Visitor Attractions, Festivals, Golf Courses and Amenities near Glenbeigh County Kerry

Glenbeigh Visitor Attractions

The Kerry Bog Village

The Kerry Bog Village Museum, located on the beautiful 'Ring of Kerry', gives people an insight into how people lived and worked in Ireland in the 18th Century. The village is the only one of its kind in Europe.The village was well researched prior to being recreated.Great care was taken to ensure the dwellings that visitors see before them, are exact replica's of those used in Ireland in the early 1800's. Old sites were visited, old ruins measured, and old documents consulted.A tribute to the Turf cutters of Ireland. Leave behind the stress and strain of modern day living, relax, and let us take you on a walk through the life and times of people long forgotten!!

Gleensk Wood

Situated on the Ring of Kerry road overlooking the Atlantic Ocean with panoramic views of the Dingle peninsula across to Mount Brandon. The main tree species are Sitka spruce with lodgepole pine and Monterey pine. The local fauna include most of the common small mammals as well as common bird species. Sea birds can be observed from the cliffs as can seals and the occasional otter. The facilities include a lay-by, forest and sea walks, picnic sites and viewing points.

Glenbeigh Wood

Situated on the hill dominating the village of Glenbeigh. The main tree species are broadleaves include birch, mountain ash and scattered oak while conifers are represented by grand fir, lodgepole pine, Scots pine, Corsican pine and Japanese larch. The local fauna include fox, badger, red squirrel and woodcock. There is a wildlife sanctuary nearby. The facilities include 1 km of old railway line once in operation between Tralee and Caherciveen is included in the forest walk. There is salmon and trout fishing on the River Behy, 1.5 km from Rossbeigh beach. The Rossbeigh sand dunes lie nearby.

Glenbeigh Festivals

Glenbeigh Festival and Races

The Glenbeigh Races were first held on Rossbeigh Strand in 1924.In 1996 the Glenbeigh Races were resurrected.The races have grown from the initial one day event to become a two day meeting. Glenbeigh Races is now one of the biggest race meetings on the Horse and Pony Racing Calendar.

Chamber Music Retreat Lodges

Chamber Music in Retreat Lodges has established a reputation for bringing classical chamber music of the highest quality to County Kerry while delving into the traditions of the area, extracting nuggets of gold and setting them in a contemporary context.