Cnoc An Cairn is situated in Ireland’s most social and economically vibrant town which is also filled with Irish culture and traditions. The Dingle Peninsula has some of the most spectacular views and countryside in Ireland. The Kerry coastline extends further beyond the village and has up to 6000 years of rich history. Dingle is full of friendly people as well as offering an exceptional quality of life. Although, it is a real peaceful place to live, sitting on the Atlantic Ocean, you are still only a 40 minute drive to Kerry Airport and a 2 hour drive to Cork or Shannon Airport.
Dunquin Pier
A visit to Dunquin Pier (Dun Chaoin being the Irish name) is one of the most popular things to do in Dingle. It is a departure point for the Blasket Island Ferry but has also become a famous landmark in Dingle. You can take a stroll down the pier itself or can also admire the beautiful views from the top.
Bars & Restaurants
Dingle is filled with great food and vibrant nightlife. You can find live music on every corner in Dingle drawing both locals and tourists inside. Restaurants are known for their fresh fish caught locally on the Dingle Peninsula. Dingle is famous for their hardware pubs (you can buy a pint and wellies) and is a proud home to over 50 pubs, that is one pub for every 40 residents. Some of Dingle’s famous pubs & restaurants are listed below:
| Restaurants | Pubs |
| 1. The Chart House | 1. Dick Mack’s |
| 2. Land to Sea | 2. Foxy John’s Pub |
| 3. The Fishbox | 3. O’Flaherty’s Bar |
| 4. The Stonehouse Cafe & Restaurant | 4. An Droichead Beag |
| 5. Doyle’s Seafood Restaurant | 5. The Dingle Pub |
| 6. Out of the Blue Seafood | 6. O’Sullivan’s Courthouse Pub |
| 7. Solas Tapas and Wine Bar | 7. Neligan’s Bar |
| 8. Fentons of Dingle | 8. J Curran’s Shop Bar |
| 9. Murphy’s Pub | 9. John Benny’s Pub, Dingle |
| 10. Marina Inn | 10. The Blue Zone |
Europe’s Most Stunning Beaches
The Dingle Peninsula presents some of the most stunning beaches across Europe. From popular beaches such as Brandon Bay and Inch to quiet deserted beaches with nothing but the sound of the ocean .
There are many activities to take part in on Dingle’s beaches such as fishing, stand-up paddle-boarding, kayaking and horse-riding.
Shopping & Wandering in Dingle
Dingle is a lovable town to walk around. It is full of galleries, bookstores, gift shops and enticing boutiques. These are all surrounded by bars and restaurants to call in for food or a drink. Dingle is known for their unique shopping experience with independently owned shops and their interesting characters along the colorful streets of Dingle.
Slea Head
You can experience Ireland’s most scenic route which is the Majestic Slea Head Drive. It is a 30 mile drive passing through some of the most picturesque places such as Ventry, Dunquin, Ballyferriter, the Blasket Islands and the Sleeping Giant.
Conor Pass
Dingle’s ‘Conor Pass’ is known to be one of the most scenic drives in Ireland. It is an area full of Lakes, Waterfalls, Rivers and Valleys with a beautiful panoramic view from the carpark at the top.
Festivals
Dingle is a town full of entertainment with various events and festivals happening throughout the year. These include their famous Dingle Food Festival in the first weekend in October, the Dingle Full and Half Marathon in September incorporating Slea Head, The Animation Dingle Festival, The Dingle Races and many more.
