Top 10 Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Dingle, Province of Munster

Mossie's Tours offers guided full and half day tours of the Dingle Peninsula and Ring of Kerry along with custom extended guided Irish holidays for small groups and families. Travelling with Mossie's Tours is like taking a journey with a friend. You will see the real Ireland and have good craic while doing it.

A small museum with displays on the geology, archaeology and history of the Dingle Peninsula, as well as changing temporary exhibitions. With artefacts on loan from the National Museum of Ireland, as well as those sourced locally, this is where you will get a good idea of how people lived in the area from the time of the first known settlers in the late Mesolithic. The museum text is displayed in Irish (Gaelic) and English, and translations are also available in German, French, Polish and Norwegian. The museum has been involved in the Museum Standards for Ireland Programme (MSPI), managed by the Heritage Council, and is a Fully Accredited Museum. Interactive touch-screen displays are available on topics of the Irish Language (learn a few words!), Ogham stones (with fun games included) and the Early Medieval Period - with so many sites from that time to be found in the area. The café/bookstore has many book choices for those learning Irish, and for children

Having qualified as a master craftsman with Waterford Crystal, Sean and his wife Liz came to Dingle, County Kerry in 1998 and set up Dingle Crystal. Dingle is n area famous for its rich heritage of craft and tradition, Sean took inspiration from his new home and transformed it to create a breathtaking collection of crystal giftware using Celtic themes. With six different and distinct patterns, Sean has become renowned for the quality of his work and in particular for his Celtic knots and circles. Visitors to the Dingle Crystal shop on Green Street, Dingle can view a stunning array of glassware from bowls to glasses, from candlesticks to vases, be it a personalised and exclusive wedding gift, a special present or simply a luxurious souvenir of your trip to Kerry, Dingle Crystal is a treasure trove for all.

Brian de Staic is an International Award Winning Irish Jeweller. The Brian de Staic Jewellery Studio Workshop and retail store is located on the shores of Dingle Bay, spectacular views & ample parking for cars and buses. Visitors can view the jewellery making process & purchase handmade jewellery at factory prices. Video presentation explaining Celtic Artwork & the Jewellery. Visitors may order Personalised Ogham Jewellery based on the Ogham Stones in the Dingle area while they wait. 6Toilets , one with wheelchair access. Complementary light refreshments freshly brewed coffee, tea, mineral water and biscuits. Tax free shopping, worldwide shipping, Personalised Engraving. Prices are the best in Ireland. Brian de Staic Jewellery was founded in 1981 and has retail stores in Green Street & The Wood ,Dingle, and 18 High Street, Killarney.

The Carol Cronin Gallery is also a working studio. Visitors can see the original seascape paintings in the gallery, meet the artist and see works in progress.

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Discover the beauty and heritage of the Dingle Peninsula on tours tailored specifically to your interests. Our trips can be scheduled around your holiday, at times that suit you. Diarmuid and Dolores offer a friendly, reliable service. We have been operating a cab service and tours on the Dingle Peninsula for over 17 years. We also provide an efficient Airport Shuttle service operating 7 days a week between Kerry Airport/Farranfore Train Station and the Dingle Peninsula.

Holden Leathergoods is an Irish based company located in Dingle, Co.Kerry. Conor Holden trained in leatherwork in London and returned to Ireland in 1989 to establish Holden Leathergoods on the Dingle Peninsula in Co.Kerry. The traditional stone built schoolhouse is located in Baile an Ghoilin , three miles west of Dingle town, overlooking the harbour. Here local crafts people , trained by Conor, create beautifully designed pieces from the highest quality Italian leather.