Let's Explore IRELAND - DINGLE (Pubs, Beaches, Ancient Ruins & Epic Coastline)

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Published 2022-05-19
Everything you need to know about visiting the Dingle Peninsula, Ireland!

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The first video in my new travel series! This week, we'll explore the most westerly point in the Republic of Ireland - the Dingle Peninsula.

Visit the dramatic coastline, cosy pubs, secluded beaches, cliffside driving routes, film locations, surfing spots, adorable sheep, offshore islands and ancient ruins.

You'll learn about the history of Dingle, featuring explorers such as Tom Crean and Brendan the Navigator, and gain a real understanding of this unique Irish-speaking region.

WARNING: There are a lot of cute dogs and baby sheep in this video!

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Timecodes:

0:25 - Overview of the Dingle Peninsula
0:58 - Inch Beach
1:15 - Annascaul / South Pole Inn
2:10 - Cinn Aird / Kinard Beach
2:21 - Dingle Town / Daingean Uí Chúis
5:14 - Conor Pass
5:38 - Na Machairí / The Maharees
5:54 - Slea Head Driving Route / Wild Atlantic Way
6:07 - Ceann Trá / Ventry Beach
6:21 - Dunbeg Fort / Fahan / Clochán / Beehive Huts / Sheep Farm
7:26 - Radharc na hOileáin - Epic Viewpoint
7:51 - Dún Chaoin / Dunquin Pier & Com Dhíneol / Coumeenoole Beach
8:17 - Blasket Islands / Na Blascaodaí (Ireland's most westerly point)
9:49 - Ard na Caithne / Star Wars
10:00 - Gallarus Oratory / Ancient Temple Ruins
10:23 - Cill Maoilchéadair / Kilmalkedar
10:32 - Mt. Brandon / Cnoc Bréanainn / St. Brendan the Navigator
11:40 - Dingle's Best Pubs

All Comments (21)
  • @davidrumbelow
    Every Irish person I met as a Cape Town tour guide told me I " must see Ireland before I die". That kept me alive in 2017 in ICU with a pulmonary embolism. It makes you think about life. I realized I can't die Yet I said to my doctor as I haven't seen Ireland. 2018 I had a fantastic 3 week holiday in Ireland and a whole new group of friends from the friendliest county in the world.
  • @nancymorgan6920
    Truly beautiful. I am planning the trip to Dingle for next year. I need to go through that doorway to heaven! I am 79! This will be my third trip to Ireland since 2018.
  • @Herefords
    This is the best show I've seen about the Dingle Peninsula. I appreciate the traditional pronunciations and knowledge of the area. I'd like to see more on Ireland.
  • @corjp
    Feeling homesick , want to come back to this gorgeous Island. Came there since 2007 enjoyed every minute. Covid19 threw it back in our faces but when all is save again we WILL go back.
  • @gameboy228
    My wife and I just returned from Ireland on a pilgrimage of visiting old friends and tracking down some family along the way. We spent 2 weeks visiting many places along the way starting in Dublin and visiting fantastic locations like Aherlow to visit some friends. Then on to Abbyfeale for another visit with another old friend. We then moved on to Dingle (Loved it) and we explored many of the places you showed in this video. From there we went up to Doolin with a stop for lunch in Listowel with our friend from Abbeyfeale. We were hoping for the Cliffs of Moher but it was wet and stormy but had a great time with a great dinner at Fiddle & Bow and some great Irish music at the local pubs. From Doolin we traveled up to Gallway to again see some more old friends of ours and again had a really great visit and spent some time walking this fantastic city. We then traveled into Clifden where we stayed at a B&B and really enjoyed our host at the Shanakeever Farm - Bed & breakfast. From Clifden our goal was to find my wifes 2nd cousin in Cloghbrack. On the way we stopped in and walked the amazing Kylemore Abby and then onto Leenaun and veered off onto the R336. From there my wife had me turn at the L1301 into the highlands towards Loch Na Fooey. I literally asked her "What have you got me into this time", it was so off the beaten path but I'm so glad we did. What a beautiful drive that was with vistas at every turn and a truly amazing drive. Our destination was Clonbur where my wife last met her 2nd cousin from Cloghbrack some 38 years earlier on a trip with her parents. She showed me the hotel they stayed at and the pub across the street from all those years ago. Now my wife had no contact information for her cousin but from a tip from a local we went into the pub and asked the woman behind the bar if they knew her cousin or if any of the family were still in the area and amazingly she did know of them. My wife asked for directions to their house but she said "have a seat and I'll call him". She came back 5 minutes later said "John will be here in 10 minutes". Can you believe that!? I was speechless. Well in 10 minutes John walked in and we had an amazing visit with him and my wife was ecstatic and so happy. We went onto Gong and stayed the night there. On a tip from our host in Cong he said the only way to see Ashford Castle was to either book a room, book dinner or walk in after hours as the castle is now a privet hotel and not open to the general public. We walked in that night (Amazing!) and the next day had tea at the tea house and walked the outside areas. If anyone goes just tell the guard at the gate that your going in for tea. He actually was quite nice and said...several times before I got the point - "Your going in for tea right?" and he let us pass. After some tea and a walk we drove all the way back across the country to Maynooth just outside Dublin and spent our last night in Ireland at the Glenroyal Hotel (we highly recommend this hotel and absolutely book a dinner reservation in their restaurant). We flew off to London the next day and spent the next 3 days in Wales with our good friend from home and her family. I can't say enough about this great country and next time I will be visiting my ancestral home up in Donegal.
  • @TomTom-ns7mf
    Dingle is magical. My daughter, an Irish step dancer had the opportunity to dance at a concert at St. James in the Summer of 2016. Eoin Duignan was kind enough to welcome audience participation. Wonderful concert!
  • @michoost
    oh my gosh i love how the little dog drinks the milk being fed to the lamb! (7:25)
  • We just returned from a wonderful two week trip to Ireland. The Dingle Peninsula was a favorite!
  • @nikoexplores
    This is one of the best videos I've seen to explain stops and what's worth seeing. Thanks so much!
  • @kilcool01
    Great job, one of the best videos that I have seen showing off how beautiful Dingle is
  • @jakkimontica4839
    A wonderful trip down memory lane. The BEST YouTube video of Kerry I've seen with lots of new places to visit if I return.
  • I loved the Dingle Peninsula. The town of Dingle is very charming and pretty.
  • I always tell people Donegal and Dingle remind me of the Ireland I use to go to on vacation. My two favorite places in Ireland
  • Memories of my many days there, when I was seeking a long term rental.. Gazing at Blasket from the layby opposite the Crucifixion scene.... So many memories.. Had there been somewhere to live there i would still be.. Happy where I am though, small offshore island Mayo...
  • @ninairish763
    I’ve always wanted to see Ireland and meet that side of my family that stayed on the homeland. The more I learn about the Irish in Ireland, the culture and just the mannerisms, it makes a lot more sense to why I am or do the things I do! Ha!
  • @kristy77a
    Fine video, thank you. Love that you're exposing we viewers to the Irish language. I've been to Dingle three times — most recently in 2015. Upon viewing this video, I realize I've still but scratched the surface! Guess I'll just have to come back for a fourth visit ... and a fifth ... and a--...!
  • @leet5357
    Added to my ever growing list of places to visit.
  • Thank you so much Rowan Moorkens O'Reilly!! I needed to see those sheep! Very informative and well played. You are handsome and good mannered. May God continue to bless you and keep you! Love to you from The States.
  • @IainMcGirr
    As a teenager of Tralee but always loved Dingle .. what a great video well done man impressed go raibh maith agat .. Iain