"Blaming the dolphin..." Dingle by sabsi


Dingle Travel Guide: 226 reviews and 477 photos

Dingle town must be one of the strangest places I have ever been to. The whole tourism industry here is built around Fungie, the dolphin living in Dingle bay. There is boat rides, snorkeling trips, dolphin t-shirts, dolphin jewelry, dolphin everything.

I was here first in 1990 and there were a few boats chasing Fungie around but not much else. When I came back in 2002 I was surprised, they had built a new marina, there were Fungie tourists everywhere, tourist shops etc etc - the whole place had changed completely.

When in Dingle you should definitely explore beautiful Dingle Peninsula. Amazing views, scary roads and sandy beaches... you will find all of this here.

Pros and Cons
  • Pros:Breathtaking views, a cute big dolphin and great pubs!
  • Cons:On summer weekends this place is flooded by tourists!
  • In a nutshell:One of my favourite places in Ireland!
  • Last visit to Dingle: Jul 2002
  • Intro Updated Apr 9, 2003
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  • vincent70 Sep 15, 2009 at 8:51 AM Report Abuse

    Have returned recently from a holiday in Dingle- I loved this bar. Would love a bar like this near me and will def return not just for foxy johns but dingle its a first class place, great people, service -everything!!!

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    lou31 Aug 12, 2007 at 7:05 AM Report Abuse

    Loved reading about Fungi...but the rest of your Dingle page was good too!...never did get there but would have liked to...thanks

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    Jenniflower Jun 6, 2006 at 7:26 AM Report Abuse

    LOved your tips, thanks :) Jen

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    RickinDutch Apr 4, 2006 at 10:52 AM Report Abuse

    Great tips on my favorite spot in Ireland! Greetings from Alaska.

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    InterCity_Luton_Dave Jan 13, 2006 at 1:19 AM Report Abuse

    a very nice place to go to .i will have to go over to see it sometime in my travels to good to miss. from intercity luton dave.

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    gilabrand Nov 7, 2004 at 4:51 AM Report Abuse

    Is Irish incomprehensible to an English speaker?

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    freya_heaven May 17, 2004 at 2:46 PM Report Abuse

    Great Dingle Page, Meeting Fungie must have been wonderful (~_~)

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    kentishgirl May 4, 2004 at 3:38 PM Report Abuse

    My favourite place in Ireland.......Breathtaking is so right!!

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    florry Apr 7, 2004 at 4:11 AM Report Abuse

    What about dick macks ??

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    jonno99 Nov 24, 2003 at 8:28 PM Report Abuse

    Very good Ireland page. Loved the trip to Skellig story. In all the years I ahve been going to Kerry I've never done it. May be next time

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