Discover the magic of Sneem and surroundings! The picturesque village of Sneem, where the good life is celebrated every day, is the perfect location to explore the beautiful South-West of Ireland. Sneem is situated in the famous Ring of Kerry and offers easy access to Dingle, Beara, Cork, Bantry, South Cork, Killarney National Park etcetera. The South-West of Ireland is one of the most beautiful parts of Ireland. It offers beautiful scenery including mystic mountains, rough cliffs, beautiful beaches, narrow and bendy roads, colourful villages, and the highest mountain of Ireland.

The village of Sneem offers a wonderful selection of cosy pubs, restaurants and gift shops. It is the perfect place to relax and wind down after a busy day! The famous Kerry Way, a paradise for walkers, runs through the village. There are also several loop walks available around Sneem. Other activities that can be done in the area are fishing, cycling and horse riding.

When staying in Sneem why not book a private sightseeing tour with us to discover the best the area has to offer. Of course we would also be happy to arrange a tailormade chauffeur-driven vacation for you including all transfers, sightseeing tours and your accommodation in Sneem.

Info on this page: About Sneem / Festivals & Events / To do & See in Sneem & Area

ABOUT SNEEM

Sneem is situated on the Ring of Kerry in the southwest of Ireland. It lies on the estuary of the River Sneem. National route N70 runs through the village. The population of the village is approximately 600 people, however for such a small village there is a lot to see and do in the village and surroundings! There are 6 pubs in Sneem, 3 restaurants (and two pubs that serve delicious food), and several shops.

The village of Sneem is a treasure trove of international sculpture, accessible to all, free of charge. The goddess Issess, donated by the people of Egypt, stands at “the way the fairies went”. “The way the fairies went” is a collection of buildings overlooking the Sneem River. It was financed by the arts Council of Ireland as a result of Sneem winning the National Tidy Towns Awards in 1987. The legendary Casey family of rowers and wrestlers were all from Sneem, the most famous of whom "Steve 'Crusher' Casey" was undefeated heavyweight wrestling champion of the world 1938-1947. There is a statue commemorating him in the village. Former French President Charles de Gaulle visited Sneem on numerous occasions and there is a sculpture commemorating this in the village.

In 2000 a time capsule was buried in the centre of the village. It will be opened in 2100.

FESTIVALS & EVENTS IN SNEEM

		17th MARCH ST. PATRICK’S DAY Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Sneem this year and enjoy all the festivities. Discover how our little village can be big when it comes to St. Patrick’s Day! The Sneem St. Patrick’s Day PARADE is well known in a wide area, as well as the STREET MARKET with both local products and stands from all over Ireland. Join in on the celebrations at the Sneem St. Patrick’s Day Festival such as guided walks and Live Music at night!
		MAY / SNEEM JFK 50MILE CHALLENGE The Sneem JFK 50 Mile challenge takes place on the weekend of the 24th, 25th & 26th May 2013. The Challenge is for walkers to complete 50 miles (80 km) within 20 hours!! The walk will start and end in Sneem Village on the Ring of Kerry. It is a loop walk on national, secondary, regional and minor roads with 3 gradual inclines. The challenge starts at 5am sharp on Saturday morning 25th May and continues right through until 1am on Sunday morning 26th May. The festival promises to be a fun filled weekend with Street Entertainment, Trad Sessions in the local pubs and Live Entertainment with Awards Ceremony on the Sunday night to celebrate this challenge being completed. For enquiries please contact the Kerry Geopark Information Office in Sneem: kerrygeopark@gmail.com
		JUNE / SNEEM O'SULLIVAN GATHERING 10th-16th June 2013 The Gathering Ireland 2013 will be a spectacular, year-long celebration of all things Irish. Throughout 2013, Ireland will open its arms to hundreds of thousands of friends and family from all over the world, calling them home to gatherings in villages, towns and cities. The village of Sneem an ancient stronghold of the O'Sullivans aims to be the centrepoint of The Gathering of the O'Sullivan Clan. A week of welcome hospitality, great food and craic is promised. A funfilled programme to include the following; Traditional Storytelling Dance & Music Geneology Workshops Guinness Book of Records Gathering Daily trips to ancient seat of O'Sullivan in Cappanacush, Derrynane House, Staigue Fort, The Skelligs, Ring of Kerry and Beara Peninsulas Traditional Gaelic Football Competition http://www.sneemosullivangathering.com info@sneemosullivangathering.com
		JULY / SNEEM FAMILY FESTIVAL 17th - 21st July 2013 A 5 day Family Fun Filled Festival including the National Irish Wife Carrying Championships. Join in with or just watch….. Wife Carrying, Pig Racing, Weight Throwing, Fancy Dress, Fishing, Busking, Treasure Hunt, Tennis Ball Race, Pet Shows, Live Music, Craft Market, Farm Skills, Football blitz, Pig Racing, Laughter Yoga, Barbecue, and much more!
		NOVEMBER / STORYTELLING FESTIVAL Friday 8th - Sunday 10th November 2013 Sneem will play host to storytellers, singers, lecturers and musicians both from Ireland and abroad. There will be performances for adults and kids, lectures on folklore, storytelling workshops, guided walks and bus tours to places of historic interest. Enjoy a weekend of the best of Irish traditional entertainment! Programme of Events
		SNEEM TAXI & TOURS We'd be happy to arrange your taxi trip from the airport to Sneem to join in with the festival or event of your choice, private sightseeing tours, and any other transfer wishes you may have. Email info@kerryexperiencetours.ie Phone 00353 (0)86 2554098

SIGHTSEEING	FISHING	WALKING
The best way to discover the area is to join one of the spectacular tours from Kerry Experience Tours. Why drive yourself if you can experience the luxury feeling of a private chauffeur! Let us do the driving so that you can sit back, relax and enjoy the incredible scenery. Our private tours offer you the maximum flexible and there are many stops to take pictures. We’ll take you to places where big coaches can’t come and tourists won’t find. Join The Kerry Experience!	Sneem is well-known for the good fishing areas, both sea fishing and freshwater fishing. We would be more than happy to give you more information on fishing in the area. Just send us an email with your questions. And for the real fishermen we also organize fishing holidays. For more information see our page on fishing on this website.	The famous Kerry Way runs through Sneem Village. At 215 km The Kerry Way is Ireland’s longest signposted and one of the most popular walking trails. The trails offer spectacular views of the Kenmare bay, lakes and mountains. There are also several loop walks available that start from Sneem, as well as an amazing River Walk. Do you love walking? Why not go on a walking holiday!
SCULPTURE PARK & GARDENS	PUBS & RESTAURANTS	BEACHES
The village of Sneem is a treasure trove of international sculpture, accessible to all, free of charge, throughout the year. The beautiful Garden of the Senses is situated on the Sneem Pier Road. The garden is a true oasis and only a minute walk from the village.	There is a nice selection of cozy pubs, good restaurants, and coffee shops in Sneem. We would be very happy to advise the best places to go for a bit to eat, drink, and have a chat with the locals.	There are some lovely sandy beaches in the area. White Strand is only 10 minutes from Sneem. Carroll’s Cove has Ireland’s only Beach Bar! And Derrynane is a large beautiful beach surrounded by dunes. Only a few minutes away are the harbour, Derrynane house and the subtropical gardens. The famous Kerry Way walking trail runs through the area as well.
BLUEBERRY HILL FARM	KISSANE SHEEP FARM	SEAFARI
Blueberry Hill Farm welcomes visitors to guided Family Fun Farm Tours as well as courses learning farm related skils like home dairy, bee-keeping & blacksmithing. Families can experience the pleasures of farm-life as it used to be: hand-milking, collecting eggs, making butter, feeding and caring for many different animals and much more.	A traditional working sheep farm with approx. 1,000 sheep and lambs living on 3,000 acres of mountainous land. Family activities at the farm: Sheepdog & sheep shearing demonstrations, cuddle & bottle feed the pet lambs, enjoy a marked mountain walk, puzzle walk and treasure trail.	Seafari is a 2-3 hour Fun, Eco-Nature, Seal & Eagle watching cruise suitable for all ages. You will see birds from the open see, forest birds and fresh water birds. You will also see more shore-side wildlife such as otters and foxes and maybe even a deer on these cruises! It is an educational cruise including live Irish music and face-painting for kids!
DERRYNANE NATIONAL PARK	THE SKELLIGS	KILLARNEY NATIONAL PARK
Derrynane House, the ancestral home of Daniel O Connell is now a public museum commemorating one of Ireland’s leading historical figures, known by the nation as the Great Liberator. Derrynane House was opened as a museum in 1967 and is furnished with family portraits, writings and many items relating to Daniel O Connell. The house is surrounded by beautiful subtropical gardens. From the house it is only a few minutes walk to Derrynane beach and to the harbour	From Derrynane & Portmagee you can join a boattrip to the beautiful Skellig Islands, a World Heritage Site. The early monastery on Skellig Michael consists of 6 beehive huts, 2 oratories and a church. En route to the islands you will meet the seabirds of Skellig such as gannets & puffins.	From Sneem it is only 20 min. to the beautiful Killarney National Park and Lakes. An area of outstanding beauty with the lakes surrounded by mountains and woodlands. The National Park is the perfect base for walking, cycling, a boattrip on the lakes, or a trip with one of the Jaunting Cars. Worth visiting are Ross Castle, Torc Waterfall, Dinis Cottage and Muckross House & Gardens.

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