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Waterville City Info & Local Attractions

Main street in Waterville

Above : Main Street in Waterville

Waterville

Brief Description

Between Ballinskelligs Bay and Lough Currane on the Ring of Kerry. The lough’s Church Island has a 12th century ruin and a beehive cell believed to have been used in the 6th century by St Finan Cam.

Off shore are the Skelligs Islands. On Great Skellig are two churches, two oratories and six beehive cells, all pre 10th century

Local Area attractions

Salmon fishing resort plus golf and fine sandy beaches.

Boat trips.

Valentia Island Info & Local Attractions

Aerial View of Valentia Island

Above : View Of Valentia Island

Valentia Island

Brief Description

Reached by bridge from a side road off N70. Island is popular as a resort. The first successful Atlantic telegraph cable was laid from here in 1866

Local Area attractions

Boats available for hire for deep sea fishing also excursions to Church Island which has an ancient oratory and beehive huts.

Nearby are the gardens and fuchsia glade of Glanleam.