Towns and Villages on the Dingle Peninsula

Bailte agus Sráidbhailte í gCorca Dhuibhne

The Dingle Peninsula has a number of different towns and villages, each with their own personality and ambience. From fishing villages to market towns to seaside resorts, there is so much to explore!


Please click on the map, or on the links for further information.
Dingle Town Lispole Annascaul Inch Castlegregory Camp Village Brandon Village Cloghane Feohanagh Ballydavid Ballyferriter Dunquin Ventry

Irish Placenames
Logainmneacha

Placenames can be confusing, especially for the visitor. In almost all cases the original name is in Irish and has a relatively clear meaning which often conveys something of the history of the place. However, English rule meant that placenames were anglicised to suit the English tongue; often the result is that the name on the map is a mangled version of the real name and hides its meaning.

It can also make things difficult for the visitor, like this:

Dingle's proper name is Daingean Uí Chúis which, to fit on signposts, is generally abbreviated to An Daingean, but any foreigner can be forgiven for finding it difficult to match the two forms of the name in Irish with the anglicised version, Dingle!