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Glenbeigh is a small holiday and fishing village on the Iveragh peninsula. The village nestles beneath the 1,621ft Seefin Mountain near the River Beigh. One of the most beautiful beaches in County Kerry can be walked along at Glenbeigh The road from Glenbeigh to Kells affords splendid views of Dingle Bay and The Dingle Peninsula If you enjoy a game of golf there is an enticing golf course called Dooks in Glenbeigh on the Killorglin Road read about Dooks Golf Club on our golfing in Kerry page. Near the village is the ruin of “Wynne`s Folly”, a mansion built by Lord Headley Wynne in 1867. The terrible tragedies that befell of nearly everyone who lived on the Wynne estate is still talked about to day. A certain Mr Roe, Lord Wynne`s agent, evicted all the inhabitants of the estate and surrounding areas in a cruel and callous way. He increased the rent by 50% to pay for the construction of the mansion. Not long after this Lord Wynne became bankrupt and he made his exit from Glenbeigh. The grounds were turned into an army training camp. In 1921 the Republican forces burned the mansion to the ground and it has never been rebuilt. Rossbeigh Strand a beautiful stretch of beach, known for safe swimming and water sports lies under the shadow of Curra Hill. Caragh Lake a fisherman’s paradise is a beautiful expanse of water 4 miles long set amongst broom and heather with majestic mountains as the background. Coomasharn Lake, the largest of the lake in Glenbeigh is enclosed on three sides by high rocky mountains is known for its trout fishing. Now after a healthy days walking and a great days fishing sustenance is of need. The Towers hotel in the centre of Glengeigh will serve you a hearty meal and help you with B&B. An interesting and pleasant place to visit while you are in the Glenbeigh area is The Kerry Bog Village Museum.This little cluster of thatched-roof cottages shows what life was like in Kerry in the early 1800s. The museum village has a blacksmith's forge and house, turf-cutter's house, labourer’s cottage, Thatcher’s dwelling, tradesman's house, and stable and dairy house. Stacks of newly cut turf sit piled high beside the road. There are also a football pitch and other recreational facilities. The interiors are furnished with authentic pieces gathered from all parts of Kerry. Also next door is a fine pub restaurant, you will be delighted with the menu and lively dancing. The Red Fox just outside Glenbeigh is a must to visit especially the thatched village and his hot toddies. If you have any info on Glenbeigh please email me and I will include it on this site.
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