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: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!
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Taking a boat out to meet Fungie the Dingle dolphin early in the morning. It leaves at 8 in the morning so Dingle and... more travel advice
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Dingle is a small town with a big marina, many pubs, restaurants and shops and lovely walks along the sea. more travel advice
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Just to let you know what I am talking about... this is a map of Dingle Pensinula I made for you. more travel advice
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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!!!
Loved reading about Fungi...but the rest of your Dingle page was good too!...never did get there but would have liked to...thanks
LOved your tips, thanks :) Jen
Great tips on my favorite spot in Ireland! Greetings from Alaska.
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.
Is Irish incomprehensible to an English speaker?
Great Dingle Page, Meeting Fungie must have been wonderful (~_~)
My favourite place in Ireland.......Breathtaking is so right!!
What about dick macks ??
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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