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View of a sheep on Brandon point in Co. Kerry (c) Stockbyte
Cahirciveen Castlemaine
Located on the River Fertha, the historical market Situated at a junction between roads to Killarney
town of Cahirciveen is the principal town of the and Tralee, Castlemaine sits at the estuary of the
Iveragh Peninsula. At the foot of the Bentee river Maine and takes its name from a castle that
Mountain you will find the local Heritage Centre; once stood in this spot. Opening into the Dingle
it’s no surprise that it is built like a fortress as Peninsula, Castlemaine is referred to in the song
it once served as a military barracks! Here is the The Wild Colonial Boy “There was a wild colonial
birthplace of the Irish Nationalist leader Daniel O’ boy, Jack Duggan was his name, He was born and
Connell who campaigned for repeal of the Irish bred in Ireland in a place called Castlemaine.” On
Penal laws in their suppression of the majority the road between Casltemaine, watch out for the
Catholic populace of Ireland. delectable Phoenix Restaurant. A charming place
to relax on your journey- here you can enjoy home
Glenbeigh grown produce cooked by Lorna Tyther, a
well-travelled Egyptian dancer and fabulous cook
Stretching out as far as Rosbehy Point and looking and author of the Phoenix Cook Book! Ramble in
onto the Dingle peninsula, the beach at Glenbeigh the tranquil gardens or browse the crafts and art
is one of the finest beaches in the region. Cosily pieces on display.
tucked into the surrounding horseshoe of hills and
Seefin Mountains Glenbeigh is often referred to as The Dingle Peninsula
“The Jewel in the Ring of Kerry”. The Caragh River
and the Behy River flow at either side of the village Rounding the bay of Kenmare with the joys of the
into Dingle Bay and Castlemaine’s Harbour. On the Ring of Kerry behind you and coming west along
road from Glenbeigh you pass the Kerry Bog Village the winding roads that lead to the Dingle peninsula
museum which gives you a fascinating insight into you may be fooled into thinking that you have seen
how people lived and worked in Ireland in the 18th the best that this rugged coastline has to offer. Ah,
Century. The village, one of Kerry’s leading tourist but there is much that lies in wait here. Do not be
attractions, is the only one of its kind in Europe. perturbed by the staring Kerry cows or
Muckross House County Kerry © Janmiko1
Killorglin teeming sheep that often require the full road for
Located on the river Laune, Killorglin is the site of their ambling journey to pastures greener. You too
ruined Conway Castle, and one of the oldest tradi- can enjoy this quieter pace, this simplicity.
tional fairs in the country - “Puck Fair”. Every year Travelling westward along this well worn track in
for the past 400 years, in August Killorglin holds the depths of Kerry’s kingdom, you can make it
the three-day Puck Fair “The king of all festivals” a your intention to be present for each sensation as
very special event indeed with echoes of Ireland’s the perspective widens to include the full thrust
ancient past. and scope of the Atlantic.
www.puckfair.ie In Killorglin’s public library you can
view a permanent exhibition of Pauline Bewick’s Inch
Seven Ages collection.
From the sheltered marshes along the river Maine
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Cahirciveen Castlemaine
Located on the River Fertha, the historical market Situated at a junction between roads to Killarney
town of Cahirciveen is the principal town of the and Tralee, Castlemaine sits at the estuary of the
Iveragh Peninsula. At the foot of the Bentee river Maine and takes its name from a castle that
Mountain you will find the local Heritage Centre; once stood in this spot. Opening into the Dingle
it’s no surprise that it is built like a fortress as Peninsula, Castlemaine is referred to in the song
it once served as a military barracks! Here is the The Wild Colonial Boy “There was a wild colonial
birthplace of the Irish Nationalist leader Daniel O’ boy, Jack Duggan was his name, He was born and
Connell who campaigned for repeal of the Irish bred in Ireland in a place called Castlemaine.” On
Penal laws in their suppression of the majority the road between Casltemaine, watch out for the
Catholic populace of Ireland. delectable Phoenix Restaurant. A charming place
to relax on your journey- here you can enjoy home
Glenbeigh grown produce cooked by Lorna Tyther, a
well-travelled Egyptian dancer and fabulous cook
Stretching out as far as Rosbehy Point and looking and author of the Phoenix Cook Book! Ramble in
onto the Dingle peninsula, the beach at Glenbeigh the tranquil gardens or browse the crafts and art
is one of the finest beaches in the region. Cosily pieces on display.
tucked into the surrounding horseshoe of hills and
Seefin Mountains Glenbeigh is often referred to as The Dingle Peninsula
“The Jewel in the Ring of Kerry”. The Caragh River
and the Behy River flow at either side of the village Rounding the bay of Kenmare with the joys of the
into Dingle Bay and Castlemaine’s Harbour. On the Ring of Kerry behind you and coming west along
road from Glenbeigh you pass the Kerry Bog Village the winding roads that lead to the Dingle peninsula
museum which gives you a fascinating insight into you may be fooled into thinking that you have seen
how people lived and worked in Ireland in the 18th the best that this rugged coastline has to offer. Ah,
Century. The village, one of Kerry’s leading tourist but there is much that lies in wait here. Do not be
attractions, is the only one of its kind in Europe. perturbed by the staring Kerry cows or
Muckross House County Kerry © Janmiko1
Killorglin teeming sheep that often require the full road for
Located on the river Laune, Killorglin is the site of their ambling journey to pastures greener. You too
ruined Conway Castle, and one of the oldest tradi- can enjoy this quieter pace, this simplicity.
tional fairs in the country - “Puck Fair”. Every year Travelling westward along this well worn track in
for the past 400 years, in August Killorglin holds the depths of Kerry’s kingdom, you can make it
the three-day Puck Fair “The king of all festivals” a your intention to be present for each sensation as
very special event indeed with echoes of Ireland’s the perspective widens to include the full thrust
ancient past. and scope of the Atlantic.
www.puckfair.ie In Killorglin’s public library you can
view a permanent exhibition of Pauline Bewick’s Inch
Seven Ages collection.
From the sheltered marshes along the river Maine
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