|
|
Heritage Sites in Co Kerry
Please choose a town or area from the Kerry Heritage Sites map below:
Search by Location:
Cahirciveen, Co. Kerry
Located in Caherciveen, lies the shell of a workhouse. In 1846 it was converted from a lodge to a sanctuary for the destitute, housing a school, hospital, residential quarters, soup kitchen and a Church. Its doors were closed in 1923.
More information on Bahagh Workhouse
|
Oidhreacht Chorca Dhuibhne, Ballyferriter, Co Kerry
This Museum concentrates on the region. A visit is recommended before you go out to explore the area. The displays include geology, flora and rich archaeological heritage. They occasionally stage travelling exhibitions. Corca Dhuibhne is one of th...
More information on Corca Dhuibhne Regional Museum
|
Dingle, Co. Kerry
Located on the Dingle Peninsula, this is the most perfectly preserved of the boat shaped oratories in Kerry, built between 9-12 Century.
More information on Gallarus Oratory
|
Gap of Dunloe, Beaufort, Co. Kerry
This cottage is picturesquely situated at the entrance to what must be the most beautiful glaciated valley in Western Europe. It is a family run business with dinner served daily, sing songs, Irish dancing, traditional music and gift shops.
More information on Kate Kearney's Cottage
|
Ring of Kerry, Glenbeigh, Co Kerry
The Bog Village is situated half way between Killorglin and Glenbeigh on the main Ring of Kerry route. It is a must for you to stop off and enjoy a step back in time to the early 18th century to recapture the way life would have been at that...
More information on Kerry Bog Village Museum
|
Caherdaniel, Co. Kerry
This well-preserved early Christian stone fort would have been the home of a local chieftain in the early 9th century.
More information on Loher Fort
|
Castlecove, Co. Kerry
Situated in Castlecove, the Fort is probably the finest example of a stone fort in Ireland, about 2,500 yrs old. Built of local stone.
More information on Staigue Fort
|
Co. Kerry
Home of the Leslie family since 1690, Tarbert House is a Queen Anne Georgian building. A Heritage house, it is preserved in its original form with furniture and pictures from the 17th Century.
More information on Tarbert House
|
|
