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Láithreacha Seandálíochta i gCorca Dhuibhne
There are more than two thousand archaeological sites on the peninsula. Local heritage organisation, Oidhreacht Chorca Dhuibhne, has published a survey of all field antiquities in the area from the Mesolithic Period to the seventeenth century C.E. The book may be consulted in Dingle library.
Caherdorgan Cashel
Gallarus Castle
Gallarus Oratory
Kilmalkedar Church
Garfinny Bridge
Reask Monastic Site
Músaem Chorca Dhuibhne - West Kerry Museum
You can learn more about the monuments and archaeological sites on the Dingle Peninsula at Músaem Chorca Dhuibhne, the regional museum for the Corca Dhuibhne Gaeltacht. The museum is in the old schoolhouse Baile an Fheirtéaraigh - Ballyferriter built in 1875.
With information and artefacts the museum illustrates the history of the Dingle Peninsula from the Stone Age to the present covering the geology and formation of the landscape, the Early Christian period, the Anglo-Norman conquest, the Early Modern Period, the Desmond Rebellion, the Spanish Armada and the Great Famine. There is a small café and bookshop and reference material on many of the historical sites.
Mission
"Músaem Chorca Dhuibhne collects, safeguards, holds in trust, displays and interprets a variety of objects and data relating to the rich natural and cultural heritage of the Dingle Peninsula, and endeavours to educate, entertain and enlighten all visitors, from the local student to the scholar" Músaem Chorca Dhuibhne Website
Cashel or Ring Fort
Directory links to related businesses and providers on the Dingle Peninsula
Dún Beag Fort Visitor Centre
Gallarus Oratory Visitor Centre
Músaem Chorca Dhuibhne
Sciúird Archaeology Tours
Beehive Huts & Hold a Baby Lamb
Celtic Nature Walking Tours
Gallarus Oratory/Sáipéilín Ghallarais
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DINGLE PENINSULA TOURISM ALLIANCE – PROMOTING THE DINGLE PENINSULA TOGETHER
Do come and stay! We are very happy to help guide you to your idyllic holiday or short break on the Dingle Peninsula. Dingle Peninsula Tourism Alliance, a marketing co-operative owned and managed by its members across the peninsula, have produced this website to provide you, our visitors with the most up to date information you need to plan and enjoy your visit.
If you cannot find the information you need, or have a question you would like answered, please feel free to contact us.
+353 (0)66 915 2448
Comhaontas Turasóireachta Chorca DhuibhneAonad 4, Páirc Gnó na Coille, Daingean Uí Chúis, Contae Chiarraí, Éire