Caherdaniel Parish begins in the wonderful valley of Glenmore with its beautiful lakes and rivers and is world famous for fishing. When you drive from Loher Fort and over the Coomakista Pass, you will be amazed by the magnificent views of Derrynane Harbour, Scariff and Deenish Islands, Kenmare Bay and the vast Atlantic Ocean. Welcome to Caherdaniel!

Caherdaniel Village is situated on the original old butter road, with its ancient stone fort nearby. It is an old village right in the heart of the Kerry Way. The village stands on the shores of Derrynane Bay and has a church, a small grocery shop, and two pubs. Home to the great ‘Liberator’ Daniel O’Connell, Derrynane House and National Park are within easy reach of the village.

With charming places to stop and eat – restaurants, pubs and cafes, lovely places to stay, a host of outdoor activities, Caherdaniel and its surroundings give the visitor a chance to enjoy Ireland at its best.

Beach within view of the garden. Ten minutes downhill walk from the cottage.

Derrynane is one of the most scenic locations in Ireland. The terrain varies from rugged shoreline to gently rolling mountains. The sheltered harbour of Derrynane was once the haunt of pirates and buccaneers from Daniel O’ Connell’s time. The area still offers a chance to enjoy sporting adventures amidst some of the most beautiful coastal scenery. From walking trails to nature and fairy house trails, there are activities for all ages and tastes. Derrynane seasports offers canoeing, windsurfing, and sailing as well as fun summer camp activities. Eaglerock stable offers horse riding on Derrynane Beach and for nature lovers check out Vincent Hyland’s. Wonderful Wildlife Tours for Nature Lovers. This premium discovery tour brings the wildlife sights and sounds of Derrynane’s Special Conservation Area to life. Set within Derrynane’s beautiful National Historic Park. Look out for the Derrynane Seashore Nature Trail over 1.5km of shoreline.

From a rib trip around the bay to a deep sea fishing trip; water-skiing, windsurfing, kayaking, canoeing, sailing, swimming or just snorkelling in the harbour and enjoying the underwater wildlife and mammals that Derrynane has to offer – this is the Great Outdoors! Derrynane House & National Park covers an area of 320 acres and includes a Nature Trail with fairy houses, over 1.5km of shoreline and a glorious blue flag beach to enjoy a walk or a swim. A visit to Derrynane House, home to Ireland’s Liberator, Daniel O’Connell, is another option for those who are interested in Irish history. A tour of Derrynane House Gardens is a must for those who want to wonder at the range of exotic plants which thrive in this special climate.

With the strong influence of the Gulf Stream, flora and fauna thrive, nature trails abound and it is also a haven for those who enjoy bird watching. This hidden gem is waiting to be explored……

Learn more about Derrynane here – http://www.vincenthylandartist.com/

Castlecove (Irish: Cuan an Chaisleáin) is a village in Kerry on the Iveragh peninsula on the N70 Ring of Kerry road. It is on the south side of the peninsula. “Cuan an Chaisleáin” in Irish it means Castlecove, but the Irish name for the town is “An Siopa Dubh”. Castlecove Village is a traditional rural village full of activities and holds the St. Cohan’s Festival each July. Castlecove has some sandy beaches and rock pools. Its pristine ecological harmony won Castlecove an award at the World Environmental Oscars.

You may want to try out Jim’s delicious cakes and meals at “Bake My Day” café in Castlecove.

The imposing ruins of Staigue Fort are close by and are the finest example of a stone fort in Ireland. It’s about 2,500 years old. The defensive fort, six metres high and four metres thick, was the home of a chieftain’s family and entourage. Westcove pier is a beautiful inlet where you can moor your boat and catch up on a spot of fishing.

Jane’s bakery at Westcove will offer you lots of delicious homemade treats both savory and sweet.

Small secluded beach at Reen (between Carroll’s Cove and Westcove Pier).

Waterville is a picturesque little town overlooking stunning Ballinskelligs Bay and also situated near the shores of beautiful Lake Currane which is renowned for the some of the best Salmon & Sea Trout Angling in Europe.

The village is also a renowned Golfing Destination with two world-class Golf Courses. Waterville Golf Links is one of Ireland’s top ranking golf courses and the Skelligs Bay Course also offers excellent golfing opportunities as well as the most beautiful seascapes. Both have some of the most dramatic views of the ocean and the surrounding countryside. Waterville offers friendly Bars, Cafes, and Restaurants, Giftshops, to complete a perfect day out.

The Skelligs, a Unesco World Heritage site are one of Ireland’s most important monuments. These remote islands rise dramatically out of the Atlantic and bear to Ireland’s ancient monastic tradition.

In recent times many people remember them as the backdrop to the final scene in a recent Star Wars film. They can be reached by boat from Portmagee, which is about 30 miles along the coast from Caherdaniel.