Take five about Dingle:
- A bustling harbour town.
- Located on the Wild Atlantic Way, the stunning Dingle Peninsula is renowned for it’s blue flag beaches.
- Immersed in the Irish language, known as Gaeltacht areas.
- Visit the mystical Blasket Islands.
- Rich in arts & culture.
A busy harbour town, Dingle is famed for its colourful buildings and winding streets, filled with craft stores exhibiting the work of local artists, pubs usually filled with musicians playing traditional music and restaurants serving fresh seafood, brought in directly from the boats.
The town is located on the breath-taking Dingle Peninsula which spans an astonishing 48km encircling a range of mountains, Ireland’s second highest peak, coastlines, sea cliffs and sandy beaches.
Renowned for its natural beauty, it has received many accolades over the years including National Geographic describing it as ‘the most beautiful place on Earth’ and regularly voted amongst the top 100 destinations in the world by Trip Advisor.
Its sandy beaches are safe for swimming, there are walking routes for all abilities and its thriving Irish language community is home to a rich musical tradition, arts and film festivals and talented craft makers.
It is an ideal location for small residential conferences and incentive groups or as a day tour option for pre/post, social or partner programs if staying in one of the other locations in the region.
Inspired programme activities include:
- Exploring Slea Head Drive (Slí Cheann Sléibhe), an iconic drive forming part of the Wild Atlantic Way, which begins and ends in Dingle. The route takes in many attractions including local craft makers, visitor centres and provide stunning views on the western end of the peninsula
- Boarding a boat to see Fungie the Dolphin or an eco-marine trip whale watching and viewing sea birds in their natural habitat
- Enjoying a guided walk up Mount Brandon, Ireland’s second highest peak
- Riding electric bikes along the Ventry Way or over the Conor Pass, with a 5* picnic for your lunch with a view
- Visiting the mystical Blasket Islands, a small archipelago renowned for its storytellers
- Walking in the steps of pilgrims at the Gallarus Oratory, a 12thcentury Christian stone chapel
- Incorporating a cooking class at Dingle Cookery School and learn how to make traditional soda bread or something more modern like seaweed and horseradish salsa
- Learning how artisan whiskey and gin are made on a fun and interactive tour of Dingle Distillery
- Immersing yourself in nature with a seaweed bath and spa treatment, with hand harvested Wild Atlantic seaweed
- Sampling the freshest seafood and the liveliest of music in one of its many pubs and bars
Dingle Meeting and Accommodation options
Dingle Skellig Hotel
With its stunning setting, beautiful Spa, leisure centre and fitness facilities, superb dining in The Coastguard restaurant and renowned hospitality, the Dingle Skellig Hotel is the perfect place to combine business with offsite activities.
Offsite venues with a difference
Dingle Distillery
Dingle Distillery welcomes visitors to its facility in Dingle Town. As well as their standard tour, private visits can be arranged for groups to enjoy a tour of their facility followed by drinks in the onsite bar area.
For other onsite event options, these are considered on a case by case basis. The team from Dingle Distillery can also set their famous Dingle Gin Bar onsite at conference/hotel venues.
Bespoke Activity options
To explore bespoke activity options available in Dingle and the surrounds,
contact our Activity/Incentive Partners:
Aqua Terra Boat Tours
Aqua Terra Boat Tours, Adventures by Land & Sea, are nestled amidst the scenic splendour of Valentia Island, Kerry.
Atlantic Irish Seaweed
Join John at historical Derrynane Harbour for a seaweed Discovery & tasting Walk along the diverse shoreline. Enjoy some seaweed nibbles including the flavoursome Duilleasc, which sustained the monks on the Skellig Island.
Fenit Tours & Travel
Fenit Tours & Travel specialises in curating bespoke incentive travel experiences that seamlessly blend sustainability, community, and adventure. Every journey with Fenit Tours & Travel is meticulously designed to reflect the unique preferences of our clients.
Hidden Ireland Tours
Whatever your requirements, we would be delighted to have the opportunity to help your delegates to experience their dream Ireland! Inspired by a deep sense of our place and our surroundings, each Hidden Ireland gathering is a celebration.
Kerry Food Tours
Stroll through the streets of Kenmare under the expert guidance of one of our guides while absorbing the lively atmosphere of this bustling scenic town.
Killarney Photo Tours
Killarney Photo Tours offer guided photo walks and tours led by Micheál O’Sullivan who is a professional award winning photographer.
Kingdom Whiskey Tasting Events Kerry
Kingdom Whiskey Tasting Events Kerry is an independent activity company that organises guided whiskey and spirit tastings and food & drink experiences in the Kingdom of Kerry.
Moriartys Authentic Irish Gift Store
Moriarty’s will work with you in creating and planning the entire Gifting experience, from Site inspection through to set-up and staffing. This will ensure all aspects and details are skilfully delivered.
Norman McCloskey Gallery
Norman McCloskey has been photographing the Irish landscape for over thirty years, making images imbued with emotion and his deep connection to it.
Getting to Dingle: Air Access
AIRPORT: DISTANCE TO/FROM DINGLE | ||
Kerry | Cork | Shannon |
| 56 kms | 152 kms | 174 kms |
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