presented by .com May 2015 / Issue 06 The GUIDE Kenmare 2015

Plan Your Entire Visit With business listings covering the whole Kenmare Bay

Where to Stay Where to Eat What to Do Hotels, Guesthouses, Self- All the best spots to enjoy Adventures abound when Catering Rentals & B&Bs our food-lover’s paradise you use Kenmare as a base The Kenmare GUIDE

PUBLISHED BY Kenmare Creative [email protected]

EDITOR Evan Payne [email protected]

RESEARCH Jane Safi eva [email protected]

PHOTOS & DESIGN Evan Payne

WEBSITE http://kenmare.com Welcome to Kenmare, Co Kerry, EDITOR’S NOTE Welcome to the sixth year of the The greater Kenmare area, Kenmare Guide. This year we’ve ex- around the Kenmare Bay, is the panded our listings to cover even perfect base for your exploration more of the local businesses in and of the southwest of Ireland. around our town, and we’ve added a Kenmare (also known by its Irish name of few new maps and articles to show- Neidin) is a colorful heritage town that lays case all the area has to offer. on two noted Irish scenic routes, the Ring of We’ve worked hard to fi nd inter- Kerry and the Ring of Beara. esting articles to expose readers to But its so much more than that. Kenmare new places and stories, and to en- is the sum of the people who live and work courage locals to branch out and ex- here, and nowhere in the world will you fi nd plore. Thank you for the chance to as diverse and friendly a population. share our love of Kenmare! This guide should give you an overview and a brief introduction to the wonderful place Evan Payne we call home, so you can plan your trip, fi nd Evan Payne, Editor your way, and enjoy your stay in the Kenmare April, 2015 area.

2 The Kenmare GUIDE 3 About Kenmare Need a Map? Where Where Get a feel for the town and discover all there We have a nice pullout map in the center of To To is to enjoy throught the year. 8 the guide, covering the Kenmare Bay. 32 Eat Shop

Around Where 35 Eat, Drink & Be Merry 42 Clothes, Books & More Town To Stay 35 Kenmare Food Town 42 Freshly Kenmare Some call this the food capitol of A mainstay of shopping in town is Ireland, and not without reason. the Market with lots of local goods. 36 Cafés & Bakeries 44 Shopping Tasty treats, tea or coffee Kenmare town is full of high quality 38 Restaurants & Pubs shops, with unique products and The best food, & awards to prove it. styles to suit any budget.

6 Information and More 18 Accommodation & Rest What Life To in Do Kenmare 6 Map - Kenmare Town 18 Hotels & Guesthouses A map to guide you through town. Kenmare has some of the best hotels 8 About Kenmare in Ireland, unique and welcoming. All about our Heritage town and what 20 Self-Catering Holiday Homes you should see while you’re here. When you want the place all to Activites & Attractions Living Locally 12 Wild Atlantic Way yourself, these houses will fi t the bill. 46 58 The Kenmare Bay: Take your time 25 Bed & Breakfasts while exploring, there’s a lot to see. Ireland is famed for its hospitality, and 46 The Ring of Beara 58 Local Services 14 Photo Gallery the B&B is the best way to see that. Discover the wildest part of Ireland. Serving the day to day affairs A few select photos. 30 Hostels & Camping 50 Map - Ring of Beara 62 Telephone Guide 30 Map - Kenmare Bay Simple is good, and these hostels & 52 Attractions A quick reference of important A Map covering the greater Kenmare campsites have you covered for a There really is something for numbers and places. Area. night’s rest. everyone, from art to adventures. 63 Kids Corner

4 The Kenmare GUIDE 5 Hospital Road

Killarney Road The layout of Kenmare was Kenmare designed by the original landown- Town Map ers of the whole area, and makes for KENMARE a comfortable town centre. A walk SHOPPING CENTRE around the streets can take you 10 minutes, or a few hours, depending on how many shops and restaurants you’re enticed into along the way.

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6 The Kenmare GUIDE 7 Kenmare Town Among the peaks of Ireland’s highest mountains, where the rivers and streams empty into a bay off the Atlantic, is the town of Kenmare.

Here you’ll fi nd all sorts of peo- ple, bustling about their business in the streets of the market town. The place is a delightful mixture of con- The award-winning town Kenmare has preserved Circle is a reminder that the trasts: Ancient monuments alongside much of its original area has been settled for modern hotels, forested shorelines alongside identity, and grown to many years more than that. vaulted mountains, farmers and shop keeps offer visitors an au- Recently, Kenmare has put alongside musicians and artists. thentic fl avor of Irish an emphasis on itself as a Its an often used phrase, but one especially culture, cuisine, music, cultural centre, with Food, true for Kenmare, that one day is simply not shopping, scenery and Music and Art Festivals enough time to experience everything on leisure. throughout the year. This offer. Here are just a few activities to whet was laid out in 1670, by Walking through town, you means that any time is a your appetite: British scientist Sir William can still see buildings from good time to visit Kenmare. Kenmare Lace & Design Centre Petty. Throughout the years centuries ago, and the Stone In 1864 the Poor Clare nuns in Kenmare set up a lace production centre, which is still going strong today. Reenagross Park Often called Kenmare’s best kept secret, this park has 3.2 km of walkways through woods and along the coast of the Bay. Golfi ng Breathtaking views and excellent facilities will be found at any golf course you visit. See our listings on page 48.

8 The Kenmare GUIDE 9 The Rings of Kerry & Beara Take your pick, or choose both, there’s lots to explore.

» Irish weather is fi ckle, but the clouds that roll across the sky shouldn’t stop you from having a great day. There’s a saying about Ireland that goes, “If you don’t like the weather, just wait.” The Stone Circle sons and excursions. tate is full of exotic vegeta- Within the town is an an- Sea Kayaking tion and walks to inspire. The span of water that route include , Ross Bay the tourist trail is about cient druid circle of stones, All manner of adventures Gleninchiquin is the Kenmare Bay sepa- Castle, Sneem, 195km long. Check out our steeped in mystery. can be found out at Star This idyllic valley is per- rates two very different house, The , detailed feature on page 46, Cycling Outdoors, kayaking included. fectly suited for day outings peninsulas. To the north is , the Gap of Dunloe, where we walk through an A range of bicycles can be Sailing the Bay with the entire family, with the sprawling majesty of Rossbeigh beach, and lots average day tour of this not- found for hire right in town Daily eco-tours and seal walks and waterfalls. the , and of other spots. When tak- to-be-missed Peninsula. The at Finnegan’s Bicycle Hire. watching with Seafari. The Rings of Kerry & Beara to the south is the wilder- en with a good guide, Irish country is wild and the roads Swimming Bonane Heritage Park See more on page 11. ness of the Beara Penin- meals and music, the tour are winding, but the views For the brave, there’s the Ancient history that you can Guided Tours sula. Circling both of these becomes absolutely unfor- are spectacular. Bay, but for the rest of us, touch, set within the mag- There are a number of ser- landmasses are the driving gettable. Kenmare, The Jewel the Kenmare Bay Hotel has nifi cent Sheen Valley. vices available in Kenmare routes known as the Ring of The Ring of Beara Kenmare is often referred an excellent pool & spa. Go Back in Time to guide you through what’s Kerry and the Ring of Beara. The Ring Of Beara, to as the Jewel in the Ring, Fishing Molly Gallivan’s cottage and on offer. See more on page The though less well known and its up for debate wheth- Plan a small river fi shing traditional farm is a chance 53. The Ring of Kerry is a than the Ring Of Kerry, is no er that means Kerry or Beara. excursion or to get a private to visit an Irish farm exactly Art & Photo Galleries 179km tourist trail that in- less beautiful. If anything From town, you can pick ei- tour of Kenmare Bay, as it was over 200 years ago. There are many artists and troduces travelers to the the landscape it displays ther Ring, and set off for a Horse Riding Dereen Gardens photographers in the area, natural beauty of one of is more wild and unruly in day’s exploration, be back in There are excellent stables Located at Lauragh is this and the galleries refl ect the Ireland’s most picturesque its nature. Bounded by the time for dinner, and try an- that offer horse riding les- magnifi cent water-side es- diversity. counties. Stops along the Kenmare River and other road again tomorrow.

10 The Kenmare GUIDE 11 Wild Atlantic Way: The Kenmare Bay Beauty and adventure in every direction

In the southwest accommodation. North west lies this way, on the road has to offer, and quiet vil- of Ireland, all roads Using Kenmare as your base Heading out of town along to , Co. Cork, and lages full of beauty, like ABOVE lead to Kenmare. It is for an exploration of the the Sneem road puts you onwards to Bantry. , Lauragh, Allihies, Killmackalogue Harbour with a serene little town, snug- southwest of Ireland is an onto the Ring of Kerry. Southwest Castletownbere & Dursey the Iveragh Peninsula behind gled up against mountains, excellent choice, as you’ll Here you’ll fi nd the sprawl- The Ring of Beara, along the Island. it. The Kenmare Bay fi lls the sea and river, concise in its fi nd so many wildly different ing beauty of the Iveragh , begins as East space between two vastly dif- layout and boundless in its scenes less than an hour’s Peninsula, and lovely towns you head southwest from Kenmare is most often ferent landscapes. personality. drive away. like Sneem, , town. Along this road you’ll approached from the east, The Irish name of Neidin, North , and Valentia fi nd some of the wildest and so you might think you’ve RIGHT IMAGES or Little Nest, is certainly To the north of town is the Island. varied landscapes Ireland already found all there is Looking north from Kenmare apt, given not only how road to Killarney. The steep South that direction. But to Killarney, the moun- the town itself is nestled drive brings you through Due south from Ken- “As I leave behind Néidín take time to visit tains grow in the distance. amongst some of Ireland’s Moll’s Gap, a pass in the mare is the Sheen It’s like purple splashed on green village Southwards, along the Beara tallest mountains, but also MacGillicuddy Reeks aka the Valley, where you’ll My soul is strangely fed and the views as you Peninsula, you can see the given the nurturing nature Black Stacks, and through fi nd Bonane and the Th rough the winding hills ahead” enter Kerry for the mussel farming in the Bay. of the townspeople that run Killarney National Park, with tunnels of the Caha fi rst time. the shops, restaurants, and its storied Lakes. Pass. Barley Lake MARY BLACK

12 The Kenmare GUIDE 13 Gallery Kenmare Town

OVERLOOKING KENMARE

HENRY STREET, KENMARE MAIN STREET, KENMARE HENRY STREET, KENMARE

SHEEN FALLS REENAGROSS REENAGROSS PARK

14 The Kenmare GUIDE KENMARE BRIDGE THE SQUARE, KENMARE THE THREE MUSICIANS Gallery Kenmare Area

GLANMORE LAKE

DAWROS DROMQUINNA BARLEY LAKE

BLACKWATER BRIDGE THE CAHA PASS 16 The Kenmare GUIDE Where Hotels & Guesthouses To At a hotel or guesthouse, you can ex- O’Donnabhain’s Park Hotel Parknasilla Stay pect a measurable standard of service Henry Street, Shelbourne Street, Parknasilla Woods, Kenmare, Co Kerry Kenmare, Co Kerry Sneem, Co Kerry and excellent presentation. +353-(0)64-664-2106 +353-(0)64-664-1200 +353-(0)64-667-5600 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

odonnabhain-kenmare.com parkkenmare.com parknasillaresort.com

The Coachmans Davitt’s Dromquinna Manor SeashoreListing Farm Shelburne Lodge Stone House Henry Street, Henry Street, Sneem Road, HenryTubrid, Street, Killowen Road, North Square, Kenmare, Co Kerry Kenmare, Co Kerry Kenmare, Co Kerry Kenmare, Co Kerry Kenmare, Co Kerry Sneem, Co Kerry +353-(0)64-664-1311 +353-(0)64-664-2741 +353-(0)64-664-2888 +353-(0)64-664-0000+353-(0)64-664-1270 +353-(0)64-664-1013 +353-(0)64-664-5188 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]@gmail.com [email protected] [email protected]

thecoachmans.com davittskenmare.com dromquinnamanor.com seashorekenmare.comkenmare.com shelburnelodge.com guesthousestonehouse.com

Foley’s Guesthouse Kenmare Bay Hotel Lansdowne Arms Tahilla Cove Virginia’s Guesthouse The Wander Inn Henry Street, Sneem Road, Main Street, Tahilla Cove, Henry Street, Henry Street, Kenmare, Co Kerry Kenmare, Co Kerry Kenmare, Co Kerry Sneem, Co Kerry Kenmare, Co Kerry Kenmare, Co Kerry +353-(0)64-664-2162 +353-(0)64-667-9300 +353-(0)64-664-1368 +353-(0)64-664-5204 +353-(0)86-306-5291 +353-(0)64-664-2700 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

foleyskenmare.com kenmarebayhotel.com lansdownearms.com tahillacove.com virginias-kenmare.com thewanderinn.com

18 The Kenmare GUIDE 19 Where Self-Catering / To Holiday Homes Fisherman’s Lodge Foley’s Ard Mullen Fuchsia Cottage Stay When you plan to stay a while, its a 6 Reenkilla, Ard Mullen, Killaha East, Lauragh, Co Kerry Kenmare, Co Kerry Kenmare, Co Kerry treat to have a whole house to rest in. +353-(0)87-244-4364 +353-(0)64-664-2162 +353-(0)86-809-1466 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

kenmare.com/fi shermans foleyskenmare.com fuchsiacottage.net

Anne’s Cottage Bedrock Cottage Cedar Lodge Harbour View Lodge Hawthorn Lodges Henry Court Townhouse Direen, Blackwater, , Tubrid, Dawros, Shelbourne Street, Henry Court, Kenmare, Co Kerry Kenmare, Co Kerry Kenmare, Co Kerry Kenmare, Co Kerry Kenmare, Co Kerry Kenmare, Co Kerry +353-(0)87-244-4364 +353-(0)87-911-8423 +353-(0)64-664-1272 +353-(0)64-664-1755 +353-(0)64-664-1035 +353-(0)64-664-1755 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

kenmare.com/annescottage kenmare.com/bedrockcottage tarafarmproperties.com harbourviewlodgekenmare.com hawthornlodges.com kenmare.com/henrycourt

Davitt’s Self-Catering Doire Farm Cottages Dressmaker’s Cottage Kenmare Bay Kenmare Fadó Cottage Kenmare Holiday Residences Ard Mullen, Upper Clontoo, Kilgarvan, Market Street, Sneem Road, Gortamullen, Sneem Road, Kenmare, Co Kerry Kenmare, Co Kerry Kenmare, Co Kerry Kenmare, Co Kerry Kenmare, Co Kerry Kenmare, Co Kerry +353-(0)64-664-2741 +353-(0)64-668-5312 +353-(0)64-668-3134 +353-(0)64-667-9300 +353-(0)64-664-2333 +353-(0)87-283-0248 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] failtefi [email protected] [email protected]

davittskenmare.com kenmareholidaycottages.com kenmare.com/dressmakerscottage kenmarebayhotel.com kenmareselfcatering.com kenmareholidayresidences.com

20 The Kenmare GUIDE 21 Kenmare Rentals Kenmare River Cottages Killaha Cove Parknasilla Primrose Cottage Rentals Kenmare Jer Foley, Tuosist, Killaha, Parknasilla Woods, 1 Davitts Place, 5 Main Street, Kenmare, Co Kerry Kenmare, Co Kerry Kenmare, Co Kerry Sneem, Co Kerry Kenmare, Co Kerry Kenmare, Co Kerry +353-(0)87-243-9304 +353-(0)64-664-1170 +353-(0)64-664-2162 +353-(0)64-667-5600 +353-(0)64-664-1513 +353-(0)64-664-1018 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

kenmarerentals.com kenmarerivercottages.com foleyskenmare.com parknasillaresort.com primrosekenmare.com rentalskenmare.com

Kilmurry Heights Lodgewood Cottage Maybury Cottage Rockcrest Seacrest Cottage Seafront Kilmurry Heights, Gortamullen, Tubrid, Killarney Road, Tara Farm, Tubrid, The Coast Road, Kenmare, Co Kerry Kenmare, Co Kerry Kenmare, Co Kerry Kenmare, Co Kerry Kenmare, Co Kerry Kenmare, Co Kerry +353-(0)64-664-2800 +353-(0)64-664-1248 +353-(0)64-664-2040 +353-(0)64-664-1016 +353-(0)64-664-1272 +353-(0)64-668-4203 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

kilmurryheights.com visit-kenmare.com mayburycottage.com rockcrestselfcatering.com tara-farm.com seafrontholidayhomes.com

Neidin Lodge Oakwood Manor Old Stone Cottage Seascape Lodge Shelbourne Townhouse Star Outdoors Lansdowne Estate, Killowen, Lauragh, Tubrid, Shelbourne Street, Killowen Road, Kenmare, Co Kerry Kenmare, Co Kerry Tuosist, Co Kerry Kenmare, Co Kerry Kenmare, Co Kerry Kenmare, Co Kerry +353-(0)64-664-1095 +353-(0)64-664-0600 +353-(0)64-668-3143 +353-(0)64-664-1272 +353-(0)64-664-0600 +353-(0)64-664-1222 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

neidinhouse.com kenmareluxuryholidayhomes.com oldstonecottage.com tarafarmproperties.com kenmareluxuryholidayhomes.com staroutdoors.ie

22 The Kenmare GUIDE 23 Where Bed & Breakfasts To Summerville Tubrid Cottage VillaXL Stay Unlike a guesthouse, with a B&B you Gortamullen, Tubrid, Catharina Verweel, are staying in the actual home of your Kenmare, Co Kerry Kenmare, Co Kerry Kenmare, Co Kerry +353-(0)64-664-1248 +353-(0)64-664-1272 +353-(0)64-668-3542 host. True Irish hospitality. [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

visit-kenmare.com tara-farm.com niceirishcottages.com

For more listings, and updates throughout the year, visit us online at http://kenmare.com/accommodation/

24 The Kenmare GUIDE 2 Mile Lodge Abbey Court An Bruachan Killarney Road, Kilgarvan Road, Killowen, Killarney Road, Kenmare, Co Kerry Kenmare, Co Kerry Kenmare, Co Kerry +353-(0)64-664-2430 +353-(0)64-664-2735 +353-(0)64-664-1682 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

2milelodge.com abbeycourtkenmare.com bruachan.com

Ardmore House Arthur’s Lodge Wood Ashfi eld Killarney Road, Cork Road, Killowen, Killowen Road, Kenmare, Co Kerry Kenmare, Co Kerry Kenmare, Co Kerry +353-(0)64-664-1406 +353-(0)64-664-1753 +353-(0)86-317-9392 [email protected] [email protected]

ardmorehousekenmare.com arthurslodgewood.com ashfi eldkenmare.com

25 Bay House The Brass Lantern The Caha’s Leebrook House The Lodge Mountain View Feoramore West, Old Railway Road, Hospital Road, Killarney Road, Kilgarvan Road, Lauragh, Kenmare, Co Kerry Kenmare, Co Kerry Kenmare, Co Kerry Kenmare, Co Kerry Kenmare, Co Kerry Tuosist, Co Kerry +353-(0)64-668-4237 +353-(0)64-664-2600 +353-(0)64-664-1271 +353-(0)64-664-1521 +353-(0)64-664-1512 +353-(0)64-668-3143 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

bayhouse-kenmare.com brasslanternkenmare.com cahaskenmare.com leebrookhouse.com thelodgekenmare.com oldstonecottage.com

Driftwood Druid Cottage The Ford Mourlin Lodge Muxnaw Lodge Neidin House Killowen Road, Sneem Road, Glengariff Road, Castletownbere Road, Castletownbere Road, Lansdowne Estate, Kenmare, Co Kerry Kenmare, Co Kerry Kenmare, Co Kerry Lauragh, Co Kerry Kenmare, Co Kerry Kenmare, Co Kerry +353-(0)64-668-9147 +353-(0)64-664-1803 +353-(0)64-664-2431 +353-(0)86-067-6268 +353-(0)64-664-1252 +353-(0)64-664-1095 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

driftwoodkenmare.com druidcottagekenmare.com thefordkenmare.com kenmare.com/mourlin kenmare.com/muxnaw neidinhouse.com

Forgefi eld House Harbour View Hawthorn House Oakfi eld Old Church House O’Shea’s Farmhouse Roughty, Cross Roads, Dawros, Shelburne Street, Dawros, Killowen, Killarney Road, Kenmare, Co Kerry Kenmare, Co Kerry Kenmare, Co Kerry Kenmare, Co Kerry Kenmare, Co Kerry Kenmare, Co Kerry +353-(0)64-664-0493 +353-(0)64-664-1755 +353-(0)64-664-1035 +353-(0)64-664-1262 +353-(0)64-664-2054 +353-(0)64-664-1498 info@forgefi eldhouse.eu.com [email protected] [email protected] oakfi [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

forgefi eldhouse.eu.com harbourviewkenmare.com hawthornhousekenmare.com oakfi eldkenmare.com oldchurchkenmare.com osheasceolnahabhann.com

26 The Kenmare GUIDE 27 River Meadows Rockcrest House Rose Cottage Waterfalls Whispering Pines White Heather Farm Claddanure East, Gortamullen, The Square, Lackaroe, Bonane, Bell Heights, Bonane, Kenmare, Co Kerry Kenmare, Co Kerry Kenmare, Co Kerry Kenmare, Co Kerry Kenmare, Co Kerry Kenmare, Co Kerry +353-(0)64-664-1306 +353-(0)64-664-1248 +353-(0)64-664-1330 +353-(0)64-664-1461 +353-(0)64-664-1194 +353-(0)64-664-1550 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

rivermeadowsbnb.com visit-kenmare.com kenmare.com/rosecottage kenmare.com/go/waterfalls-bb whisperingpineskenmare.com whiteheatherfarm.com

For more listings, and updates throughout the year, visit us online at http://kenmare.com/accommodation/

29 The Rosegarden Shaminir Sheen View Sneem Road, Dawros, Killaha East, Kenmare, Co Kerry Kenmare, Co Kerry Kenmare, Co Kerry +353-(0)64-664-2288 +353-(0)64-664-2678 +353-(0)64-664-2817 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

rosegardenkenmare.com shaminir.com sheenview.com

Silvertrees Tara Farm Tom Crean Lansdowne Lodge, Tubrid, Main Street, Kenmare, Co Kerry Kenmare, Co Kerry Kenmare, Co Kerry +353-(0)64-664-1008 +353-(0)64-664-1272 +353-(0)64-664-1589 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

silvertreeskenmare.com tara-farm.com tomcrean.ie

28 The Kenmare GUIDE Where Hostels & Camping To In such a beautiful place, you’ll appreci- Stay ate having a simple base that helps you get into the action.

Beara Camping Kenmare Camping Greenwood Hostel Coornagillagh, Tuosist, Kilgarvan Road, Sneem Road, Templenoe, Kenmare, Co Kerry Kenmare, Co Kerry Kenmare, Co Kerry +353-(0)64-668-4287 +353-(0)64-664-1770 +353-(0)64-668-9247 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

bearacamping.com kenmarecamping.com greenwoodhostel.com

Kenmare Fáilte Hostel Traveller’s Rest Hostel Shelbourne Street, Caherdaniel Village, Kenmare, Co Kerry Co Kerry +353-(0)64-664-2333 +353-(0)66-947-5175 [email protected] [email protected]

kenmarehostel.com hostelcaherdaniel.com

30 The Kenmare GUIDE Kenmare Area Kenmare Bay Map Killarney Road - N71 To Moll’s Gap & Killarney

Moll’s Gap - Sneem Road To Kilgarvan & Cork

KENMARE Sneem Road - N70 Glengariff Road - N71

TEMPLENOE

BLACKWATER BRIDGE

Castletownbere Road - R571

DAWROS SNEEM TAHILLA

To Caherdaniel & Ring of Kerry The Kenmare Bay is 30 miles long, 12 miles wide at its mouth BONANE PARKNASILLA and narrowing gradually as it bisects and separates the Beara TUOSIST and Iveragh peninsulas and their mountain ranges. Due to its shape it is sometimes called the Kenmare River, but its tides fl uctuate drasti- cally throughout the day.

To Lauragh, the Healy Pass & Ring To Glengariff of Beara & Bantry

32 The Kenmare GUIDE KILLMACKILLOGUE about food Kenmare Food Town

Have you been craving a gourmet dining expe- rience? You’ll fi nd that and more in Kenmare Kenmare is famed for its res- taurants, indeed several have won awards for their cuisine, atmosphere and chefs. A walk through the streets of town will bring you by all types of food, all sourced from local produce and meats. For the food enthusiast, Ken- mare is a dream come true, with Being so close to the sea, Michelen star chefs, a weekly it is only natural that farmer’s market, and even a Kenmare would have an world-famous somolier’s wine abundace of fresh seafood shop. If you’re hungry, you’re in at its disposal. the right place!

“Cooking is like love - it should be entered into with abandon or not at all.”

Good food is something to cel- ebrate, as the citizens of Kenmare HARRIET VAN HORNE do each year with a stunning parade. 35 Where Cafés & Bakeries To Looking for a quick stop for coffee or Pyro The Rosegarden Café The Strawberry Field EAT pastries? These shops will help you Henry Court, Sneem Road, Moll’s Gap Road, Blackwater, Kenmare, Co Kerry Kenmare, Co Kerry Kenmare, Co Kerry with breakfasts, breaks or lunches. +353-(0)64-664-8441 +353-(0)64-664-2288 +353-(0)64-668-2977 [email protected] info@strawberryfi eld-ireland.com

pyro.ie rosegardenkenmare.com strawberryfi eld-ireland.com

For more listings, and updates throughout the year, visit us online at http://kenmare.com/Dining/

37 Bia Bia Bookstop Café The Breadcrumb Kenmare Shopping Centre, Bridge Street, New Road, Kenmare, Co Kerry Kenmare, Co Kerry Kenmare, Co Kerry +353-(0)87-249-3782 +353-(0)64-667-9911 +353-(0)64-664-0645 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

kenmareicecream.com bridgestreetcoop.com thebreadcrumb.com

Café Mocha Jam Café Kenmare Ice Cream Henry Street, 6 Henry Street, Henry Street, Kenmare, Co Kerry Kenmare, Co Kerry Kenmare, Co Kerry +353-(0)64-664-2133 +353-(0)64-664-1591 +353-(0)87-2493782 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] kenmarerestaurants.com/cafemocha jam.ie kenmareicecream.com

36 The Kenmare GUIDE Where Restaurants & Pubs To Substantial fare for an evening out, the Foley’s The Horseshoe Kenmare Bay EAT restaurants of Kenmare are some of the Henry Street, 3 Main Street, Sneem Road, Kenmare, Co Kerry Kenmare, Co Kerry Kenmare, Co Kerry fi nest dining in the world. +353-(0)64-664-1361 +353-(0)64-664-1553 +353-(0)64-667-9300 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

foleyskenmare.com thehorseshoekenmare.com kenmarebayhotel.com

Bella Vita Ristorante The Boathouse The Coachmans Lansdowne Arms The Lime Tree Molly Gallivans 18 Henry Street, Dromquinna Manor, Henry Street, Main Street, Shelbourne Street, Glengarriff Road, Bonane, Kenmare, Co Kerry Kenmare, Co Kerry Kenmare, Co Kerry Kenmare, Co Kerry Kenmare, Co Kerry Kenmare, Co Kerry +353-(0)64-664-0010 +353-(0)64-664-2889 +353-(0)64-664-1311 +353-(0)64-664-1368 +353-(0)64-664-1225 +353-(0)64-664-0714 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

bellavitakenmare.com dromquinnamanor.com thecoachmans.com lansdownearms.com limetreerestaurant.com mollygallivans.com

Con’s Crowley’s Davitt’s O’Donnabhain’s Packie’s Park Hotel Star Outdoors, Dawros, Henry Street, Henry Street, Henry Street, Henry Street, Shelbourne Street, Kenmare, Co Kerry Kenmare, Co Kerry Kenmare, Co Kerry Kenmare, Co Kerry Kenmare, Co Kerry Kenmare, Co Kerry +353-(0)64-664-1222 +353-(0)64-664-1472 +353-(0)64-664-2741 +353-(0)64-664-2106 +353-(0)64-664-1508 +353-(0)64-664-1200 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

staroutdoors.ie kenmare.com/go/crowleys-bar davittskenmare.com odonnabhain-kenmare.com kenmarerestaurants.com/packies parkkenmare.com

38 The Kenmare GUIDE 39 Parknasilla PF McCarthy’s Pizza Roma Parknasilla Woods, 14 Main Street, 16 Main Street, Sneem, Co Kerry Kenmare, Co Kerry Kenmare, Co Kerry +353-(0)64-667-5600 +353-(0)64-664-1516 +353-(0)64-664-2885 [email protected] [email protected]

parknasillaresort.com pfskenmare.com artisromafastfood.com

Pyro Ring of Kerry Golf Club Stone House Henry Court, Templenoe, North Square, Kenmare, Co Kerry Kenmare, Co Kerry Sneem, Co Kerry +353-(0)64-664-8441 +353-(0)64-664-2000 +353-(0)64-664-5188 [email protected] [email protected]

pyro.ie ringofkerrygolf.com guesthousestonehouse.com

Tom Crean Fish & Wine The Wander Inn Wharton’s Fish & Chips 25 Main Street, Henry Street, Main Street, Kenmare, Co Kerry Kenmare, Co Kerry Kenmare, Co Kerry +353-(0)64-664-1589 +353-(0)64-664-2700 +353-(0)64-664-2622 [email protected] [email protected]

tomcrean.ie thewanderinn.com kenmare.com/go/whartons

40 The Kenmare GUIDE Locally Sourced The Co-op Founded by locals the co- operative society on Bridge Street is growing rapidly. At their shop you can fi nd or- ganic and local produce, and Freshly Kenmare their vegetarian café across the street has only the best Enough cannot be said Knowing your food is that ingredients to work with. about the freshness of Ken- fresh reminds you that life is The Market mare’s produce and meats. to be appreciated, and that During the warmer parts Whether you’re gathering mindset sets the standard of the year, a wonderful honey and veggies at the for the whole town. A day Farmer’s Market takes over local Co-op, lamb and steak spent walking through Ken- the sidewalks on the Square. The stalls are fi lled with fresh food and products made by locals, includ- ing honey from mountain hives, fi sh from the bay, and from the Butchers, seafood mare might seem idle, but cheeses from nearby farms. from the Farmer’s Market, it refreshes and replenishes The Shops or bread and milk from the some of the key ingredients High quality local food is shops, you’ll know that it all you need for your joie-de- so abundant in Kenmare came from within 50 miles, vivre. So grab a bag and get that even the shops carry a and was caught, picked or shopping, you’re sure to fi nd large selection. Looking for made only hours ago. something fresh in Kenmare. fresh milk, cheese, ice cream, chocolate, meat, fi sh or veg- gies? You’ll fi nd it all in the shops of Kenmare. Where Shopping to Be it furniture, groceries, clothes or Nest The Paint Room PFK Gold & Silversmith Shop something fancy, the shops of Kenmare 4 Henry Street, Henry Street, Henry Street, Kenmare, Co Kerry Kenmare, Co Kerry Kenmare, Co Kerry are bound to have it. +353-(0)64-664-1802 +353-(0)64-664-0885 +353-(0)64-664-2590 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

nestkenmare.ie thewhiteroomkenmare.com pfk.ie

B. McSwiney & Sons Bridge Street Co-op Hallissey’s Quills Woolen Market Supervalu The White Room The Square, Bridge Street, Henry Street, Main Street, Kenmare Shopping Centre, Henry Street, Kenmare, Co Kerry Kenmare, Co Kerry Kenmare, Co Kerry Kenmare, Co Kerry Kenmare, Co Kerry Kenmare, Co Kerry +353-(0)64-664-1050 +353-(0)64-667-9911 +353-(0)64-664-2388 +353-(0)64-664-1078 +353-(0)64-664-1307 +353-(0)64-664-0600 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

mcswiney.com bridgestreetcoop.com kenmare.com/go/hallisseys irishgiftsandsweaters.com kenmare.com/supervalu thewhiteroomkenmare.com

For more listings, and updates throughout the year, visit us online at http://kenmare.com/Shopping/

Kenmare Antiques Kenmare Bookshop Kenmare Lace Henry Street, Shelbourne Street, The Square, Kenmare, Co Kerry Kenmare, Co Kerry Kenmare, Co Kerry +353-(0)64-664-2788 +353-(0)64-664-1578 +353-(0)64-664-2978 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

kenmareantiques.com kenmare.com/bookshop kenmarelace.ie

44 The Kenmare GUIDE 45 In one of the most pristine corners of Europe, least An ancient valley, a modern touched by the hand of man, immersed in myth and paradise mystery, there is a road discovered by few tourists: Taking its travellers through the scenic vistas of the Healy Pass, The Wild Atlantic Way, the Sheen Valley, and the authentic towns of the Beara Peninsula, The Ring of Beara is a glimpse into Ireland at its The Ring of Beara most wild. The driving route itself is a mere 137 kilometres, and can be driven in Ireland’s Most Spectacular Drive two hours if you’ve a mind to, but every mile has something to offer, with diversions and side roads and hidden gems all over.

Kenmare holds a unique spot on the Ring of Beara, being a link between the Beara Peninsula and the Iveragh Peninsula to the north, famed for its Ring of Kerry. To whet your appetite for adventure, we’ve put together a sample day out on the Ring of Beara: Kenmare Start the morning with some traditional Irish scones at one of Ken- mare’s many cafes. Explore Reenagross Park and the Kenmare Bay, with its marine life, kayaking, swimming and sailing. Then start your drive over the suspension bridge and onto the Beara Peninsula. Tuosist There’s a lot to see in this small area. Stop off at the Uragh Stone Cir- cle, see the horsetail waterfalls at Gleninchaquin, or do some fi shing out on the Cloonee Lakes (requires a license, available in Kenmare). After that, you can take the coast road to Kilmacalogue Harbour, and stop for a bowl of seafood chowder and maybe a pint. Lauragh Glanmore Lake is one of the mot stunning picturesque spots in ire- land. Make sure you take some pictures. Then resume your journey to see the famous Healy Pass, a spectacular winding route to the south side of Beara. & Eyeries After coming down from the top of the Healy Pass drive towards Ardg- room, a traditional village steeped in history. Chat to local artists and craftspeople and drive towards Eyeries.

46 The Kenmare GUIDE 47 Allihies & Dursey Island The road here shrinks and twists until you’re at the very edge of the Peninsula and you come upon the charming village of Allihies. Visit the old Copper Mines, take some time to enjoy their amazing sandy beach, or detour towards Dursey Island, where you can take the Cable Car to explore. Castletownbere This area was home to the O’Sullivan Bere clan. Here you will fi nd the ruins of Dunboy castle and other historical sites as well as the fi shing town of Castletownberehaven. If you have the time, ferries run over to the hillwalker’s paradise of Bere Island. Adrigole & Glengarriff The glens around the village of Adrigole and the town of Glengarriff are a stunning natural haven. You can take a short ferry across to the botanical gardens at Garnish Island, with 15 hectares of plants and architecture to explore. The Sheen Valley There’s just one stop left, but its worth it. Head north over the spec- tacular Caha Pass, through tunnels hand-carved in the days before heavy machinery.

Stop for some music, dancing, theatre and food at Molly Gallivan’s or visit the Bonane Heritage Park, and learn more about the ancient history of the area, before following the Sheen river down to the Kenmare Bay and back to Kenmare town, where you can enjoy a fantastic dinner at one of our award-winning restaurants, or some music at our authentic irish pubs. Its been a long day, and even with that, you’re certain to have missed quite a bit of what The Ring of Beara has to offer. Maybe a second day trip is in order? Find out more at http://ringofbeara.com

48 The Kenmare GUIDE 49 KENMARE The Ring of Beara is a driving route around the Beara Peninsula, in the southwest of Ireland. Lesser known to visitors than the Ring of Kerry to the north, the Ring of Beara is nonetheless fi lled with vistas and activites worthy of many days of exploring. Popular attractions include hillwalking, fi shing, kayaking, gastronomic tours, art galleries and more.

BONANE

TUOSIST

LAURAGH

GLENGARRIFF ARDGROOM

THE HEALY PASS

ADRIGOLE EYERIES

ALLIHIES CASTLETOWNBERE

BERE ISLAND

DURSEY ISLAND The Ring of Beara Beara Peninsula Map

50 The Kenmare GUIDE What Attractions To Between the galleries, golfi ng, fi shing, Do walking, horseback riding, and cycling, you’re bound to fi nd a perfect day. Brushwood Studios Cleo Galley Art Gallery Art Gallery & Shop

Parknasilla Woods, 2 Shelbourne Street, Sneem, Co Kerry Kenmare, Co Kerry For more listings, and updates throughout the year, visit us online at +353-(0)64-664-5108 +353-(0)87-272-0387 http://kenmare.com/attractions/ [email protected] [email protected] brushwoodstudios.com kenmare.com/cleo

Art & Mór Bonane Heritage Park Dromquinna Stables Eclipse Activity Centre Paint your own Pottery Archaeology, History and Heritage Horse Riding & Lessons Horse Riding & Team Building

Kenmare Shopping Centre, Bonane, Sneem Road, Templenoe, Dromore Old, Blackwater Bridge, Kenmare, Co Kerry Kenmare, Co Kerry Kenmare, Co Kerry Kenmare, Co Kerry +353-(0)87-388-4631 +353-(0)85-767-7869 +353-(0)64-664-1043 +353-(0)64-668-2965 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

artandmor.com bonaneheritagepark.com dromquinna-stables.com eclipseireland.com

52 The Kenmare GUIDE 53 The Ewe Experience Finnegan’s Bikes & Toys Kenmare Lace Molly Gallivan’s Sculpture Garden & Gallery Bicycle Rentals Lace-Making Museum & Shop Cottage & Traditional Farm

Glengarriff Lodge, Henry Street, The Square, Glengarriff Road, Bonane, Glengarriff, Co Cork Kenmare, Co Kerry Kenmare, Co Kerry Kenmare, Co Kerry +353-(0)27-63840 +353-(0)64-664-1083 +353-(0)64-664-2978 +353-(0)64-664-0714 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

theewe.com kenmare.com/fi nnegan kenmarelace.ie mollygallivans.com

Hidden Valley Pet Farm Kenmare Camping The Purcell Gallery Ring of Kerry Golf Club Petting Zoo & Farm Tours Camping & Activites Art Gallery Golf Course & Country Club

Kilgarvan, Kilgarvan Road, 28 Main Street, Templenoe, Kenmare, Co Kerry Kenmare, Co Kerry Kenmare, Co Kerry Kenmare, Co Kerry +353-(0)64-664-1770 +353-(0)64-667-9890 +353-(0)64-664-2000 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

kenmare.com/hidden-valley kenmarecamping.com purcellgallerykenmare.com ringofkerrygolf.com

54 The Kenmare GUIDE 55 River Valley Stables Seafari Horse Riding & Lessons Tours of the Kenmare Bay

Lounaghan, Kilgarvan, Kenmare Pier, Kenmare, Co Kerry Kenmare, Co Kerry +353-(0)87-958-5895 +353-(0)64-664-2059 [email protected]

kenmare.com/ rivervalleystables seafari.ie

Skyline Gallery Star Outdoors Art Gallery Marina and Activity Centre

Henry Street, Dawros, Kenmare, Co Kerry Kenmare, Co Kerry +353-(0)64-664-8621 +353-(0)64-664-1222 [email protected] [email protected]

skyline.ie staroutdoors.ie

56 The Kenmare GUIDE Life Local Services in Daily life in Kenmare would be tough Craniosacral Therapy Drive Kenmare Green Matters Kenmare without these hardworking service June Durkin, (IABT) BCST Denis & Mags Griffi n, Janet Dunlop Hawker Kenmare, Co Kerry Taxi & Touring Garden Designs providers. +353-(0)87-927-6797 +353-(0)87-614-7222 +353-(0)87-229-6357 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

kenmare.com/cranio drivekenmare.com greenmatters.ie

B. McSwiney & Sons Beara Oil Beauty Treats Hallissey’s Joop Duyn & Sons Kenmare Coach & Cab The Square, Serving South Kerry Main Street, Henry Street, Furniture & Restorations Declan Finnegan, Kenmare, Co Kerry & West Cork Kenmare, Co Kerry Kenmare, Co Kerry Kenmare, Co Kerry Taxi & Touring +353-(0)64-664-1050 +353-(0)27-74-555 +353-(0)64-664-1152 +353-(0)64-664-2388 +353-(0)87-686-2620 +353-(0)87-248-0800 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

mcswiney.com bearaoil.ie kenmare.com/go/beauty-treats kenmare.com/go/hallisseys kenmare.com/go/joop-duyn-sons kenmarecoachandcab.com

Brosnan’s Haven Pharmacy Carnegie Arts Centre Connor-Scarteen Kenmare Flower Shop Kenmare House Care Kenmare Tours Henry Street, Shelbourne Street, 5 Main Street, 28 Main Street, Tim Harrington, John Finnegan, Kenmare, Co Kerry Kenmare, Co Kerry Kenmare, Co Kerry Kenmare, Co Kerry Kenmare, Co Kerry Taxi & Touring +353-(0)64-664-1318 +353-(0)64-664-8701 +353-(0)64-664-1263 +353-(0)64-664-1525 +353-(0)87-742-6565 +353-(0)64-664-1083 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] kenmarefl [email protected] [email protected]

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58 The Kenmare GUIDE 59 McSWEENEY PHARMACY COME IN AND Kenmare Veterinary Clinic McSweeney Pharmacy O’Shea’s Photos & Gifts Mart Road, Kenmare Shopping Centre 27 Main Street, Kenmare, Co Kerry Kenmare, Co Kerry Kenmare, Co Kerry CHECK OUT ALL OUR +353-(0)64-664-2695 +353-(0)64-667-9880 +353-(0)64-664-0808 [email protected] fujifi [email protected] SPECIAL OFFERS kenmarevc.ie kenmare.com/mcsweeney osheaskenmare.com SAVE 25% ON MANY FRAGRANCES

O’Shea’s Laundromat Precious Moments Sheahan’s Pharmacy 27 Main Street, 28 Main Street, 18 Main Street, EASY PARKING TOO! Kenmare, Co Kerry Kenmare, Co Kerry Kenmare, Co Kerry +353-(0)64-664-0808 +353-(0)64-664-2578 +353-(0)64-664-1354 fujifi [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] DON’T MISS THIS MONTH’S osheaskenmare.com preciousmomentskenmare.com sheahanspharmacy.ie SPECIAL DISCOUNT ON TOILETRIES

Sean Daly Estate Agents Start to Finish Tommy Granville 34 Henry Street, House Cleaning The Old Forge, Market Street, Kenmare, Co Kerry Kenmare, Co Kerry Kenmare, Co Kerry +353-(0)64-664-1213 +353-(0)87-792-3244 +353-(0)64-664-8777 Kenmare Shopping Centre, Railway Road, Kenmare Co. Kerry, T: 064 - 66 79 880 [email protected] [email protected]

seandaly.com kenmare.com/start tgsolicitors.ie

60 The Kenmare GUIDE We just have it all! (+=0*,:,9=0*,.9,(;)9(5+:-(5;(:;0*790*,: Phone Numbers Save the Date Emergency 999 / 112 APRIL South Doc 1850-335-999 Feile Neidin Irish Music Festival kenmareirishmusicfestival.com Gardai (Police) 064-664-1177 MAY 23 Medical Centre 064-664-1333 Ring of Beara Cycle Hospital 064-664-1088 Cycle the Beara Peninsula Post Offi ce 064-664-1490 ringofbearacyclekenmare.com Bank BOI 064-664-1255 AUG 15 Market Day Bank AIB 064-664-1010 Livestock Sale Day Credit Union 064-664-2111 kenmare.com/market-day Tourist Offi ce 064-664-1233 OCT 24 - OCT 31 Veterinary Clinic 064-664-2695 Halloween Howl Dentist O’Leary 064-664-2621 Kenmare kenmare.ie Dentist McCarthy 064-664-1650 DEC 04 - DEC 06 Kenmare Choral Festival TAXI SERVICES Kenmare Drive Kenmare 087-614-7222 kenmarechoralfestival.ie DEC 05 - JAN 01 K. Coach & Cab 064-664-1491 Nollaig Neidin Kenmare Tours 064-664-1083 Kenmare kenmare.ie APRIL 2016 PHARMACIES Féile Nedín Brosnan 064-664-1318 kenmareirishmusicfestival.com Sheahans 064-664-1354 TBD 2016 McSweeny 064-667-9880 Kenmare Lace Festival kenmarelacefestival.ie

MANY SAFE RETURNS while you’re here. With all there is going on in Kenmare, some of the information in this Thank you for reading through this year’s guide is bound to become outdated, so check guidebook. It is my pleasure to have helped out the most up to date information on our you navigate your way through our town, and website: I hope you fi nd this book a useful resource www.Kenmare.COM

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