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Dingle Peninsula / Corca Dhuibhne

Jutting out into the Atlantic Ocean, the Dingle Peninsula has some of the most spectacular coastal and mountain scenery in Ireland. This haven of lush landscape and crystal clear water is also an area rich in creative music, art and literary culture. It’s often said that a visit to the Dingle Peninsula has the feeling of experiencing the edge of the world.

The Peninsula affords the walker the chance to experience nature in a range of habitats. Peregrine Falcon, Chough, Raven and a variety of sea birds can be seen along the coastal cliffs. Headlands provide the perfect vantage point for dolphin and whale watching, while coastal grasslands farmed in a traditional manner support spectacular wildflower meadows full of the sounds of pollinating bees.

No matter the season, a beautiful and captivating colour palette will greet you, from the fuchsia-fringed roads of the summer to the seaweed-green fields of winter. The Peninsula is dotted with villages that are full of character, and the magical fishing port of Dingle / Daingean Uí Chuis forms a central hub of the Dingle Peninsula, one of the culturally richest Gaeltacht areas of Ireland – and a must-visit along your journey on the Wild Atlantic Way.

Tá leithinis Chorca Dhuibhne ar an bpointe is sia siar in Éirinn. Ceantar Gaeltachta é seo ina bhfuil taobh tíre álainn ann, farraige ghléineach agus cultúr saibhir ceoil, ealaíne agus litríochta. Ba dhóigh leis an gcuairteoir go raibh imeall an domhain bainte amach aige agus é i gCorca Dhuibhne. Is cuma cén t-am den bhliain a thagann tú anseo, beidh tú faoi gheasa ag dathanna an nádúir, idir na deora Dé a ghealann na bóithre i rith an tsamhraidh agus na goirt sa gheimhreadh a bhíonn ar dhath glas na feamainní. An t-aon bhaile ar an leithinis ná Daingean Uí Chúis agus is fiú go mór am a chaitheamh ar an mbaile gleoite seo.

The Peninsula is dotted with ancient monuments including ring-forts, standing stones, ogham stones and early Christian churches. It is also one of the last remaining regions in Ireland where the native Irish language is still spoken. Ancient field systems bounded by stone walls will make you feel like you have stepped back in time to a period when life was simpler and less complicated.

In this westerly place, shaped by the rich Irish landscape and culture, boasts an events calendar full of feasts and festivals. The most popular festivals are the Dingle Food Festival that takes place over two days in early October, where local, regional and national food producers flock to the town to share their goods. Feile na Bealtaine Arts Festival is a weekend event in May with events such as parades, garden parties, author interviews and more! In December the TV show Other Voices takes place in Dingle, filling the town with music fans looking to catch a golden ticket to St. James Church for a live recording of the show. Visitors can also watch the live stream in a local venue, and there is a music trail across the weekend to experience.

Bíonn an iliomad féile agus féasta ar siúl i gCorca Dhuibhne i gcaitheamh na bliana agus ceann de na cinn is mó tóir ná Féile Bia Dhaingean Uí Chúis a bhíonn ar siúl ag tús mhí Dheireadh Fómhair. Bíonn táirgeoirí áitiúla agus náisiúnta ann agus tagann ualach cuairteoirí chun a mbolg a líonadh. Is féile ealaíona í Féile na Bealtaine a bhíonn ar siúl i mí Bealtaine le mórshiúl, gach saghas imeachtaí, agallaimh le scríbhneoirí agus go leor eile! I mí na Nollag, tagann an clár teilifíse Other Voices go dtí Daingean Uí Chúis agus bíonn an baile lán de cheoltóirí agus leantóirí ceoil agus iad ag súil le ticéad a fháil chuig an taifeadadh beo. Ach is féidir féachaint ar an sruthú beo ó chuid de na tithe tábhairne agus bíonn conair ceoil ar siúl le linn an deireadh seachtaine chomh maith.

North and South of the Peninsula, you’ll find miles of beaches. Some highlights include Coumeenole Beach, which offers views out to the Blasket Island and was a film location for Ryan’s Daughter. Its tropical coloured water is alluring, but strong currents make it unsafe to swim. Ventry Beach is popular with locals and visitors alike. This Blue Flag beach is ideal for a family day out, offering a car-free beach, summer life guard and 3km of beach shore to enjoy! On the northside of the Peninsula lays Brandon Bay, which is often referred to as Ireland’s longest beach and stretches from Brandon Bay, Cloghane to Fahamore. Facing the North Atlantic these beaches often experience rolling waves that are ideal for those that are looking for surf or windsurfing breaks. There are a number of sandy beaches to explore in the area known as the Maharees, a popular location for watersports with a life guard during the summer.

The Slea Head Drive is a scenic driving route along the R559 taking in approximately 47km of Wild Atlantic Way scenery, historic sites, Irish-speaking villages, film locations and views of both the Blasket and Skellig Islands. It is recommended that all vehicles, cyclists and walkers travel clockwise on this round route. To complete the route, it is recommended to take between a half and full day depending on how many stops and detours you would like to experience. One such detour we recommend is timing your drive to capture the sunset in Baile na nGall, a small village facing the west.
 

Ó thuaidh is ó theas ar an leithinis tá tránna fada, áille. Ina measc tá Com Dhíneol as a bhfuil radharc amach ar na Blascaodaí agat. Is anseo a deineadh cuid den scannánú ar Ryan’s Daughter. Cé go bhfuil dath gléigeal ar an bhfarraige anseo, tá sruthanna láidre ann agus níor cheart dul ag snámh ann. Bíonn ana-thóir ag muintir na háite agus cuairteoirí araon ar Thrá Cheann Trá. Is trá Brait Ghoirm í atá 3km ar fhaid agus atá ana-oiriúnach don teaghlach ar fad. Ní bhíonn gluaisteáin thíos ar an dtrá agus bíonn garda tarrthála ann i rith an tsamhraidh. Ó thuaidh ar an leithinis, tá Bá Bhreandáin agus an trá is faide in Éirinn, deirtear! Síneann an trá seo ó Bhá Bhreandáin go Clochán agus ar aghaidh go dtí an Fhaiche Mhór. Tá na tránna seo ar aghaidh an Atlantaigh Thuaidh amach agus is minic go mbíonn na tonnta oiriúnach dóibh siúd gur spéis leo surfáil nó surfáil gaoithe. Tá go leor tránna deasa gainimhe sna Machairí, áit a mbíonn spórt uisce le déanamh agus a mbíonn garda tarrthála ann i rith an tsamhraidh.

Is bóthar le radharcanna aoibhne é Slí Cheann Sléibhe ar an R559 atá thart ar 47km ar fhaid. Is bóthar é atá ar Shlí an Atlantaigh Fhiáin, le láithreacha stairiúla, bailte ina bhfuil an Ghaeilge á labhairt go laethúil, suíomhanna scannánaíochta, agus radharc ar na Blascaodaí agus na Scealga araon. Moltar do thiománaithe, rothaithe agus coisithe dul ar deiseal timpeall an bhealaigh chiorclaigh seo. Molaimid lá iomlán nó leath lae a thógaint chun an bealach ar fad a thaisteal ag brath ar cé mhéad stop a mhaith leat a dhéanamh. Stop amháin a bheadh deas ná bheith i mBaile na nGall in am do dhul faoi na gréine, baile beag atá ag féachaint amach siar.

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