DINGLE PENINSULA NEWS
Nuacht Chorca Dhuibhne
Ryanair Magazine: "The town of Dingle is perhaps one of the most fun places you can go in Ireland."
Award-winning travel writer and author Turtle Bunbury wrote a glowing review of Dingle in the January 2012
edition of Ryanair Magazine.
Bunbury spent a brief few days surfing, hill walking and enjoying the local hospitality, and described
Dingle as "perhaps one of the most fun places you can go in Ireland."
You can read his article here.
Dingle Guesthouse named sixth best in world
Dingle's Castlewood House has been named the sixth best hotel in the world by Tripadvsor.com. The
guesthouse, operated by Brian and Helen Heaton was named the best hotel in Ireland
and the sixth best globally in the "Travelers Choice 2012" awards, based on visitor reviews.
You can read the TripAdvisor reviews here,
and an article by Conor Pope in the Irish Times here.
"Ray Goes Coastal" in Dingle as it is voted best seaside town in Ireland
Dingle was voted the best coastal town in Ireland in a poll of listeners to Today FM's
''Ray D'Arcy Show''. The town beat off competition from Kinsale, Dunmore East, Achill and Doolin.
the popular programme was broadcast from Dingle each morning between 9am and noon from Monday
25th to Friday 30th July.
The show featured local attractions, festivals, crafts, people and events.
Dingle Peninsula recommended
by Country Walking magazine
In a recent issue of "Country Walking" magazine Jenny Waters described ten reasons for hillwalkers to visit Corca Dhuibhne:
"Mountains, saints, paternoster lakes, beaches, music, cliffs, pubs, the three Sisters, Guinness, and a dolphin called Fungie: 10 top reasons to walk Ireland’s Dingle Peninsula."The article is illustrated with beautiful photographs by Andy Wilson.
You can download the article (a 2.4 MB PDF document) here.
Slea Head named as one of top five places to propose
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According to a recent survey on the travel website GoHop.ie, the Dingle Peninsula's
Slea Head was voted one oof the top five places in the world at which to propose marriage.
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26 West Kerry businesses receive Eco Business Award
Corca Dhuibne Glas, in conjunction with the EPA Local
Authority Prevention Network (LAPN) programme and the
Regional Waste Management Office are delighted to announce
that 26 companies on the Dingle Peninsula have been awarded
the Corca Dhuibhne Glas - Dingle Peninsula Eco Award.
The award is an
environmental training and consultancy programme which was
launched in May 2011. The programme is supported locally by
Dingle Peninsula Tourism, MFG, Údarás na Gaeltachta, Dingle
Chamber of Commerce, Kerry County Council and Transition
Town Corca Dhuibhne.
The award was open to all businesses on the Dingle Peninsula to join and the initiative is geared specifically for small to
medium enterprises. Through participation in this local award
scheme the businesses involved engaged in the programme
which aims to reduce and implement best practice in waste
management, lower energy consumption and reduce their water
usage, thus reducing costs to the businesses while lessening the
companies' impact on the environment. The companies are also
rewarded for encouraging the use of local produce and products,
encouraging environmental transport options, appointing a
"green team" and setting out an environmental improvement policy
for their business showing how they are constantly looking
for ways to improve. The businesses will also receive acknowledgement from
customers and staff of a progressive business
concerned with their environment, compliance with environmental standards
and legislation and training for the staff in
best practices in waste management.
The businesses involved were inspected in June by an independent auditor
appointed by the LAPN / EPA to oversee
the Programme. 33 Businesses in total are taking part in the programme,
and following the audit procedure 26 companies
were successful and have received the Corca Dhuibhne Glas
award. Successful businesses are entitled to display the Corca
Dhuibhne Glas Award mark demonstrating their commitment
to environmental best practice in the locality. This award will be
recognised by all agencies and will be a vital tool in promoting
business in a growing environmentally conscience market.
It is planned to hold the official awards ceremony during the
Dingle Food and Wine festival from 30th September 2nd October.
The initiative is part of an overall ambition to get "Green
destination" status for the Dingle Peninsula and to develop the
peninsula as a leader in Green Area Tourism and Green business development.
Look out for the Gradam Feabhais Sticker in participating
businesses throughout the Peninsula.
Any companies interested in joining the programme can contact
cdg.glas@gmail.com or call: Lorcan Slattery on 086 1737944
Businesses that have received the award are indicated on this website with this "green e" mark:
The Penguins Are Here!
A new Polar Penguin Exhibition opened at Dingle Oceanworld at Easter 2011.
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The "Kerry Bus" goes on tour in England
Over the coming weeks the Kerry Bus will act as a mobile Irish Tourist Office.
The aim of the tour is to attract additional British tourists to Ireland. |
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"Dingle Dawdling"
"Dingle Dawdling" was the title given to an article by travel writer Neil Sowerby for the Manchester Confidential website.
Arriving on the eve of the Dingle Food and Wine Festival, the writer welcomed with a plethora of treats, a boat trip and squid stories.
"This far-flung corner of Kerry is an unlikely spot for the Irish National Food Awards, yet they have grown out of the entrepreneurial self-help spirit of the festival. The professional food industry judges go beyond the jolly in a scrupulous, comprehensive sifting out of the nation’s finest products."
Read the article here.
"Metro" recommends Dingle
Paul Baldwin, travel correspondent with the Canadian edition of '''Metro''' magazine recently sang the praises of Dingle. The article ''"It Must Be Dingle"'' in the 6 September edition said that the peninsula...
"is exactly the Ireland tourists want to see, pretty, upmarket, traditional, and with a sense you'll find the craic everywhere you go".
Download a copy of the article here (PDF format).
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Mount Brandon included in top walks list
 
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Mount Brandon has been included in the "Irish Times" ''Book of Irish Walks'', a collection of
the best walking routes in the country, chosen by contributors to the paper's travel supplement. |
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CNN recommends peninsula for winter breaks
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On December 17 CNN.com travel published an article recommending tourists to visit the Dingle Peninsula
this winter. The article "Ireland's west coast welcomes winter visitors" points out that:
Read the full article HERE. |
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Dingle named best destination in TripAdvisor's inaugral Travelers' Choice Destinations Awards
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Dingle was chosen as a best destination in the Top 100 World and Top 25 Europe categories by
TripAdvisor® in the 2008 Travelers' Choice® Destinations Awards.
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