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101 different things to do in and from Ballydavid

(1)   Relax, slow down, take it easy and thank God your it Ballydavid.

(2)     Soak in the fresh air and the beauty that surrounds you.

(3)     Feel the magic of this special place suck the stress from your body.

(4)     Feel the unique spirituality that is here.

(5)     Hear the old language of the Celts been spoken around you.

(6)     Meet a local and have a pint and a chat in comfort.

(7)     Try some of the local fish dishes in one of the wonderful Pubs or restaurants.

(8)     This is a place of romance, mystery, home to Celts, Vikings, and Normans, so enjoy it.

(9)     Let the Kids enjoy the rock pools along the shore.

(10)   Walk along the Edge of the World to Árda Mór.

(11)   Fly a kite on the wonderful Murrioch / Gallarus strand.

(12)   Take the Kids swimming and making castles in the sand.

(13)   If you want to see fishermen land their bounty from the sea.

(14)   Balldavid Pier is the place for you to be.

(15)   Spot a school of dolphins bounce and jump in the air.

(16)   Or enjoy the crafty seals, or the enormous, wonderful ,basking sharks swim in pairs.

(17)   Jump on board an angling boat, take a rod and try your look.

(18)   While others sit on the beach enjoying   the sun or reading a book.

(19)   Dive, surf, sail, swim or float.

(20)   Prepare a fishing net or coil a rope.

(21)   Watch the gannets dive on the shoals of fish at sea.

(22)   A wonderful special and its free.

(23)   Have an ice cream or buy a paper in the shop.

(24)   Watch the wind surfers as they hop .

(25)   Visit Radio na Gaeltachta just up Bothar na Léinsí.

(26)   In hail the beautiful fresh air and have a little whiskey.

(27)   Come in Spring when the sheep are lambing.

(28)   Hear the birds in chorus singing.

(29)   Fresh growth young life and fertile ground.

(30)   Boats fishing in the Blasket Sound.

(31)   Watch the sky and the changing scenes as clouds pass by in unending streams.

(32)   The changing colours, the wonderful light.

(33)    The moon the stars an Artists delight.

(34)   The Sea gets angery o what a sight, waves crashing over land showing Gods might.

(35)   The colour the change the anger the rage,   its winter.

(36)   Its time to cover up and batten the hatches, the wind, the rain, the fog in patches.

(37)   Tell a yarn, dance a set, think of all the friends you met.

(38)   Sing a song, join a session, go to the Church and have confession.

(39)   Join a "Wren" on saint Stephens day, dance to the music that they play.

(40)   After Christmas is great as the locals are all back, the area is mighty, full of creac.

(41)   Ride a horse on a strand, watch the Children play in the sand.

(42)   Hire a bike go around Slea Head,   put on a helmet protect your head.

(43)   Walk the Loops, The Dingle Way,   a different Walk for every day.

(44)    Cosán na Naomh goes from Archaeological site to site.

(45) Climbing Mount Brandon will test your might.

(46)   Visit Com a' Lochaigh the valley of the Lakes watch out for salmon, hares and corncrakes.

(47)   Visit the Blasket Islands, Irelands cultural tabernacle.

(48)   Bring your boots, your stick and your fishing tackle.

(49)   In the Blasket interpretive center there is so much to see.

(50)   The authors, the video, the books, and the scenes.

(51)   The Museums at Cill Mhic a' Domhnaigh and An Bhuiltín (Baile a' Fhirtéaraigh).

(52)   Well worth a visit, well worth seeing.

(53)   To the Oceanworld you will want to go, see the wonderful display of fish on show.

(54)   The Marina, the pier, the fishing boats, the nets, the corks, all that floats.

(55)   Go into a book shop buy a book, go into a pub read it in a snug.

(56)   The Bowling Alley is in John Street.

(57)   They also have a swimming pool and a bite to eat.

(58)   Comb the shops for local crafts.

(59)   The Tourist office will have answers to any questions you ask.

(60)   You cannot be in Dingle and not visit the King.

(61)   Not to get acquainted with Fungi would be a sin

(62)   Improve your swing at the driving range

(63)   Enjoy Pitch and Put and other games

(64)   Go to Baile na Buile to the Climbing Wall

(65)   With the gear they have there you'll never fall

(66)   If you are going to get married Dingle is the place to be

(67)   The Díseart and St. Marys Churches are in Green Street

(68)   The Harry Clarke (The Dingle windows) stained glass windows in the Díseart Church

(69)   Are a priceless wonder that bring viewers from all over the world

(70)   Go and see a film at the Cinema in Dyegate lane

(71)   Your Host is an expert and should be in the Hall of Fame

(72)   To the Conor Pass you will have to go

(73)   See the Mountains , the Valleys and the Lakes below

(74)   You can sit at this Pass day after after day

(75)   Absorb the scenery, the rocks and the Bay's

(76)   Brandon, Magharees and Glenteenassig.

(77)   Special places, absolutely fantastic.

(78)   Cathair Chonroí, Annascaul and Minard Castle.

(79)   Beautiful Inch, the Beach, the sea and the Cattle.

(80)   This is the Peninsula of Ryan's Daughter.

(81)   After 40 years this David Lean epic is still sought after.

(82)   Our Peninsula is blessed with many archaeological sites.

(83)   Beware of the Bulls and the dogs that bite.

(84)   The Beehive huts and Dún Beag Fort are a good place to start.

(85)   To see Gallarus and Cill Mhaolceadar will rise your heart.

(86)   If you are interested in Archaeology and we just mentioned a few places.

(87)   Ask in the Tourist office or at dingle activities and we will help you trace them.

(88)   Dún an Ór of the 1580 massacre.

(89)   700 Spanish man and Irish Daughters.

(90)   Lord Grey De Wilton gave the order to slay.

(91)   Sir Walter Raleigh, Edmond Denny and Spencer immediately obeyed.

(92)   The Towers on the hills are form the Neapolitan times.

(93)   Built between 1800 and 1806, now they look like shrines.

(94)   Ogham stones are numerous and seen all around the place.

(95) Written by the Old Celts as head stones and to mark their place.

(96)   The Regattas are held during the summer time of year.

(97)   In Ventry, Dingle, Brandon, Maherees and Ballydavid pier.

(98)   Don't forget Green St. and the Jewellery makers, the Glass, the Church and the Baldy Baker.

(99)   If you really want a wonderful experience, Ballydavid has all the ingredients.

(100) This is a special place of peace and love, A place to understand that there is a God above

(101) A place you come to examine your life,   A place to hug you Children and Kiss your Wife


 

 

 

 

 

 





 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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