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Green headlands and bays of the Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry
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Southwest Atlantic

Kerry & Cork — the way to Kinsale

Oceanworld DingleKerry52.1428° N, 10.3651° W

Skellig Michael, the Blasket Islands, the Iveragh and Dingle peninsulas and the walled town of Kinsale, where the Wild Atlantic Way ends at the head of a warm little harbour.

Places

Gougane Barra chapel on the shore of Gougane Barra lough, County Cork
Attraction · Co. Cork

Gougane Barra

Gougane Barra is a hillside hermitage above a small lake near Smerkistown on the Cork–Kerry border. It is the traditional home of St Finbarr and one of the country's oldest pilgrimage sites, accessible via an easy but memorable walk.

Free to visit.· Allow An hour up and down, plus time at the top
Green headlands and bays of the Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry
Attraction · Co. Kerry

Oceanworld Dingle

Oceanworld in Dingle features penguins, sharks, and otters under a glass dome. It is a reliable rainy-day option with daily opening hours and online booking discounts.

Adults €21 online (€22 on the day); children (3–16) €15 online; family tickets available.· Allow About two hours
The early medieval bee-hive huts on Skellig Michael, County Kerry
Island · Co. Kerry

Skellig Michael

Skellig Michael is a steep, isolated island in County Kerry featuring a sixth-century monastery and beehive huts. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site accessible only by boat.

Boat fare and a landing charge apply; check the current service for prices, the schedule and the booking requirements.· Allow A few hours for the visit.
The Great Blasket island off the Iveragh Peninsula, County Kerry, seen from the boat
Island · Co. Kerry

The Blasket Islands

The Blasket Islands, located off the Dingle Peninsula, were home to a community until 1953. Today they serve as a nature reserve and host significant seabird colonies.

Boat fare applies; check the current service for prices and the schedule.· Allow A few hours for the visit.
Houses and the small jetty on the coast of Kinsale, County Cork
Village · Co. Cork

Kinsale

Kinsale marks the southern terminus of the Wild Atlantic Way in County Cork. It is a walled harbour town known for its warm bay, strong food scene, and accessible coastal walks.

Free to visit.· Allow A day or two is a good amount of time.

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