The Fahan clocháin, or Beehive Huts, are one of many historic gems down Slea Head Road (AKA R559),…read moreacross from beautiful Dingle Bay. The huts are dwellings made of corbelled stone and without any mortar. They are impeccably constructed and are sturdy despite being ancient (2000 BCE)! We paid €3 apiece to tour the site. The small fee (with free parking) was well worth it! I highly recommend visiting if you're in/around beautiful Dingle: these ancient sites are unlike anything else and should be appreciated!

The beehive huts are worth a stop. They are so prevalent in the area and this is a great…read morecollection. There is one with a roof and another without as well as some other structures. When we visited, we were the only ones there which made it very peaceful. The admission is pretty inexpensive at 2 euro per person. The owner at the B&B we stayed at in Dingle said to look at the inside of the port-a-potty door that you pass on the way up. There's a little note on the inside that should give you a bit of a laugh. 4 stars.

Well maintained, quick but interesting stop. Don't enter via the official entrance. Instead go…read morearound and entry via the back for free.

As we were leaving Dingle on what turned out to be a marathon drive to Galway, I convinced Jamie W…read more that we should at least take a peek at the rest of the peninsula before heading northeast. It is a beautiful pastoral area, but what I remembered the most was this landmark from my last visit here 24 years ago and how I could drive right up to it, take a look, and bolt out pretty quickly. This time it wasn't that easy as we had to park in front of a visitors center where we paid €5 to visit it. In an adjacent building, they show a dated seven-minute video which doesn't lend much insight into the building's history. Then we followed a rather lengthy gravel walkway to see the building where a large group of German tourists had already swarmed and gathered for a multitude of photos (photo: http://bit.ly/2p6ZK7v). Once they left, it was much easier to enjoy the simple design of this early Christian church which was built sometime between 600 and 1100 A.D. (photo: http://bit.ly/2oD9qVJ). No one really knows, but everyone says it looks like an upturned boat with a lone window in the back which suggests a certain modernity in its structure (photo: http://bit.ly/2ojbxdW). The space inside is small, just 15 by 10 feet, and there were no artifacts to study. It's considered Ireland's oldest intact building, a tribute to both its design and construction which consisted of carefully stacked rocks with no mortar used. There's a cross marker next to the building with a unique circle-cross pattern (photo: http://bit.ly/2oM7pqQ). And that's it other than the striking view of the harbor at Ard na Caithne which we could see over the hedge wall (photo: http://bit.ly/2oj4ylj). A large group of Chinese tourists were quickly making their way on the walkway, so it was time to go. I can't honestly say this is a must-see stop in Ireland, but if you happen to be tooling on the peninsula, it's at least a bathroom break. I mean at the visitors center.

Due to the weather and timing, we only stopped by the visitor center…read more There was an interesting movie to watch that gave some good information about the island, monks and wildlife. It looked beautiful but challenging to see as part of an island tour. The exhibits about the Skellig monastery and details about how the monks eeked out a living were quite good. Very amazed about their perseverance to live on such a remote and isolated island. A small cafe was also onsite and one could take in views of Portmagee here or outside the center. Hopefully next time we will have time and good weather to see the island.

We were a little upset that we didn't see any Jedis but that's not the fault of the island. there…read moreare two toilets on the island and all of the boats that take you there have a "toilet" but good luck with 6+ foot swells. I have a pretty decent fear of heights and I made it just about to the top. The last chain rail on the right side about 60 steps or so from the top. I had to turn around and go back down. On my way up I kept looking back to make sure I could handle the decent because that's actually the most terrifying part. I kept telling myself I was good until I finally made my decent. I just have broken a world record making it down in ten minutes. The decent is extremely steep and frightening if you look anywhere but your feet. Regardless the experience was incredible and I would probably do it again medicated

The Crucifix Shrine is a life size scene of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. It is made of white…read morestone and it jumps out in contrast against the dark cliffs. The shrine is popular landmark along Slea Head Drive. Some people call it the Slea Head Crucifix. The exact area is named the "Cornerstone of the Peninsula" because it marks the boundary between two Parishes of the Dingle Peninsula. It was funded by an Irish-American and erected before the1960"s. It stands as a memorial to the fishermen who have lost their lives at sea. I visited the Shrine while driving the 33 mile Dingle loop. The road is very narrow but there is a turn out in front of the statue that will allow you to comfortably access the shrine and take photos. It is pretty popular so you may have to wait your turn to visit.

Rahinnane Castle was one of my favorite places we visited while driving the Dingle Peninsula. We…read morefollowed our GPS to get to the general area (the roads are unnamed but Google Maps recognizes the name) and then saw it in the distance across a field. We followed some homemade signs that directed you to park next to a barn. As we tried to figure out what to do next, a lady came out and told us it was 2 EUR each to see the castle. We paid and then she told us to walk through her yard, through the fence, and across the field. The field was extremely muddy and is home to livestock so watch your step (unfortunately I discovered that part the hard way...not my proudest moment). I don't think the castle actually resides on this family's land but they seem to have a monopoly on the access. Even after walking over, we didn't see a better way to have arrived. If you are using a GPS to navigate, the GPS coordinates are 52.143510, -10.382297. The castle itself is breathtaking and it looked pretty sturdy for being in ruins. We were the only ones there at that time. It was so peaceful as we were free to explore the castle without anyone else to disturb us. There is an information board sitting outside that gives you a brief history. I really didn't want to leave but we wanted to explore more of the peninsula before sunset so we only spent about 15 minutes looking around. This was probably the sketchiest place we visited but it was worth it. The 2 EUR admission was pretty standard for other more established looking destinations. 5 stars.

Hiking the Eask Tower Path is an absolute must when visiting the Dingle Peninsula…read more The tower is on private property. The landowners are incredibly friendly - I highly recommend allotting some time just to chit chat with them. They ask for a humble €2 entry fee per person. Bring coins! So for €2, you are permitted to traipse through their fields & through their herds of sheep. They trust you to close each gate properly behind you on the way up & down so that the sheep don't get out. They even offer their spigot & some brushes to clean your shoes off at the end of your adventure. The tower is constructed similarly to a barrel & it's fascinating. The panoramic views are breathtaking & the gentle breeze is so appreciated after the hike up. I would allow yourself 90 minutes for the whole adventure: - 10 minutes of chit chat - 30 minutes to the top - 30 minutes to enjoy the views & the tower - 20 minutes down LNT - Leave No Trace!

Small fee and short walk to the cliffs but even in the summer it was really cold and windy. I was…read morereally cold but it was so beautiful and enjoyed watching the waves hit the rocks ... the colors of the water. I got sick bronchitis and laryngitis day after. Definitely worth seeing if you're in the area. We had hats with brims and chin straps... tighten the chin strap as tight as possible or the hat will end up in the ocean.

When we arrived at the Kerry Cliffs parking lot the rain and wind were picking up. It was a bit of…read morea hike up a gravel path to get to the viewing spots. A couple beehive hut reproductions could be visited about midway up. For some reason a car passed us by and parked up at the top. Maybe there was a special fee or permit? By the time we reached the viewing areas it was really coming down and we were getting pushed around. Umbrellas were useless in the wind. It made it tough to see everything and a result had to cut our visit short since we were already soaked. The views we did manage to take in were quite amazing. The views here were much higher than The Cliffs of Moher and much less crowded. Hopefully will try to come back under better weather in the future.

This is a haven, far form the beaten track. It has its own garden route that takes you through the…read morelocal flora down a to quiet pond. Very scenic, nested among the mountains, on a sunny days in summer, there is something magical about it. The garden centre itself has a small but great selection of seasonal plants.