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Dingle

Munster, Ireland · Europe

About Dingle

Dingle works well as a base: 25 minutes from Cahersiveen, 13km from Slea Head Drive.

Dingle is a town located in Munster, Ireland. With a population of 2,050, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Dingle sits in Ireland, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/Dublin time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Dingle to your route.

About Dingle

Dingle (Irish: An Daingean or Daingean Uí Chúis, meaning "fort of Ó Cúis") is a town in County Kerry in the south-west of Ireland. The only town on the Dingle Peninsula (known in Irish as Corca Dhuibhne), it sits on the Atlantic coast, about 50 kilometres (30 mi) southwest of Tralee and 71 kilometres (40 mi) northwest

Read more of Killarney. Principal industries in the town are tourism, fishing and agriculture: Dingle Mart (livestock market) serves the surrounding countryside. An adult Bottlenose dolphin named Fungie had been courting human contact in Dingle Bay since 1983 but disappeared in 2020. In 2022, Dingle had a population of 1,671, a decrease from the 2016 census, and the oldest average age for a town in the Republic of Ireland (44.4 years). Situated in a Gaeltacht region, 13.7% of the population spoke Irish on a daily basis in 2016. The town in the barony of Corkaguiny (the name 'Corkaguiny' being the anglicised version of Corca Dhuibhne).

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What are the best things to do in Dingle?

Dingle offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Dingle located?

Dingle is located in Munster, Ireland, Europe. The coordinates are 52.1408 latitude, -10.2689 longitude.

What is the population of Dingle?

Dingle has a population of approximately 2,050 people, making it a town in Ireland.

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Quick Information

Population
2,050
Continent
Europe
Country
Ireland
Region
Munster
Timezone
Europe/Dublin
Coordinates
52.1408, -10.2689

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Ireland

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
999
All emergencies
112
Driving side
left
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Worth the detour from Dingle

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

mountain pass

Conor Pass

One of Ireland's highest and most dramatic mountain passes, a narrow road climbing through the Dingle Peninsula's spine.

7 km · about 15 min drive

famous road

Slea Head Drive

Circular coastal road around the tip of the Dingle Peninsula passing beehive huts, Blasket Island views and some of Ireland's most dramatic scenery.

13 km · about 25 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Slea Head Viewpoint

A clifftop viewpoint on the Dingle Peninsula's Slea Head Drive, looking out to the Blasket Islands across the wild Atlantic.

14 km · about 25 min drive

photogenic

Dunquin Pier

Concrete path zigzagging down a cliff face to the old Blasket Islands ferry slip at Europe's most westerly settlement: the much-photographed 'sheep highway' of the Dingle Peninsula. Steep walk down from the roadside parking.

14 km · about 25 min drive

beach

Brandon Bay

A vast sweeping sandy bay beneath Mount Brandon, a surf and beach hotspot on the Dingle Peninsula.

15 km · about 30 min drive

beach

Inch Beach

A 5km golden spit of sand reaching into Dingle Bay, beloved by surfers and walkers on the Wild Atlantic Way.

19 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Valentia Island

A serene island linked by bridge, home to the Bray Head cliffs, tetrapod footprints and the old transatlantic cable station.

26 km · about 30 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Kerry Cliffs

Towering 300m cliffs near Portmagee offering sweeping views to the Skellig Islands on the Ring of Kerry.

34 km · about 40 min drive

Driving roads near Dingle

  • Right hereConor PassOne of Ireland's highest and most dramatic mountain passes, a narrow road climbing through the Dingle Peninsula's spine.
  • Right hereSlea Head DriveCircular coastal road around the tip of the Dingle Peninsula passing beehive huts, Blasket Island views and some of Ireland's most dramatic scenery.
  • Right hereSlea Head ViewpointA clifftop viewpoint on the Dingle Peninsula's Slea Head Drive, looking out to the Blasket Islands across the wild Atlantic.
  • 34 kmKerry CliffsTowering 300m cliffs near Portmagee offering sweeping views to the Skellig Islands on the Ring of Kerry.
  • 43 kmRing of KerryA 179-kilometer circular route around the Iveragh Peninsula showcasing Ireland's most spectacular coastal and mountain scenery.
  • 45 kmGap of DunloeNarrow mountain pass carved by glaciers through the MacGillycuddy's Reeks, best experienced by pony trap or on foot along its 11-kilometre length.

Driving in Ireland

Drives on
the left
Petrol
~€1.78/litre
Motorway tolls
~€2.10/100km

When to drive here

April to October

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