Caherciveen
Get in
The nearest airport is Kerry Airport (Fáilte Go hAerfort Chiarraí in Irish), approximately 65 kilometres. Bus Eireann route 14 picks passengers up at the airport before continuing to Killarney where you can switch buses to Caherciveen. Kerry Airport is serviced by Ryanair and Aer Lingus Regional.
Get around
See
- Cahergall and Leacanabuaile stone forts are within sight of the Castle. One of them has been completely restored, with wide walls to walk on and even small chambers inside the dry-stone walls.
Ballycarbery Castleis along the road heading to the northwest from town. It is long abandoned and there isn't that much left. However, there are still intact stairways and a large chamber partially underneath the hill. It's well worth seeing, if only to climb around it. It is approximately 3 kilometres from Caherciveen town site to Ballycarbery Castle.
The Old BarracksAnother unusual building of interest in Cahersiveen is the old Royal Irish Constabulary (RIC) barracks. The old barracks now a heritage centre, was designed and constructed between 1869 and 1871. According to various old stories the barracks was built from the plans for another British barracks in India, which got mixed up.
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Daniel O'Connel Memorial Church
address: Church StreetIn the centre of Cahersiveen you will find the Daniel o’ Connel memorial church. Built between 1888 – 1902 this church is the most dominant feature/landmark in the town. It is one of the few catholic churches in the world dedicated to a lay person (Daniel O’ Connel) . It is constructed of Northern Irish granite (Co. Down) and built in a combination of gothic revivalist and medieval style architecture. The laying of a marble slab which serves as the cornerstone took place in 1888. This marble block is very special as it was a gift from Pope Leo XIII sourced from the catacombs in Rome.
Do
- Caherciveen is close to Portmagee, the main starting point for a trip to Skellig Michael.
Buy
Joeys Fast FoodExcellent service and excellent food.
Drink
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The Townhouse Lounge
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O'Driscol
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Bowlers
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Shebeen
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Mike Murts
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The UN Bar
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Kerry Coast Inn
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Kelly's Bar
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King of Beers
address: Main St -
Fertha Bar
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Harp Bar
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Cráineen's Bar
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Anchor Bar
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Keating
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O'Shea Bar
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An Bannan Bui
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Tom's Tavern
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la dolce vita
phone: +353 66 947-0011address: Church St
Sleep
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Sive Hostel
phone: +353 66 947-2717address: 15 East EndThis small town, independent hostel is a pleasant place to stop for a night. There are several pubs within staggering distance worth checking out and the atmosphere is friendly and sociable. -
Mannix Point Camping and Caravan Park
phone: +353 66 947-2806Cahirciveen, Ring of Kerry Coast Road,Co. Kerry, a beautiful campsite situated directly at the seashore. -
phone: +353 66 947-2217address: 8 Church StThe price includes a full Irish breakfast.