Blasket Islands

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One of the many abandoned 'huts' on the Great Blasket (An Blascaod Mór). The island was inhabited until 1953 when the Irish government evacuated the island. Many of the population immigrated to Springfield, Massachusetts in the USA.
One of the many abandoned 'huts' on the Great Blasket (An Blascaod Mór). The island was inhabited until 1953 when the Irish government evacuated the island. Many of the population immigrated to Springfield, Massachusetts in the USA.
The Great Blasket (An Blascaod Mór in Irish) was home to the most western Irish community until it was evacuated in 1953. The island population was never more than 150, yet it left behind a very rich written Irish legacy - the island boasted three writers Tomás Ó Criomhthain, Peig Sayers and Muiris Ó Súilleabháin whose books have been translated into several languages. There are now boat trips to the deserted island where the ruins of the village can still be see. I would recommend a visit to the excellent Blasket Visitor Centre in Dún Chaoin before going to the island, to learn more about the life and culture of the bygone island community.
We hiked on the great blasket Island and it was great. The views are incredible and you can also meet a group of seals.

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Dingle Harbour Lodge

Dingle Harbour Lodge

3 out of 5
The Wood Dingle Kerry
$127 nightly
The price is $144 total per night from Feb 27 to Feb 28
$144 total
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Base Accommodation Dingle

Base Accommodation Dingle

2.5 out of 5
Bridge St Dingle County Kerry
$145 nightly
The price is $165 total per night from Mar 8 to Mar 9
$165 total
Mar 8 - Mar 9
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Stay at this hotel in Dingle. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (445 reviews)
Dingle was our favorite town in Ireland. We stayed one night and wish we would have stayed 2. There are fun shops great bars and beautiful scenery. The location of Base Accommodation Dingle was perfect. The girl who checked us in was lovely and the room was great! Very spacious with comfortable beds ...

Reviewed on Dec 26, 2025

Base Accommodation Dingle
Dingle Benners Hotel

Dingle Benners Hotel

3 out of 5
Main Street, Dingle, Co Kerry Dingle Kerry
$139 nightly
The price is $158 total per night from Feb 24 to Feb 25
$158 total
Feb 24 - Feb 25
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9.4/10 Exceptional! (556 reviews)
Staff we lovely and food was excellent!

Reviewed on Feb 18, 2026

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Spectacular Views, Miles of Beaches, and Boat Trips, 4 Star Luxury Home

Spectacular Views, Miles of Beaches, and Boat Trips, 4 Star Luxury Home

Dingle County Kerry
Stay at this vacation home in Dingle. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions St. James Church and Ballyavenooragh are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (105 reviews)
Hosts wonderful and accommodating, sweet thoughtful touches like fresh flowers, orange juice, eggs and bacon and a bottle of wine left to welcome us. Property is spacious and lovely

Reviewed on Oct 4, 2025

Spectacular Views, Miles of Beaches, and Boat Trips, 4 Star Luxury Home
Park Lane 3 bedroom house VRBO

Park Lane 3 bedroom house VRBO

Dingle Peninsula County Kerry
Stay at this vacation home in Dingle. Enjoy patios and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Phoenix Cinema and The Dillon Gallery are located nearby.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (42 reviews)
Comfortable house in very convenient location in the centre of Dingle

Reviewed on Oct 31, 2025

Park Lane 3 bedroom house VRBO
Dingle Sea Escape

Dingle Sea Escape

Dingle Kerry
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9.8/10 Exceptional! (15 reviews)
The accommodations were great! The host was very responsive and left a binder full of useful information! Highly recommend!

Reviewed on Nov 6, 2025

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One of the many abandoned 'huts' on the Great Blasket (An Blascaod Mór). The island was inhabited until 1953 when the Irish government evacuated the island. Many of the population immigrated to Springfield, Massachusetts in the USA.

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