Ballyduff, A Small Village On The North Coast Of County KerryView Larger Map Ballyduff now that’s a name to conjure with, a small village on the Kerry coast between Ballybunion and Tralee, that’s the village of old Ballyduff. As you leave Ballybunion take the right hand fork towards Tralee, just 7 kilometres down the road you will pull into the village of Ballyduff. Ballyduff also has its hidden secrets. They love hurling, it’s in the blood, infact in a lot of the games there is plenty of blood. This area is the Kerry capital of hurling. County Kerry is famous for it’s Gaelic football, but in this part of North Kerry they are mad about hurling. People in other parts of Kerry think they are away with the fairies. Kerry winning the Hurling All-Ireland !!! Well I suppose it could be possible. But they would have to get pals with there direct neighbours (that’s another storey) Hurling is a religion around here, but apart from battling against local teams like Ballyheige, Kilmoyle, Lixnaw and Causway they don’t go any further. There is a saying that if they got together they could win an All-Ireland. There is a “Round Tower” as you leave Ballyduff, turn left at the brow of the hill on the Tralee road. Round Towers are found all over Ireland but this one is particularly unique, pop over and have a look yourself, you’ll know what I mean. The Rattoo Round Tower is probably Irelands most beautifully preserved Round Tower. The Rattoo Round Tower reaches to a height of 92 feet and dates from the 10th or 11th century. In the village of Ballyduff is the handsome new Rattoo Heritage museum; it contains local and archaeological discoveries and North Kerry’s fascinating history and folklore. If you fancy a quick pint in Ballyduff there are 6 places to choose from, as you drive in from Ballybunion first there is The Hawthorn, then Brendan Purcell’s where there is the best pint of Guinness. You can then stagger over to T.Brown, Flanagan’s, Yer Man’s Bar and Lowes. Ballyduff also has two garages the usual shops an inspiring Catholic Church and a wide main street through the centre of the village. What else is there in Ballyduff? There’s a way in and a way out. Ballyduff is a farming village and a good base to tour North Kerry in peace and quiet. I’m not saying there is not a lot of action here. If you know of any other interesting information concerning the village of Ballyduff anything whatsoever, please E-Mail me and I will include it in this web site. Here is one just below:
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