Situated in a Gaeltacht region Dingle or An Daingean in Irish is the only town on the Dingle Peninsula. Dingle town is 50km from Tralee town and 71km for Killarney National Park in County Kerry.
Dingle town is a vibrant fishing port, nestled on the edge of a large natural estuary situated between rugged mountains and the Atlantic Ocean. Colourful buildings, pretty shops, traditional pubs and cosy cafes line the quaint winding streets in this busy town.
There are roughly 30 pubs in Dingle town, each with their own unique character and charm. Foxy John’s is a hardware store, a bike hire spot and a traditional Irish pub all under one roof – a visit to Foxy John’s should be top of your to do list when visiting Dingle. Another firm favourite is McCarthy’s Bar over 150 years old it is officially the oldest pub in Dingle. Flaherty’s on Bridge Street is packed with character and a great spot to perch yourself on New Years Eve to ring in the New Year. Arrive early to O’Sullivan’s Courthouse Pub to experience the sights and sounds of live traditional music.
Dingle town in the past has won ‘Foodie Town of Ireland’ and Dingle Peninsula has become renowned as a food and drink destination in Ireland. There are a wide variety of restaurants from casual dining to award winning gourmet dining experiences. Understandably restaurants serve the best fresh fish and shellfish caught locally. Dingle lamb reared on the rugged Dingle Peninsula is another firm favourite.
From Dingle Harbour you can experience a wide range of boat trips, go sea angling, rib sea safari, book a private charter or go on a family boat trip to see Dingle Bay and hopefully catch a sight of the local dolphins.
For groups activities and family holiday ideas in Dingle, go sea kayaking along the stunning coastline and explore sea caves or rock climbing on the amazing Dingle sea cliffs.
Other top attractions in Dingle town include The Dingle Distillery, Dingle Ocean world and St. James Church. From March to October you can book a tour at The Dingle Distillery. Learn about the products produced there, such as Dingle Gin and Dingle Vodka, you will also get an introduction into Irish whiskey. Dingle Original Gin won the top prize at the World Gin Awards in London.
St James' Church is also a beautiful cultural space in Dingle and, throughout the year, hosts a programme of diverse events ranging from traditional folk music concerts and exhibitions to lectures and films. One such event, which has brought St James’ Church worldwide acclaim, is the internationally famous 'Other Voices’ music series, recorded by RTE2.
Dingle town has firmly established itself as a hub for festivals, artists, musicians, foodies, stag parties, hen parties, and weddings. Top festivals in Dingle include the Dingle Food Festival held in October, Féile na Bealtaine held in May and the Dingle Film Festival held in March.
After a holiday in Dingle you and your guests with leave with lifelong memories and a longing to ret