Picture yourself at Coumeenoole Beach as the sun begins to sink over the Atlantic. The sky turns pink and gold, the wild coastline stretches out around you, and the Blasket Islands sit quietly on the horizon. It’s one of those moments where you just stop and feel incredibly lucky to be here. That’s July in Dingle, and if you’re looking for things to do…
There’s something about the journey out towards the Blasket Islands that never gets old. Leaving Dingle Harbour behind, the coastline along Slea Head opens in front of you, cliffs, green fields stretching for miles, the Atlantic crashing below. Some days the colours almost don’t look real. As you round the peninsula, the Great Blasket Island begins to appear on the horizon. Slowly at first, then all…
It’s ten o’clock at night, and the sky over Dingle Bay is still bright. Not sunset – just bright. That’s June in Dingle, and once you experience it, you’ll understand why it’s one of the best times of year to visit. If you’re looking for things to do in Dingle in June, this is when the peninsula truly comes into its own, long evenings, lively pubs,…
Colour, Costumes & the Magic of the Blasket Islands Picture a small Irish town, streets filled with children in the most incredible handmade costumes, music in the air, colour everywhere. That’s how May begins in Dingle and if you’re looking for things to do, it only gets better from there. Féile na Bealtaine – where May really begins Féile na Bealtaine runs from the 30th of April through to the 4th…
April in Dingle is a joy. Longer, brighter days bring the start of the season on the Dingle Peninsula, families arrive for Easter, visitors from afar return, and you can feel the new season beginning. It’s still early in the season, so while the town is getting busier, it’s not quite the height of summer yet. There’s a lovely balance, more life…
A Locals Guide to Dingle March is a lovely month in Dingle. After the quieter winter weeks, the town slowly starts to wake up again, and there’s a real sense of freshness around the place. Locals are refreshed, businesses begin reopening, and you can feel a gentle buzz building as the new season approaches. It’s…