Activities & Attractions - Cahersiveen

Attractions and things to do.

Golf

With over 20 golf courses in Kerry, visiting golfers will be spoilt for choice. Courses near Cahersiveen include:

• Waterville Golf Links ~ Phone 066 947 4102
• Skelligs Bay Golf Club ~ Phone 066 947 4133

Fishing

Deep Sea Fishing is some of the best in Ireland, confirmed by the hosting of the European Federation of Sea-Anglers competition in 2001. Game fishing is available on Lough Currane and Derriana, with ghillies and boats for hire. There are some useful numbers below:

• Hugh Maguire Sea Fishing ~ Phone 066 947 2049
• Barry Macaulay Sea Fishing ~ Phone 066 947 2222
• Adrian Hanley Sea Fishing ~ Phone 087 257 1024
• Brendan or Pat Casey Sea Fishing ~ Phone 066 947 2437
• Ghillie for Lough Currane - Neil O'Shea ~ Phone 066 947 4527

Rock Climbing and Abseiling

Exercise those muscles by partaking in a day's Abseiling or Rock Climbing. Supervised by experienced and qualified instructors.

• Celtic Adventures ~ Phone 066 947 5277

Skellig Isles Trips

The Skellig Isles rise from the sea some 12km to the west of Bolus Head. Boat trips operate from various locations, and run between April and October. Skellig Michael was first colonised by 6th century monks and many of their buildings have been well preserved. It's a must see archaeoligical attraction. Contacts for boat trips are listed below:

• Des Lavelle Skellig Trips ~ Phone 066 947 6214
• Skellig Boat Trips ~ Phone 066 947 9182
• Skelligs Rock Trips ~ Phone 066 947 5470
• Murphy's Sea Cruise ~ Phone 066 947 1909
• Skelligs Tours ~ Phone 066 947 6351
• Kenneth Roddy ~ Phone 066 947 9924

Hill Walking

The area offers excellent walking routes, for both the novice and experienced walker. The Floral Walk, suitable for all ages, is approximately 5km long and runs from Cahersiveen to Cuas Crom. The Kerry Way, which winds its way around the Iveragh Peninsula, is close by. The more enegetic should walk the circular Bentee Loop, 9km long, it climbs to the top of the Bentee Mountain offering magnificent views of the sea, Valentia Harbour, Cahersiveen and the surrounding area. Other walks include some local attractions such as Cahergall Fort, Kimego Wood, Ballycarberry Castle and Leacanabuaile & Cahergall Ring Forts.

Horse Riding

A great way to get exercise and explore the locality.

• Final Furlong Riding Stables ~ Phone 066 947 3300
• Cois Linne Riding Stables ~ Phone 066 947 2124

Celtic Music Festival

This festival is held annually during the August bank holiday. The festival offers workshops in Irish music, musical entertainment, art exhibitions, dance and language, historical lectures, children's entertainment and walks.

Places to visit

Beaches - Cuas Crom Beach, an excellent beach for swimming. Other beaches can be found at Rossbeigh, Waterville and Caherdaniel.

Carhan House - Birthplace of Daniel O'Connell, "The Liberator", a 19th century politician who campaigned for Irish emancipation and championed the cause of the Irish in the British Parliament.

O' Connell Memorial Church - Situated in the centre of the town dedicated to Daniel O'Connell.

Valentia Meteorological Observatory - Open to the Public on Thursdays 11am to 12:30.

Ballycarbery Castle - a 15th Century tower House.

Leacanabuile amp; Cahergall Stone Forts - Impressive examples of dry stone masonry, circa 800/900 AD.

The Barracks(Cahersiveen Heritage Centre) - once an old RIC Barracks, burnt down in 1922 now restored to its former glory, as part of a Community project. The Barracks is an interpretive centre for the area.

The Abbey of The Holy Cross - Final resting place of Daniel O'Connell.