Before you go

Your trip to Dingle.

Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.

Dingle – Kerry Destination Kerry: Killarney, Dingle and the Ring of Kerry

How to get there

Aeroporto de Kerry (Kerry Airport) (KIR) Farranfore · 60 km
Estação de Tralee (Tralee Casement Station) Tralee · 50 km
Parada de ônibus de Dingle 1 km

Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.

Check before booking. Kerry Airport is about 60 km away. From Killarney it’s around 65 km, just over 1 hour by car; buses link Dingle to Tralee, which has a train station, and to Killarney. If you have a car you can reach it via the Conor Pass, a narrow mountain road.

How many days

Two nights allow one day for the Slea Head Drive, including Gallarus, and an afternoon for the town and harbour. With one night, do the Slea Head on the day of arrival or departure.

When to go

From May to September the sightseeing boats operate and the days are long. July and August are busy and guesthouses often fill up. April, May and September tend to be quieter. In winter the wind and rain are strong, but the town still has pubs and restaurants open.

The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.

Do you need a car?

For the town, no. For the Slea Head Drive and Gallarus, a car is the most practical option; there are also mini-bus tours and bikes to hire. The roads are narrow, and in Ireland you drive on the left. Signs on the peninsula are only in Irish.

Suggested itinerary

An order that works

Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.

One day in Dingle

Morning
Slea Head Drive
Leave Dingle clockwise along the Slea Head Drive, with stops at Ventry and the stone houses of Fahan.
Afternoon
Slea Head and Dunquin
Stop at the Slea Head viewpoint, go down to Dunquin pier to see the Blasket Islands and have lunch in the area.
Late afternoon
Gallarus
On the way back, stop at the Oratório de Gallarus, the stone church shaped like an upturned boat.
Evening
Porto de Dingle
Have fish for dinner in town and finish the night in a pub with traditional music.

Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.

Before you go

Frequently asked questions

Why are the signs only in Irish?

The Dingle Peninsula is a Gaeltacht area, where Irish is the everyday language, and in these areas signs are only in Irish. Dingle appears as An Daingean. Everyone also speaks English.

What is the Conor Pass?

The highest mountain road in Ireland that is accessible to cars, between Dingle and the peninsula's north coast. It is narrow, has some one-way sections, and is not suitable for large vehicles.

Can you take a boat trip in Dingle?

Yes. In season, boats depart from the harbour for Dingle Bay and the Blasket Islands, depending on sea conditions. Check departure times at the pier.

Are there pubs with music in Dingle?

Yes, several, with traditional music sessions almost every night in season. Some old pubs still double as a hardware store or a shoe shop.

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