and from port. By August of that year, local Ministry of Marine manager Kevin Flannery was able to officially record the dolphin as a "permanent" resident of the entrance channel and self-appointed "pilot" of the fleet. Two years later the continuous investigations of a couple of cetacea enthusiasts, Sheila Stokes and Brian Holmes, brought them to Dingle Pier and into conversation with the seamen who were still being entertained by the dolphin. Nine months of intensive aquatic contact later, the dolphin had decided to develop from a timid but inquisitive observer of the human visitors into a playful, though mischievous, companion. It also soon became apparent that having become accustomed to them, all humans, particularly females, would be welcome. Now each and every person receives the same special preferential treatment, be they swimmers, divers, canoeists, windsurfers, or children paddling from the small adjacent beach. The working vessels that regularly cross the dolphin's chosen territory, however, remain his main priority, and it is a rare and special privilege when he remains with a vessel during their seaward or homeward passages. On occasion he has been seen to clear the water to the height of a vessel's bridge, but usually he seems to "roll" ahead in the bow wave, appearing so quickly as to give the impression that there must be more than one. The Dingle Dolphin -- or Fungie, the name given to him by the fishermen -- is a fully grown, possibly middle aged, male bottlenose, Tursiops Truncatus. He weighs in at around one-quarter tonne (500 lbs.) and measures in the region of four metres (13 feet). Although it is by no means unique to find these usually social, open creatures living alone in a "restricted" zone and befriending humans, it is still a relatively rare world event, and Fungie is Ireland's first recorded occurrence. From observation of (playful) body scarring it seems he does still frequently encounter other whales, dolphins or porpoises, proving perhaps he is neither true hermit nor outcast from his own kind, but rather that he is simply content with his current circumstances. No one really knows why some of these creatures suddenly take to a solitary way of life, but perhaps his persistence in maintaining it and physical conditions would at least indicate the area is a welcoming home with not too many natural dangers. During the summer months Fungie is often seen taking fish in the harbour mouth. On several occasions he has been observed catching a fish commonly known as a "Garfish", a species which had not previously been recorded as part of a dolphin's diet. During the winter months he must travel further afield for his nourishment. Dingle Boatmen's Association The Boatmen's Association comprises 8 passenger boats fully licenced by the Department of the Marine and manned by experienced and qualified crews. The boats leave Dingle Pier at regular intervals during the day, every day, all year round (weather permitting) on a 1 hour trip to see Fungie wild and free in his natural habitat. Telephone: (066) 9152626 Email: info@dingledolphin.com Website: www.dingledolphin.com |
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LOUIS MULCAHY POTTERY & FREE WORKSHOP OPEN ROOM ![]()
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Try your skill on the potter's wheel free at Louis Mulcahy's Pottery Workshop Louis Mulcahy has dedicated an area at the pottery shop to those visitors who wish to experience the craft for themselves. While providing excellent entertainment, it is also highly educational and illustrates the skill and long training required to master the craft. In this room a professional thrower can be seen going through the daily routine of throwing pots. This person will deal with all the questions that may arise pertaining to the process and visitors can try their skill at making a shape to take home with them. This service is absolutely free. Large groups by appointment only and at a nominal rate. Potadoireacht na Caoloige situated alongside Clogher Head, on the Slea Head route, is the ideal resting place for visitors. It is the natural stopping place on the most westerly tip of Europe. The Visitor Centre has added to the reasons for visiting the Louis Mulcahy Pottery where people can buy at workshop prices which are on average fifteen percent cheaper than elsewhere. Just call to our workshop at: Louis Mulcahy Pottery Clogher Strand Dingle Co.Kerry Tel: 066-9156229 Fax 066-9156366. website : www.louismulcahy.com e-mail: dingle@louismulcahy.com. |
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Chorca Dhuibhne Regional Museum Músaem Chorca Dhuibhne Welcome to Músaem Chorca Dhuibhne, where archaeology and history are brought to life. Open 7 days a week, 10:00am-6:00pm, April to October. Open by request during winter months. Tel: 00353 66 915 63 33 or 00353 66 915 61 00, Fax: 00353 66 915 63 48. The museum is in the old schoolhouse in Ballyferriter (built in 1875 - a monument in itself!), 8 miles west of the fishing port of Dingle, at the west of the Dingle Peninsula, Co. Kerry, which is in the beautiful south-west of Ireland. The museum also houses a café (home baking!), and a book shop. |
e-mail: info@westkerrymuseum.com website: www.westkerrymuseum.com |
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Dingle World of Leisure John Street Dingle Tel: 066 915 06 60 Fax: 066 915 06 61 Complete All-Weather Family Entertainment
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Most B&B's, Hotels and other Businesses in our area
have their own websites and e-mail. Please use the links on our website to directly
contact them for any questions or queries you may have.
DINGLE PENINSULA TOURISM Comharchumann Turasóireachta Chorca Dhuibhne Dingle, Co. Kerry, Ireland ©1997 - 2009 Dingle Peninsula Tourism |
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