Location: Cahersiveen
Top Things to do in Cahersiveen
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Cahersiveen (Irish: 'Cathair Saidhbhín', meaning "Little Sadhbh's stone ringfort") — alternate spellings Cahirsiveen, Cahirciveen or Caherciveen — is a village in County Kerry, Ireland. It has a population of 1,168 (CSO 2011).
Restaurants in Cahersiveen
1. Cnoc na dTobar
2. Skellig Soaps
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 15 reviews
A photo gallery & handmade soaps & balms made with pure, natural ingredients and plant oils. Alice makes all her own products in house as well as taking all the photos in her gallery. Call in and say hello!
Reviewed By hollyannesmith4
The soap shop is owned by the most wonderful woman, Alice. She was making bath bombs as we came in the store. Her shop is filled with beautifully smelling soaps, candles, creams and bath bombs. She also has the most fabulous photography skills which she makes postcards and frames from. She is an absolute talent and the sweetest, a must see in Cahersiveen!
3. Ballycarbery Castle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 365 reviews
Reviewed By Kenssongs - Washington DC, United States
Can't imagine folks let the fence deter them from exploring the castle. We walked right up to it, climbed around, and even explored what appears to have been a dungeon. Slippery and dark steps! It was one of the coolest ruins we visited among many. Fragile,yes, and some young men took unnecessary risks climbing up on top! They got reamed out by one of the locals. ;) All in all, well worth a visit. Just wish I had known that the Cahergall Stone Fort was a mere stone's throw away. Puh.
4. Cahergall Fort
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 209 reviews
Reviewed By MrandMrsRCork - Cork, Ireland
Such an amazing feature and beautifully restored ancient stone fort. Huge in scale and so impressive to see up close. Even more amazing is how quiet it always is. This is such a hidden treasure and have never seen many people here at all.
5. Daniel O'Connell Memorial Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 102 reviews
Reviewed By 34gcb
This is a wonderful place to visit, it is a beautiful and ornate. There is daily Mass and it was lovely to hear some parts of the prayers said in Irish Gaelic. There is a very friendly and helpful lady in the visitors centre/piety stall. Daniel O'Connell was a political leader and liberator of Ireland, the church is named after him. It is rare for a church to be named after someone who is not a saint. Monsignor Hugh O’ Flaherty is buried in the grounds of this church, he was a flamboyant character and Vatican diplomat who helped secure the lives of many during World War II. The church is just 5 minutes walk from where the bus drops you off in the town centre. Cahersiveen is a very friendly town with nice cafes, shops and history. At the end of July/ beginning of August there is a town festival which is nice and lively. They call this town the gateway to the Skelligs (islands off the coast of Kerry) and the Ring of Kerry so if you like scenery this is the place to start.
6. Leacanabuaile Fort
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 105 reviews
Reviewed By stephenbrg - Townsville, Australia
We did not know about this and the nearby Cahergal Stone Fort and stumbled on them looking for something else - but we were delighted we did. This is a 9th or 10th century stone fort, really a protected farmstead of a wealthy farmer situated on a hill with good natural protection enhanced by stone walls within which were the living areas. You can climb the walls easily and the tops are turf so you do no damage. I had read about these but had never seen one before (and this seems o be the earlier and better of the two). To get to it take the side street in Cahersiveen that leads to the Old Barracks and continue along it to a T junction. Take the left fork and continue until you see a big circular stone fort on your right ( it is a way along). That is the Cahergal Stone Fort. Keep going for another 400-500 metres and there is a free parking area servicing both forts. You cannot see this fort from the parking area but there is a signpost directing you to it (on the left as you exit the car park). Follow the road for about 500m and you will find it. Well worth the walk.
7. The Anchor Bar
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By robertsylviac - County Donegal, Ireland
We stopped at the Anchor Bar on Monday passing through Cahirciveen along the Ring of Kerry. It is a quaint traditional Irish pub. The staff were very friendly. We ordered fish and chips and I can easily say it was the best fish and chips that we have ever had! Battered haddock fresh from the sea. I would definitely recommend people to try here. As others have said don’t be deceived from the outside. A true little gem! Loved it!
