This is a rich fertile area as a result of the warm gulf stream coming from a southwesterly direction. Plenty of sheep, dairy and beef cattle. Dingle is also a major fishing area on the south-west coast. A vibrant area that has kept the Gaelic language alive. Children who start school at the age of 5, will be taught the curriculum in the Gaelic language. This is rural Ireland, with school houses dating back to 1914.

 

Experience the Slea Head Drive, one of the most scenic drives in Ireland. Travel ‘clockwise’ from the town of Dingle, hugging the coast as we overlook the Blasket Islands and the Atlantic Ocean. The Blaskets islands are

no longer inhabited, yet they have rich history and a culture of their own. These islands are the most westerly part of Europe. Bee Hive Huts, can be seen along the drive; built by scholars studying Christianity in the 4th and 5th century. In some of the old church yards, you can see the Ogham stones with Ogham writing. An Early Medieval alphabet used primarily to write the early Irish language in the 4th to 6th century and later the Old Irish Language, 6 to 9th century. There are roughly 400 surviving orthodox inscriptions on stone monuments throughout Ireland and western Britain. 

 

Dingle is known for the movies filmed in the area; Ryan’s Daughter, Far and Away and Riders to the Sea. Books such as Twenty Years A Growing, Peig Saywers and The Islander, just to name a few.

 

The Town of Dingle, is a haven of small shops and restaurants. Enjoy a meal of fresh caught fish and engage with the friendly locals.