Special Events
On the last weekend in July, the festival of
Lughnasa is held, with a wide variety of entertainment available. The
highlight of this weekend is the ascent of Mt Brandon, with music and
poetry reading and a picnic at its peak with the world at your feet — never to
be forgotten. On the Sunday, the Cloghane Pattern is celebrated with the
festivities moving to Brandon on the Monday night. Sheep shearing, dog trials,
traditional meat pies, face painting, street entertainers, open air dancing, and
music and poetry readings are just some of what is on offer. Of course, pints of
Guinness and traditional sessions can be found in all the local pubs over the
weekend, and indeed, throughout the year.
The Brandon Regatta is held
on one of the last Sundays in August every year. This is a series of curragh
(boat) races with many different categories.
Grade 1- Easy
From the church in Cloghane to Clochan Sidh, and back along Mullach road. Less
than one hour: Distance 4km.
Fermoyle Beach
Suitable for all age groups. This beach stretched from Cloghane to the Maharees.
From the Old church in Cloghane along the old path to Faha. One hour 5km grade
1.
From Brandon Village via public road through Lios & Teer and back to
village. One hour 5km.
Grade 2- Moderate
The old Green Road
From car park at Kilmore Cross to Dingle walk over Conor Pass and
Owenmore Valley. The route follows a green road all the way to Dingle town. Four
hours 16km.
Sauce Creek Walking Trail
Start and finish at Brandon Village. Take public road, bogland, and a well-surface
bog road. Four to five hours grade 2.
Grade 3- Difficult
Brandon Mountain
This is one of the most rewarding walks in Ireland. The route follows a series
of red & white metal poles. Because it is a popular walk there is a well
worn route. The initial section is tough as you gain height quickly, it later
levels off and finally riser sharply as the route zig zags thourght the eask.
For more information on the above walks and many more, please refer to Cloghane
/ Brandon Walking Guide. You will be able to find it in any shop in Cloghane
and Brandon.
Fishing - Some of the most rewarding (we hope!) fishing can be found in
the Cloghane/Brandon area. There are beautiful and challenging spots for
fly and anglers.
Cloghane Estuary
You can find peeler crabs and dig for clams, razorfish, cockle and lugworms at
low tide. You can try spinning with a small lure for bass and sea trout or by
using a sandeel and bubble float. You can catch thornbacks, flounders and mullet
as well.
Brandon Bay
Local boats can be hired at Brandon Bay and the Atlantic. There is an annual
shark fishing competition. You can find cod, haddock, hake, ling, john dory,
mackerel and salmon.
Surf Angler
Storm Beaches of Brandon Bay (bass, rays, flounder and small turbot and the
occasional sea trout and mullet)
Lake & river Angling
There are many lakes and river in the area where brown trout, white trout and
salmon can be caught.
For more information on fishing on the Dingle Peninsula refer to Bob Moss' Guide
to Shore Angling on the Dingle Peninsula or visit his web site at BobMoss.
Golf
Castelgregory Golf & Fishing Club is 6km from Cloghane. It is a links course
by the ocean.
Check out Castelgregory and other golf courses in County Kerry by visiting
kerrygolf.
Surfing, Windsurfing, Scuba and other water sports
There is about 10km of surfing on Brandon Bay. Equipment can be rented locally.
Horse Riding
Local equestrian center.
Swimming
There are many beautiful beaches in Cloghane/Brandon area. Cappagh Strand
is within walking distance of the Cottage and offers a sandy beach that is fun
for children and adults.
Sailing
There is a marina in Dingle, just over the Conor Pass from Cloghane, where you can learn to sail. Boats can be moored at
Brandon Pier.
- For information on self-catering cottage please see contact below.
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- Telephone
- +353 667138138
- Postal address
- Eileen & Kevin O'Neill
- Cloghane, Tralee,
- County Kerry
- Ireland
- Email
selfcateringcottage@brandonmountain.com
