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Sneem is a place on the Atlantic Kenmare Bay on the peninsula Iveragh in the County Kerry in the southwest the republic Ireland.
background
- Sneem (Irish: An tSnaidhm) located 30 km west of Kenmare, the next most important small town, and 50 km southwest of Killarney; however, you should plan at least an hour for the drive there.
- The article includes the area of the R 568 (the road to Killarney) up to Moll's Gap, as well as in the area of the N 70 between Parknasilla and Derreenauliff (inclusive).
- The village is separated into a northern and a southern part by the stream "Sneem River", each with a main square as an optical center. There is a bottleneck at the bridge.
getting there
By plane
The nearest airport is Kerry County Airport, approx. 70 km
By bus
In the street
Sneem is on the N 70 Ring of Kerry. Of Killarney From Molls Gap the R 568 leads to Sneem. There is also a narrow road Killorgin through the mountains over Glencar, but less than 4 m wide.
By boat
The nearest ferry port is in Cork, approx. 120 km
For pleasure boats: The village of Sneem is further away from the Atlantic Ocean Bay Kenmare Bay. The estuary of the river Sneem (Sneem Pier) is too shallow for many seaworthy pleasure craft. There are better mooring options around 3 km away (Oysterbed Pier). There are other mooring options at Derreenauliff (Gleece Pier).
By bicycle
The bicycle variant of the Ring of Kerry still leads over large sections of the N 70.
mobility
You can't do without a car because the town center is small and all the sights are further away. The streets are narrow and, by German standards, miserable. But once you've got used to it, it's fun. Every now and then you have to fold in the exterior mirror when there is oncoming traffic.
Tourist Attractions
Churches
- Catholic Church of St. Michael. From the 20th century.
- Anglican Church. Built in 1911, beautiful parish garden.
Parks
- Sneem Sculpture Park and Garden of the Senses
- North Square and South Square squares
activities
- hike
- The Kerryway has been available for hiking for some time. It's well signposted.
- There are two loops at Sneem, i.e. circular hiking trails for half-day tours. No opportunity to stop for a break.
- Water sports (see above restriction) in the area of the Kenmare Bay. Official beaches are a few kilometers away.
- Golf (in Parknasilla)
shop
Most of the shops are open every day!
- Mace supermarket, on South Sqare. With an ATM (the only one in Sneem), there are only small amounts <200 EUR.
- Grocery store O'Sullivan's Foodstore, in North Square. Good homemade jams, camping supplies.
- Butchery (fresh meat and German salami).
- Bakery, there is a larger selection in Kenmare.
The Moll's Gap also includes:
- A sales point of the Avoca-Handwavers
- Blacksmith's workshop at Pancake Cottage
kitchen
- Snack "The Hungry Knight". Simple presentation of food and drinks, only soft drinks.
- The Blue Bull Bar and Restaurant. 16 EUR lunch incl. Drink.
- Murphy's Bar. Postcard is available across Ireland.
- O'Sheas Pub and Restaurant
- Village Kitchen. "Family restaurant", only soft drinks, "pub food" style meals.
- Several restaurants
- Pancake Cottage, 20 km towards Moll's Gap. Pancake restaurant and iron forge workshop with sales. Drinks: soft drinks, tea and wine.
nightlife
There is also music in the pubs during the week. Traditionally Irish, but different too.
A completely different event is the night sky, which is spectacular because of the lack of scattered light.
accommodation
- There are several B&B and holiday apartments in Sneem.
- Burns Cottage, in Derreenauliff, 9 km from North Square. Up to 5 beds. The kitchen equipment is incomplete, mainly pots and coffee filters are missing. Otherwise, it's interesting to spend a week here. Because Burns Cottage is far away from the road network, the cottage can be classified as family-friendly.Price: 300 EUR / week (depending on the season).
- Parknasilla Hotel. Internationally known. It was renovated in the first half of 2008.
health
Practical advice
There is a post office in South Square next to the wool shop. Cell phone reception is good.
trips
- Waterville
