The Famine Cottages (Teachíní an Ghorta Mhóir) - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting

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About The Famine Cottages (Teachíní an Ghorta Mhóir)

The Famine Cottages were built in the mid nineteenth century and originally housed the Long and then the Kavanagh family in Fán, Ventry County Kerry. The cottages were located on the lands of the Earl of Cork who was landlord for some of the lands in the area. A nice museum, which offers an unrivalled panorama of the cliffs of Dun Beag but whose visit does not last more than a quarter of an hour.

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Dunbeg Fort

Dunbeg Fort

0.33km from The Famine Cottages (Teachíní an Ghorta Mhóir)

A majestic prehistoric Irish fort located on the Dingle Peninsula. This impressive and interesting fort will captivate lovers of prehistoric archaeological sites and will offer you a breathtaking view of the Dingle cliffs and the ocean. It is located on a rocky promontory just south of Slea Head on the Dingle Peninsula, looking over Dingle Bay to the south and the Atlantic Ocean to the west.

Cé Dhún Chaoin / Dunquin Pier

Cé Dhún Chaoin / Dunquin Pier

3.93km from The Famine Cottages (Teachíní an Ghorta Mhóir)

Dunquin Pier is situated at the northern end of a small secluded bay surrounded by rocky cliffs. Access is achieved via a narrow meandering walkway. The seasonal ferry service to the Blasket Islands operates from the pier. The surrounding landscape is an attractive mixture of mountain and cliff top. The seasonal ferry service to the Blasket Islands operates from the pier.

Gallarus Oratory

Gallarus Oratory

8.62km from The Famine Cottages (Teachíní an Ghorta Mhóir)

A majestic ruin of a crude stone church believed to have been built between the 6th and 9th centuries, and is still in remarkably unchanged condition.The local tradition prevalent at the time of Charles Smith attributed it to one Griffith More, being a funerary chapel built by him or his family at their burial place. This 17-foot tall oratory has a single-room structure, consisting of a rounded triangular shape with a doorway on one end and a small window built into the other end.

Eask Tower

Eask Tower

8.97km from The Famine Cottages (Teachíní an Ghorta Mhóir)

Eask Tower is an 18th century stone tower that was built as a beacon for guiding ships coming into Dingle bay. It overlooks the small fishing port of Dingle and seems to silently watch over the ocean, and its approaching boats. The Tower is of solid stone. The building of it on Carhoo hill, 600 feet above sea level, provided work during the Great Famine, at the instigation of Reverend Charles Gayer, Leader of the Protestants, in an attempt to win converts.

Dingle Distillery

Dingle Distillery

9.32km from The Famine Cottages (Teachíní an Ghorta Mhóir)

An independent, family owned distillery located on the edge of the scenic town of Dingle, Co. Kerry. The first whiskeys distilled and matured at the distillery were released in late 2016. In addition to whiskey, the distillery also produces and markets Dingle vodka and Dingle Gin.

Slea Head Drive

Slea Head Drive

9.32km from The Famine Cottages (Teachíní an Ghorta Mhóir)

Slea Head Drive is a scenic route of about 30 miles that encircles part of the Dingle Peninsula. You can enjoy the Rocky cliffs, beautiful sea views, adorable villages, and small, winding roads and so more. Travellers are strongly advised to travel clockwise in order to avoid meeting the large tour buses that frequent the route during the summer. Part of the Slea Head cliff road is very narrow and single lane only.

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Kerry

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County Kerry is a county in Ireland. It is located in the South-West Region and forms part of the province of Munster. It is named after the Ciarraige who lived in part of the present county. Composed of sandstone, the principal highlands of Kerry are among the highest mountains in Ireland. There are so many attractions in this county to explore.

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