Dingle Town
National Geographic once called it “the most beautiful place on earth”. As Europe’s most westerly town Dingle has both heart and soul. The colourfulness of Dingle has enticed musicians, artists and poets from all over the world, with many “forgetting” to go home.
It’s hard to believe that a small little town hanging off the coast of Ireland can offer so much. But believe me when I say that Dingle will warm the ‘cockles of you heart’. If its festival vibes that excites you, Dingle has the answer with a whole range of festivals. Check out these festival links, but don’t forget to come back as you have lots more to see!
Tommy's Top Five Things To Do in Dingle:
Activities
- Visit The Great Blasket Island.
- Take a boat trip to see Dingle’s and soak up the views of Dingle Bay.
- Dingle produces its own Whiskey, Vodka and Gin. Be sure to visit The Dingle Distillery.
- Check out the Harry Clarke stained glass windows. Created in 1924, they are truly amazing.
- Take a stroll around Dingle town and visit the many galleries and artisan producers. The talent in this small town is unparallel.
- For the kiddies, Dingle Oceanworld Aquarium is a must followed by a Murphy’s Ice-Cream (actually do the ice creams if you’re an adult too.
- My fav –The Dingle Gin flavour, sinfully good).
Dingle Festivals
- The Film Festival - www.dinglefilmfestival.com
- Féile na Bealtaine - www.feilenabealtaine.ie
- The Dingle Races - www.dingleraces.ie
- Dingle Food & Wine Festival - www.dinglefood.com
- Dingle Trad Fest - www.dingletradfest.com
- Dingle Marathon - www.dinglemarathon.ie
- New Year’s Eve Festival
- Other Voices - www.othervoices.ie
Dingle has had its fair share of famous visitors, Julia Roberts, Dolly Parton, the crew from Star Wars but none as famous as Fungi the Dolphin. Fungi arrived in Dingle Bay in 1983 and this friendly chap has entertained locals and visitors alike since. Don’t leave the Dingle area without visiting some of the 200 archaeological sites on the Dingle Peninsula. Make a visit to Dun Beag Fort, Gallarus Oratory, Gallarus Castle, Reask Monastic Site and Kilmalkedar Church. Make sure to ask your host Tommy for maps and tips.
