Ideas for activities when holidaying in Ballyferriter

Of course there'll be tons of books in the house, what else would you expect. We've also got satellite TV, jigsaws, card/board games and lots of DVD's. But you don't want to be doing any of that, oh no where's the point in travelling to the edge of Europe and watching Eastenders.

Here is a list of activities that might appeal to you.

Lots of ideas and suggestions here: https://www.dingle-peninsula.ie/ This is the official Dingle website and tricky as it to navigate it isworth browsing to see what happening in the period you might be 
on the peninsula.

The ideas in red are activities you can do when the weather is not so good. I know it's hard to believe there is not bright sunshine every day, well in fact there probably is, in between the showers.

  •  Learn to sail http://www.dinglesailingclub.com/
  •  Sea Kayaking with http://www.irishadventures.net/ Enjoy a half day sea kayaking experience in Dingle Bay. This trip is available to all – beginners to advanced paddlers. Although not physically demanding, it provides a great introduction to sea kayaking, covering basic kayaking skills. Explore the cliffs, sea cave and beaches while visiting one of Dingle’s most famous residents, Fungie. You will be accompanied by a qualified guide and all equipment and gear is provided. They also offer sunset kayaking!
    Visit the Irish Adventures Web Site for further information.
  •  Learn to windsurf http://www.jamieknox.com/ or https://dinglesurf.com/
  • Saddle up!
    Imagine yourself galloping along a beach or viewing Dingle Bay from a mountain pass. Stunning scenery and experienced guides make this an unforgettable experience.
  •   Have a tour of Dingle Distillery. 
    • A little gem of a distillery located in Milltown, Dingle. A one-hour tour operates every day at 12am, 2pm and 4pm, which gives you an insight into the whiskey making industry in Ireland, its decline and resurrection, and best of all you get to sample their wares, gin, vodka or whiskey. http://www.dingledistillery.ie/
  •   Visit West Kerry Brewery http://www.westkerrybrewery.ie/
  •   Take a fishing trip or a boat trip around the coast: http://www.dinglebaycharters.com/ 
  •   Learn to Stand Up Paddle https://www.facebook.com/WildSUPTours
  •  Take an archaeological tour http://www.collinskirrary.com/#sciuird
  •  Visit Dingle Crystal https://www.dinglecrystal.ie/dingle-crystal-factory/  See master craftsman Sean Daly at work in his Dingle workshop.
    Trained in Waterford Crystal, Sean brought his craft to Dingle in 1998. His philosophy is to have all stages of the production in his workshop, and each piece is designed from the influence of the nearby landscape. No two pieces are the same, which makes this crystal unique. Visit this family business just outside the town and take home a little piece of Dingle to remember your time here.
    Visit the Dingle Crystal web site for more information.
  •  Book a class at Dingle Cookery School http://www.dinglecookeryschool.com/index.php/en/ 
    • Dingle Cookery School was set up in 2014 by Mark Murphy and Muireann Nic Giolla Ruaidh. Both have a love for local and Irish food, and sharing this is what they do best. Their passion for hospitality comes across in each and every class and experience they provide at the school. The school offer classes such as ‘Catch and Cook’, ‘Traditional Irish coking’ to bread making courses and themed meals. A lesson that will last for life.
  • Play golf with or without us at Europe's most westerly golf course: Ceann Sibeal. http://www.dinglelinks.com/ 
  • Visit Kells Bay House & Gardens, talk a walk on Ireland's longest sky walk click here.
  • Visit The Skelligs. http://skelligislands.com
  • Visit Castlegregory, over the Connor Pass. The stretch of beach that runs unbroken from Cloghane through Fermoyle, onwards to The Maharees and ending at Castlegregory is Ireland's longest beach at 12 miles.
  • Take a tour of Dick Mack’s Brew-house.
    • Dick Mack’s has been serving up liquid refreshments since 1899. As a dual-function pub you will find beer and a fine selection of whiskeys on one half of the bar, and a leather shop on the other. Explore the bar and adjoining rooms where the Mac Donnell family lived until recent times, or just get tucked into one of the snugs in the bar and absorb the atmosphere of this unchanged Irish pub. Dick Mack’s yard is a real Dingle institution. Visit the Dick Mack’s Web Site for more information
Go to a traditional Irish folk concert 
An Siopa Ceoil or St. James church, regularly hold traditional Irish folk concerts. They are truly a memorable experience. Visit the intimate surroundings of Siopa Ceoil, an old fisherman’s cottage, or go to the acoustically perfect surrounds of St. James Church, home to Other Voices. Held during from April to October, Siopa Ceoil’s concerts are on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, while St. James’ concerts are every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.


If you are under 6 years of age some of these might not directly appeal. Who remembers the hours spent in the back of cars as your parents drove you around endless part of the country. All beautiful no doubt but as a child you wanted to be out and about, you wanted freedom and activities. Here is a small selection of activities dedicated to those souls.


  • Explorer World has a soft ball area & a more exciting climbing wall. No age restriction on the wall, access is based on weight - ie whether you are heavy enough to get yourself back down! This place used to be called Play at Height - with today's helicoptering parents it's no surprise they changed that name! 
  • The Blasket Centre is a good place on a rainy day. With interesting exhibits and displays, this is surely a must for any Irish child.
  • Try making a pot. Louis Mulcahy has workshops to show all ages how to "throw a pot". Under guidance the pot, depending on the result I suppose, can have it fired and take it home.
  • The Dingle Aquarium is an oasis of a seaworld which includes otter and penguin feeding opportunities. And there's a dedicated kiddies corner - a company that knows their target market.
  • Pony trekking or horse riding depending on the ability is an option with several places offering rides. Such as Seaview Equestrian in Ballydavid or Long's Horseriding in Ventry or Burnham Riding Centre.

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