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The picturesque
village of Sneem in located on the southern coast of Iveragh
Peninsula between the towns of Kenmare and Waterville. Lying near
the foothills of a majestic mountain range dominated by the 2,245 ft
Knockmoyle, this village is divided in two by the River Sneem and
traversed by a bridge which provides the focal point for the
village.
Sneem lies close to the northern shores of Kemare Bay and is located
along the famous Ring of Kerry route. With its immaculately kept
greens and colourful houses and shops it is no surprise that the
village has been a winner of the National Tidy Town Awards. Its
popularity is reflected by its long list of famous personalities who
have visited the village including: Princess Grace of Monaco,
Bernard Shaw, Charles De Gaulle, Andrew Lloyd Webber and Charlie
Chaplin to name but a few.
The village is home to a sculpture park featuring national and
international works by a variety of artists, a Geo-Park exploring
local geology, a sensory garden, riverside wildlife trail and a rare
coral beach, one of only two in the country.
There are a variety of safe beaches in the Sneem area and the rugged
mountain surroundings attract adventure sports enthusiasts. Sea
Kayaking is very popular in the region and is available at a number
of locations. The most magical of these are, probably, Oysterbed and
the Parknasilla Islands. With numerous families of seals, various
species of birds and tree covered islands, the area provides
spectacular scenery and ideal conditions for the adventurous
Kayaker. Many other activities are also available including: golf,
horse-riding, wind-surfing, water-skiing, sea-angling and sailing.
Sneem really comes to life during the first week of August each
year, when there is non-stop entertainment to celebrate the main
event in the town's calendar - "The Welcome Home Festival", a
festival in honour of the many people who emigrated from Ireland
over the years.
Sneem is ideally placed for anyone exploring the Kingdom of Kerry or
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