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The South Pole Inn - Anascaul
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Tom Crean's South Pole Inn in Anascaul on the Dingle Way
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Ballyferriter / Baile an Fheirtéaraigh

Cash Machine Restaurant Pub Shop Public Phone Postal Service Hotel Bed and Breakfast

Ballyferriter is another of the coastal communities on the Dingle Way. Its waters are sheltered by a range of cliffs more affectionately known as the 'Three Sisters'. The most northerly of these sisters is Binn Diarmada and it was this landmark to be the first part of Europe to greet Lindberg as he flew the first trans-Atlantic flight in the 'Spirit of Saint Louise' back in 1927. He touched down in Paris sucessfully afterwards.

Accompanying the Three Sisters is Sybil Head and at the foot of this 'Ferriters Castle' can be found. Previous owner Pearse Ferriter was the Kerry commander to submit to the Cromwellians and was hanged in Killarney in 1653.

Ballyferriter has a heritage centre that provides a welcome break from walking the Dingle Way. It has exhibits on the local history of the area. Other amenities that the village has to offer include two shops, a post office, restaurant and several pubs. It is also worth noting the this is the largest of the villages left on this side of Brandon Mountain and its advisable to stock up on some of the more difficult to secure items.

DingleWay.net recommends the following accommodation:

Hotel Óstán Ceann Sibéal


Ballydavid / Bally na nGall

Cash Machine Restaurant Pub Shop Postal Service Bed and Breakfast

Ballydavid is the largest of the fishing ports in the immediate area. The Post Office acts as the hub of the community. Cash withdrawals must be made via an internal pass machine and access to the Internet must also be done during opening hours. There is also a pub and restaurant to be found in the community.

A little off the Dingle Way, but is well worth a visit, is the Gallarus Oratory. Resembling an upturned boat, this 9th century engineering feat serves today as one of Kerry's most iconic historic attractions. A thousand years after being built, the dry-stone walls still keep the inside of the oratory bone dry.

DingleWay.net recommends the following accommodation:

An Bóthar Guesthouse
Gormans Clifftop Guest House
Tigh An Phóist Hostel



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