Dingle Landmarks and Monuments

(Dingle, County Kerry, Republic of Ireland)

Dingle has a string of landmarks and monuments around and about. Notwithstanding the harbour, John Street is the main focus of activity in the town and is one of the most enchanting sights, with its collection of coloured houses, shops and pubs.

The Eask Tower is the most impressive landmark near the town, allowing visitors to take in spectacular Dingle views from its hilltop location. Other important Dingle landmarks include the Fungi Sculpture and the nearby Blasket Islands.

Blasket Islands

Address: Dingle, Republic of Ireland, IE
The Blaskets are a must-see set of islands lying off the tip of the Dingle Peninsula, featuring striking coastlines and reminders of previous inhabitants. The Blasket Islands are also Europe's westernmost islands and were abandoned in the 1950s. Great Blasket is the main island and has no services - no electricity, phones or even roads - making it a sublime place for the naturalist. Boat trips frequently head here during the summer months, departing from the town's harbour.
Open hours: daily
Admission: free for visit, charge for boat trip

John Street

Address: Dingle, Republic of Ireland, IE
John Street is the quintessential Dingle street and has most of the action. It runs from Main Street towards the east of town, parallel to the harbourfront, and comes with a kilometre of shopping, eateries and hotels. It is particularly photogenic as it contains a myriad of characterful houses and is on an incline. John Street is a short walk from the town centre and the harbour, with Main Street leading to the west, and Green Street and Strand Street also close by.
Open hours: daily
Admission: free

Eask Tower

Address: Carhoo Hill, Dingle, Republic of Ireland, IE
Tel: +353 066 915 1850
Just a few kilometres outside of town and located along Slea Head Road is the Eask Tower, an old tower that was built in the mid-1800s as a famine-relief project. The structure is around 12 metres / 39 feet high and some 5 metres / 16 feet thick, and features a large wooden arrow sticking out of the side, pointing towards the harbour. The structure sits atop Carhoo Hill and offers fine views over Dingle Harbour, as well as the nearby Iveragh Peninsula to the south.
Open hours: daily - 08:00 to 22:00
Admission: charge

Fungi Sculpture

Address: Dingle, Republic of Ireland, IE
This attractive bronze sculpture of the ever-present lone dolphin, Fungi, is a cute little landmark at the harbour. The life-sized sculpture was donated to the town by a Californian visitor who became rather smitten with the resident dolphin. Kids will enjoy sitting on his back and having their picture taken.
Open hours: daily - 24 hours
Admission: free

Diseart Institute of Education and Celtic Culture

Address: Green Street, Dingle, Republic of Ireland, IE
Tel: +353 066 915 2476
Founded in 1996, the Diseart Institute of Education and Celtic Culture aims to preserve Celtic culture with language, art, literature, folklore, and so on. It offers a range of courses, including weekend and weekly classes, and takes in visitors from around the world. This imposing cultural attraction is ideal for those looking for an insight into West Kerry's vibrant traditions.
Open hours: daily
Admission: free for visit, charge for course