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Dingle (An Daingean)
is the chief town of the beautiful Dingle Peninsula. It is a
wonderful touring base for the visitor and though a bustling
cosmopolitan town, it still retains much of the old-world charm of a
traditional Irish fishing village. Dingle is a gaelic speaking
fishing port and is home to Ireland's most famous dolphin - "Fungie".
Fungie, who is a bottlenose dolphin, has been swimming with the
boats, locals and tourists in Dingle Harbour since 1984. You can
take a one hour boat trip in summer months to see Fungie up close.
The town has erected a bronze statue on the pier to its most famous
aquatic resident.
Mara Beo - the Dingle Ocean World Aquarium is set overlooking the
picturesque harbour and reveals the fascinating marine species that
live in the waters around the spectacular Dingle Peninsula. The
aquarium experience also includes a journey through the Peninsula's
ancient sea culture and its people's interaction with the sea from
the pre-Christian era to the present time - be sure not to miss the
Tunnel Tank and Shark Tank.
Dingle Town is an ideal base for exploring the Dingle Peninsula.
Attractions include Gallarus Oratory which is located 4kmnorth west
of Dingle and is probably the best preserved early Christian Church
in Ireland. It was built in 7th century and is a classic example of
dry-stone corbelling. The structure is still watertight after more
than a thousand years.
The Dingle Way walk comes through the town by way of the Connor
Pass. This mountain pass offers spectacular views of Brandon Bay,
Tralee Bay and Dingle Bay if the weather is clear. It was from
Brandon Bay that St. Brendan discover North America in the 6th
century. St. Brendan was the person who inspired Christopher
Columbus to rediscover the New World almost 900 years later.
This colourful fishing town, set around a busy fishing port and
marina, is packed with first class eateries and old style pubs where
you’re bound to catch a lively traditional music session. The famous
Dingle Regatta is held on the third Sunday in August. |
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