Location: Dingle
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10 Historic Sites in Dingle That You Shouldn't Miss
Perched on the hem of the Atlantic in Ireland's southwest, charming Dingle looks out over Dingle Bay to the Blasket Islands. Chock full of friendly pubs where live traditional music plays, the Irish-speaking area fills to the brim with tourists on weekends and through summer. Another regular visitor to Dingle's Gulf Stream-warmed waters is Fungi, the dolphin, the town's unofficial mascot. Popular tourist attractions include the beaches, Mount Brandon and Ballydavid and Ballyferriter villages.
Restaurants in Dingle
1. Ballyavenooragh
2. Kilmalkedar Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 301 reviews
Reviewed By Steambush - Great Barrington, United States
It was late In the day. We’d just come from the Gallarus Oratory, and we decided to fin the Kilmalkedar Church in the recommendation of a woman at a gift shop some 20 miles back. It was quite a moment, being there late in the day. No commercial solicitation. Alone entirely. Sun setting low in The sky over the ocean and Mountains. The ogham stone, sun dial, old Large cross, and Latin lettered stone (inside the structure) are remarkable, some dating back to 600 AD. It was a most solemn experience. Beautiful.
3. Riasc
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 104 reviews
Reviewed By CelticVision - San Diego, United States
Amazingly preserved stone remains in this early medieval monastic site. You have to make an effort to find it but stepping into such ancient history is well worth the effort. Dramatic and beautiful views of the countryside answers the question "why did anyone build a monastery here?".
4. St James' Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 332 reviews
St James' Church, Dingle with its adjacent graveyard, is situated on some 2 acres of sloping ground, on the north east side of the Main Street of Dingle town in County Kerry, Ireland. It is a living church, a constituent member of the worldwide Anglican Communion and a member of the Tralee and Dingle Union of Parishes. People of all ages, nationalities and faiths are welcome to visit or attend Sunday service which is in accordance with the Church of Ireland tradition. Throughout the year, St James' Church also hosts a programme of diverse cultural from traditional music to concerts to exhibitions, lectures and films. Many famous artists have performed here especially during the annual recording of RTE Other Voices TV series. Planning permission has been granted for restoration works which will see this historic building and graveyard preserved and enhanced as a valuable community resource in the 21st century. The Friends of St James' are actively fundraising for this.
Reviewed By mlc-Chelsea
When in Dingle, don’t miss the concert series produced by Eoin Duignan. In season, it’s on 3 times/week, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, early evening at the St. James Church. The night we attended, the musicians were profesionnal - top notch, with Eoin himself on the pipes, Jon Sanders on the guitar and a duet of sisters from the Blasket Islands singing traditional melodies. It was a special treat. You can buy tickets at various venues in town and they post announcements in the windows of shops such as Dingle Record Shop on Green Street so you know what musician is featured in the upcoming concert.
5. Fairyfort
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By bearlewine - Pittsburgh, United States
This turned into a joke between my wife and I the entire trip. This is on Slea Head drive and is a short quick stop. There is a small ring fort. Basically a roadside stop where you pay a few euros to walk around yourself (honor system for paying in a box). The fun part was the small herd of sheep in the ring fort and the new lambs. Super cute! Worth the 15 minutes or so, see the sheep, walk the ring fort, take some fun photos.
6. Cashel Murphy
7. Dun An Oir
8. St. Brendan's House
9. Irish Famine Cottages
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 378 reviews
Reviewed By StalkingTheGoodLife - Yardley, United States
We thought we'd check it out. It's a glimpse of history, a peaceful place along the Dingle Peninsula. It's not polished, it just is. That's what we liked, it feels more like a place you've discovered. It's a place someone preserved and thankfully is sharing.
