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Dingle- Daingean Uí Chúis enough! Many have remarked on the healing powers
of the experience and a Film “The Dingle Dolphin” has
“The Fort of the Husseys” been made to share the many remarkable stories and
celebrate the love that many share for “Fungi”. A bridge
Framed by the dramatic mountains of the spectacular between the world of the sea and land, we hope that
Conor Pass with water stretching out beyond to our friend “Fungi” will continue to enjoy his home in
the Atlantic, the town of Dingle has a long standing Dingle. If you want to get up close with some sharks
relationship with all things maritime. Welcome to the or view some spirited penguins, Dingle’s Ocean World
home of gourmet food, fabulous humor and culture Aquarium offers a glimpse of life beneath the waves. A
galore. There is something special about Dingle, even a visit your children are sure to enjoy.
Dolphin has made it his home! Dingle town has enjoyed a rich and provocative history.
Once planned as a refuge for the French Monarch Marie
Daingean Uí Chúis is one of the few Irish towns that is Antionette, this pretty seaside town is a cosmopolitan
part of Ireland’s Gaeltacht region - you are likely to hear haven offering good food, and no end of opportunities
locals chatting away in fabulous Kerry Irish. A mecca to enjoy the fabulous scenery and rich local culture. An
for Irish language learners, the towns west of Dingle, in Lab, is one of Ireland’s only dedicated Irish-language
particular Baile na nGall ( Ballydavid or “the town of the cultural centres and offers a rich programme of events.
foreigner”) and Baile an Fheirtearaigh (Ballyferriter “the The towns’ brightly painted buildings lend it something
town of the Ferriters”) of a mediterranean atmosphere. From here hill walkers
can head out from Dingle town to explore the winsome
Dingle opens dramatically onto the usually calm waters hills and valleys that make up the Connor pass.
of her sheltered harbor - fishing boats arrive from Spain The most common surname in Ireland, the name
to haul their catch onto lorries bound for Europe. But Murphy is derived from the Irish, Murchadh which
if it’s local fish you are after, you can also chat to local means “sea warrior”. Dingle in Kerry is the home of the
fishermen or catch a glimpse of the harbor’s resident award winning “Murphy's Ice Cream” made from the
seal! Another fabulous resident of this harbor and milk of the rare Kerry Cow breed. Kerry Cows are said
surrounding waters is a dolphin known affectionately as to have been brought over to Ireland from Central Asia
“Fungi”. This sociable sea dweller made Dingle his home over 2,000 years ago!
over 30 years ago and continues to entertain visitors with
his antics. There are a number of tours offering trips to
visit fungi - you can even swim with him if you are brave
Dingle © Chris May
78
of the experience and a Film “The Dingle Dolphin” has
“The Fort of the Husseys” been made to share the many remarkable stories and
celebrate the love that many share for “Fungi”. A bridge
Framed by the dramatic mountains of the spectacular between the world of the sea and land, we hope that
Conor Pass with water stretching out beyond to our friend “Fungi” will continue to enjoy his home in
the Atlantic, the town of Dingle has a long standing Dingle. If you want to get up close with some sharks
relationship with all things maritime. Welcome to the or view some spirited penguins, Dingle’s Ocean World
home of gourmet food, fabulous humor and culture Aquarium offers a glimpse of life beneath the waves. A
galore. There is something special about Dingle, even a visit your children are sure to enjoy.
Dolphin has made it his home! Dingle town has enjoyed a rich and provocative history.
Once planned as a refuge for the French Monarch Marie
Daingean Uí Chúis is one of the few Irish towns that is Antionette, this pretty seaside town is a cosmopolitan
part of Ireland’s Gaeltacht region - you are likely to hear haven offering good food, and no end of opportunities
locals chatting away in fabulous Kerry Irish. A mecca to enjoy the fabulous scenery and rich local culture. An
for Irish language learners, the towns west of Dingle, in Lab, is one of Ireland’s only dedicated Irish-language
particular Baile na nGall ( Ballydavid or “the town of the cultural centres and offers a rich programme of events.
foreigner”) and Baile an Fheirtearaigh (Ballyferriter “the The towns’ brightly painted buildings lend it something
town of the Ferriters”) of a mediterranean atmosphere. From here hill walkers
can head out from Dingle town to explore the winsome
Dingle opens dramatically onto the usually calm waters hills and valleys that make up the Connor pass.
of her sheltered harbor - fishing boats arrive from Spain The most common surname in Ireland, the name
to haul their catch onto lorries bound for Europe. But Murphy is derived from the Irish, Murchadh which
if it’s local fish you are after, you can also chat to local means “sea warrior”. Dingle in Kerry is the home of the
fishermen or catch a glimpse of the harbor’s resident award winning “Murphy's Ice Cream” made from the
seal! Another fabulous resident of this harbor and milk of the rare Kerry Cow breed. Kerry Cows are said
surrounding waters is a dolphin known affectionately as to have been brought over to Ireland from Central Asia
“Fungi”. This sociable sea dweller made Dingle his home over 2,000 years ago!
over 30 years ago and continues to entertain visitors with
his antics. There are a number of tours offering trips to
visit fungi - you can even swim with him if you are brave
Dingle © Chris May
78
