Historic ruins and castles on the Iveragh Peninsula
The Iveragh Peninsula preserves a timeline of Irish history, from Bronze Age monuments like the Kenmare Stone Circle to the sophisticated dry-stone masonry of Staigue Fort. This collection features 16th-century coastal fortifications, such as Ballycarbery and Ballinskelligs Castles, alongside early medieval ringforts like Cahergal and Leacanabuile. These sites showcase the defensive architecture and communal living spaces that defined the landscape of County Kerry for millennia.
Kenmare Stone Circle
One of the largest stone circles in Southwest Ireland, this Bronze Age monument consists of 15 stones arranged around a central boulder burial.
Cahergal Ring Fort
A partially restored early medieval stone fort featuring massive dry-stone walls with internal terraced stairways and the remains of a central circular dwelling.
Leacanabuile Ring Fort
Dating to the 9th or 10th century, this hill-top stone fort contains the foundations of several internal stone dwellings overlooking the Valentia River.
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