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Historical Sites in Kerry

Explore Kerry’s remarkable past through ancient forts, early Christian settlements, medieval churches, castles and archaeological sites. Discover the places that tell the story of County Kerry, with practical information to help you plan your visit.

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EXPLORE KERRY · HISTORICAL SITES

Discover Kerry’s Historic Places

Explore our growing collection of historical sites across County Kerry, from ancient stone forts and early Christian settlements to medieval churches, castles and archaeological landmarks. Browse the collection below to discover their history, significance and what you can see when visiting today.

 

Stone-built Fahan Clochán with corbelled dry-stone walls on the Dingle Peninsula in County Kerry.

Ancient Dry Stone Clocháns

Beehive Huts

Explore the remarkable Beehive Huts of Fahan, where centuries-old dry-stone clocháns form part of an extensive archaeological landscape on the Dingle Peninsula.
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Dún Beag Stone Fort perched on a dramatic coastal headland overlooking the Atlantic Ocean on the Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry.

Coastal Promontory Fort

Dún Beag Promontory Fort

Explore one of the Dingle Peninsula’s most remarkable coastal forts, with evidence of occupation, rebuilding and defensive construction spanning multiple periods.
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Aerial view of Eask Tower and its surrounding stone enclosure overlooking Dingle Harbour and the patchwork fields of the Dingle Peninsula.

19th Century Maritime Landmark

Eask Tower

Climb to one of Dingle’s most recognisable landmarks for panoramic views over Dingle Harbour, the Atlantic coastline and the surrounding mountains.
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Oblique view of Gallarus Oratory showing its corbelled stone roof, original doorway and precisely built dry-stone masonry on the Dingle Peninsula.

Early Medieval Stone Church

Gallarus Oratory

Explore one of Ireland’s finest early medieval stone churches, famous for its remarkable dry-stone construction and peaceful setting on the Dingle Peninsula.
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Aerial view of Garfinny Bridge spanning the Garfinny River near Dingle in County Kerry.

Historic Stone Bridge

Garfinny Bridge

Discover one of County Kerry’s finest surviving vernacular stone bridges. Explore the history, architecture and craftsmanship of Garfinny Bridge near Dingle.
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Front elevation of Kilmalkedar Church with its Romanesque doorway, surrounded by historic gravestones on the Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry.

Medieval Pilgrimage Site

Kilmalkedar Church

Discover one of Ireland’s most important medieval church complexes, where ancient crosses, ogham stones and centuries of pilgrimage history survive today.
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