Glenbeigh

In the heart of the Ring of Kerry lies the peaceful village of Glenbeigh.

A peaceful village in the which to relax, framed by the Coomasaharn horse-shoe mountains to the south, Seefin, and Curra to the east and west and Slievemish to the North. It is surrounded by great scenic beauty.

It is the ideal location to enjoy the outdoors also. Ideal for fishing, horse-riding, golf, tennis, board-sailing, canoeing, hand-gliding, mountain walking and orienteering. Rossbeigh Beach is renowned not only for safe swimming but for adventure sports and paragliding.

The people of Glenbeigh village will make you feel welcome. They will entertain you in cosy old world pubs with traditional music, song and dance. You will find restaurants serving simple meals, local specialities and gourmet delicacies. It is a village with a wide range of Holiday accommodation.

Local amenities

Golf courses

  • Dooks
  • Killorglin
  • Beaufort
  • Killarney
  • Waterville

Fishing

  • Caragh river
  • Caragh lake
  • Laune
  • The Behy
  • Rossbeigh Beach
  • Kells Bay

Pubs

  • The Towers Hotel
  • Peaders (Ashes)
  • Glenbeigh Hotel
  • Linda Ryans
  • The Red Fox Inn

Kids

  • Playground on Rossbeigh beach
  • Burkes activity centre

Restaurants

  • Towers Hotel (curra resturant) also serves bar food
  • The Glenbeigh hotel
  • Rumours bistro and coffee shop
  • Shenwaris takeaway

Hair salon

  • Dedication hair salon

Sports & Fitness

  • Gym and sportshall at the local GAA field
  • Tennis courts and basketball courts on Rossbeigh beach

Events

Horse racing on the the beach once a year and entertainment in the village for young and old throughout the weekend

Taxis

Walking, hillwalking and adventure

  • The Kerryway
  • Rossbeigh beach
  • Curra Mountain
  • Climb Carrantoohill, Irelands highest mountain
  • The windy gap