Dingle and Slea Head Drive.

The Dingle Peninsula with its rugged Atlantic coastline and is scattered with forts, dry stone walls, and prehistoric huts such as the Gallarus Oratory. Irish heritage is maintained in this Irish (Gaelic) speaking region including traditional music. As a Gaelic speaker and teacher myself, I'll be able to provide insight into Dingle's culture. Dingle is famous for its spectacular scenery, the peninsula also supports both a rare and unique assortment of flora and fauna. Slea Head is the most westerly point in Europe, looking towards America. There are splendid views around Slea Head, especially of the Blasket Islands and the scattered rocks. The Great Blasket island was evacuated in the 1950's, and produced a number of books in Irish - a best-seller, translated as 20 Years A Growing by Maurice O' Sullivan, and a masterpiece, The Island man by Thomas O'Crohan. In this century some 60 books, mostly in Irish, have been written in the immediate area. Come see these wonderful places and learn about the culture!