Wild Atlantic Way · Co. Kerry
Discover Cahersiveen
The Old Barracks and the O'Connell church, stone forts and a castle across the river, Valentia Island and the Skelligs offshore.
Things to do
Where the locals would point you
Attractions
The Old Barracks
A castle-like police barracks from the 1870s, now the town's heritage centre.
Cahersiveen
Attractions
Cahergall and Leacanabuaile Stone Forts
Two stone ringforts across the river, a short drive from town.
Across the River Fertha, Cahersiveen
Walks
Bentee Loop
A waymarked 10 km mountain loop from the Fair Green, with views over Valentia Harbour.
Fair Green car park, Cahersiveen
Attractions
Valentia Island
The island across the harbour, reached by the bridge at Portmagee or the summer ferry.
Valentia Harbour
Festivals
Cahersiveen Music and Arts Festival
The August bank holiday festival, held every year since 1995.
Cahersiveen town
Attractions
O'Connell Memorial Church
The town church, built 1888–1902 in memory of Daniel O'Connell.
Cahersiveen