Cahersiveen, a delightful coastal town in County Kerry, Ireland, is a place rich in history, culture, and natural beauty. Located on the scenic Ring of Kerry, Cahersiveen is surrounded by rugged mountains, pristine rivers, and the dramatic coastline of the Iveragh Peninsula. The town is known as the birthplace of Daniel O’Connell, one of the country’s most celebrated political leaders.
There are a few variations of the spelling of its name including Cahirsiveen, Cahirciveen and Caherciveen. It is essentially a market town for the region and is busy with lots of shops, restaurants and pubs.
What’s in Cahersiveen?
The town is on the coast and there are a few nice beaches nearby. Fishing, swimming and boating are popular in the area. There are a few nice walks locally and marked traila can be found in the locality.
Historical Sites in Cahersiveen
Visitors will encounter numerous historical and heritage sites. Some of the best known are:
- The Old Barracks (allegedly originally designed for the Punjab in India but mistakenly built here).
- Cahergall Stone Fort
- Ballycarbery Castle
- Leacanabuaile Fort
- Birth Place of Daniel O’Connell
- Abbey of the Holy Cross
- Skellig Monks Sculpture
Festivals in Cahersiveen
- Mountain Roots Festival
- Cahersiveen Music and Arts Festival. Open Air Concerts, street entertainment and childrens events feature.
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Hiking – Hill Walking
There are many marked walks and trails uin the vicinity
- Cnoc na d’Tobar – as one of Ireland’s 12 Pilgrim paths (Moderate – 4 hours)
- Beentee Loop Walk (fairly difficult – 4 hours)
- See all walking trails here
Eat & Drink
Restaurants: QC’s Seafood Restaurant, The Lazy Cat Café, The Point Restaurant (Renard), Fertha Bar & Restaurant
Pubs: The Anchor Bar, The Shebeen, Keating Corner House, Mike Murts.
Accommodation in Cahersiveen
Cahersiveen Accommodation on The Map
Hotels: Quinlan & Cooke Boutique Townhouse, Royal Valentia Hotel
Bed & Breakfast: Iveragh Heights, Cúl Draíochta, Sea Breeze, Ferryview B&B
Self Catering: Cahirciveen Marina, The Blue Door Apartment, The Slate House, Holiday Home Cuascrome, Valentia View Holiday Home
How Far is Cahersiveen?
Portmagee: 15km. Tralee: 66km, Cork: 149km, Killarney: 70km, Kerry Airport: 62kmDublin: 354km
The town serves as a gateway to exploring the Skellig Michael, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its early Christian monastery perched on a rocky island.
There is a car ferry service which goes from Renard to Valentia Island.
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