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1. Musaem Chorca Dhuibhne
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5.0 based on 22 reviews
A small museum with displays on the geology, archaeology and history of the Dingle Peninsula, as well as changing temporary exhibitions. With artefacts on loan from the National Museum of Ireland, as well as those sourced locally, this is where you will get a good idea of how people lived in the area from the time of the first known settlers in the late Mesolithic. The museum text is displayed in Irish (Gaelic) and English, and translations are also available in German, French, Polish and Norwegian. The museum has been involved in the Museum Standards for Ireland Programme (MSPI), managed by the Heritage Council, and is a Fully Accredited Museum. Interactive touch-screen displays are available on topics of the Irish Language (learn a few words!), Ogham stones (with fun games included) and the Early Medieval Period - with so many sites from that time to be found in the area. The café/bookstore has many book choices for those learning Irish, and for children
2. Old Barn Gallery
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
3. The Carol Cronin Gallery
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5.0 based on 81 reviews
The Carol Cronin Gallery is also a working studio. Visitors can see the original seascape paintings in the gallery, meet the artist and see works in progress.
Reviewed By 747nualam
We loved Carol’s gallery, we had to go back a second day! Her work is astounding, especially how she can capture the sea and skies in their beauty and enormity. Well worth going to! Bought her book whilst there. We were also lucky enough to meet her on our first day. Such a lovely lady. Well worth visiting!
4. Original Kerry Craft Centre
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5.0 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By D0gThatHunts - Charleston, United States
Excellent outpost to the main store in Dingle. The lady there was an expert in felting. Nice selection in the store overall. Well worth a stop if you’re in Castlegregory. Check in advance the opening hours. They also have examples of some fabulous locally made furniture - which are worth a look by themselves.
5. Fiadh Woven Design
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5.0 based on 19 reviews
Contemporary woven accessories for fashion and home designed by Fiadh and skilfully made in Kerry using traditional weaving techniques. Fiadh (meaning deer in Irish, pronounced Fia) draws inspiration from the natural beauty of the Dingle peninsula paying particular attention to organic yet geometric patterns in plants indigenous to the area. She is passionate about the marriage of inspired design and skilled craftsmanship.
6. Original Kerry Irish Crafts
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
The Original Kerry Craft Centre in Dingle sells the work of Original Kerry craft makers and serves as an information point for the Original Kerry Craft Trail. All items in the shop are crafted in County Kerry by Original Kerry artisans. Our first floor gallery showcases a revolving exhibition of authentic handmade Kerry crafts. Original Kerry is a consortium of thirty two celebrated craft professionals whose studios and workshops are located across the County of Kerry, many of which can be visited in a short drive from the Centre.
7. The Blasket Centre and Great Blasket Island
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4.5 based on 429 reviews
This striking visitor centre, situated at the western end of the Dingle Peninsula on the Slea Head Drive / Wild Atlantic Way celebrates the history, heritage, literature and beauty of the Great Blasket Island. It has a fascinating audio-visual presentation and a series of imaginative exhibits on various aspects of the history and culture of the Great Blasket. A wonderful place to spend an hour or two, with a restaurant, services and ample parking. Follow the signs for Blasket Centre
Reviewed By dawnaclark - Rush, Ireland
On our weeks stay on the peninsula, we came here 3 times! Twice just for a walk around and today popped into the centre. Beautifully laid out with artifacts, a very informative short film and a lovely restaurant with stunning views over to the Blasket Islands. The whole place including the car park and paths, extremely well maintained and spotless. Would highly recommend stopping off here.
8. Greenlane Gallery
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4.5 based on 23 reviews
The Greenlane showcases some of the most vibrant and distinstive creative talent from Ireland and abroad with work ranging from Fine Art to Applied Art and Jewellery.
9. Dingle Artworks
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4.5 based on 7 reviews
We are a family run business, exclusively featuring local artists, specializing in silk paintings, oil paintings,papier mache models, prints ,greeting cards and postcards to suit all tastes and pockets .Situated next to Dingle's st Mary's church opposite the famous Dick Macks Bar.
10. Celtic and Prehistoric Museum
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4.5 based on 269 reviews
Reviewed By terryfZ857GO
My husband and I happened across this amazing museum as we were walking through the beautiful countryside. We were captivated by the prehistoric tools, weapons, and sculptures. The owner was friendly and allowed us to take our time seeing Stone Age, Bronze Age, Celtic Iron Age, and Viking artifacts. We saw an enormous Woolly Mammoth skull and a Cave Bear skeleton as well as a fossilized dinosaur egg nest. The gift shop was full of lovely local handicrafts, as well as beautiful items from the owner's travels. I highly recommend this gem of of a museum. The price was so reasonable and the exhibits were fascinating.
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