Castlegregory - Dingle Peninsula - Kerry

Castlegregory - Caisleán Ghriaire - Gregory's Castle

Castlegregory is situated at the foot of a narrow neck of land which divides Tralee Bay from Brandon Bay.

Origin of Castlegregory: In the 16th century Gregory Hoare built a castle where the village is now situated. Tragedy surrounded this family beginning with the wedding of Gregory's son, Hugh, to Ellen Moore whose father was an old enemy of Gregory Hoare. On the day of the wedding(1566), Gregory fell dead on the threshold of his Castle when he was trying to stop the wedding party from entering his castle. The castle was passed onto Hugh and in 1580 Lord Grey Queen Elizabeth's deputy, stopped at the castle among Hugh's guests were Sir Walter Raleigh, Captain Denny, Edmund Spenser and Walter Hussey of Dingle. Ellen had objected to the arrival of her country's enemies and in a rage she emptied all the wine and beer onto the cellar floor. When Hugh found out what she had done he became so enraged he stabbed her to death. The next morning when Lord Grey was bringing Hugh to be charged of killing his wife Hugh Hoare collapsed and died on the very same threshold that his father had fallen on the day of the wedding.

Castlegregory Arch: An arched doorway from the castle of Gregory Hoare can still be seen in the village at Tailor's Row.

The Old Railway: From 1891-1939 a narrow gauge branch railway from Tralee to Dingle with a branch line to Castlegregory was open. This line was very popular because of the beautiful scenery. However the light railway from Tralee to Dingle was dangerous and it was demonstrated by two events, the "pig special disaster" in which the train plunged off the Camp bridge in 1893, and some years later when the train was blown off the tracks by a gust of wind at Driscoll cottage.

Harry Clarke Window: In the Catholic church in Castlegregory is a stained glass window designed by Ireland's finest artist in stained glass painting.

Surfing: The area has become renowned for surfing with the world championships been held there in 2000.

Essentials: Fine restaurants, pubs, petrol station are all located in the village.

	Airlie House, Castlegregory Airlie House is a traditional Kerry residence located in the town of Castlegregory on the Dingle peninsula in West Kerry. Category:House Rental Season:June - September Location:Dingle Peninsula	Web_Site
	An Tigh Beag, Castlegregory The property is located in Glanteenassig valley beside the wellknown forest park. It is 3km from Aughacasla village and 6km from Castlegregory village. An Tigh Beag is situated in a very peaceful secluded alpine setting of lakes, waterfalls and mount Category:House Rental Season:All Year Location:Dingle Peninsula	Web_Site
	Brandon View Cottage, Castlegregory Brandon View Cottage is situated on the Tullig Road, just a one minute drive from the picturesque village of Castlegregory on County Kerry’s world-renowned Dingle peninsula.At Brandon View Cottage guests are assured of a warm welcome in our custom-bu Category:B&B Season:All Year Location:Dingle Peninsula	Web_Site
	Castlegregory Cards, Castlegregory If you have visited the Dingle Peninsula, you know that on your return home words cannot describe the beauty and splendour of the area.A wide selection of picture cards, postcards and greeting cards are available in Castlegregory Post Office. Category:Souvenir Season:All Year Location:Dingle Peninsula	Web_Site
	Castlegregory House, Castlegregory Castlegregory House is a new build residence in an off street courtyard, centrally located in Castlegregory Village on the Dingle peninsula in West Kerry.Castlegregory House is located only minutes away from the nearest beach, dining, shops, church a Category:House Rental Season:All Year Location:Dingle Peninsula	Web_Site
	Crab Apple Cottage, Castlegregory Crabapple Cottage is a traditionally styled open plan cottage with all modern conveniences.Crabapple Cottage is beside the village of Stradballysituated 11 miles from Dingle town along the Dingle Peninsula with beautiful views of Tralee Bay. Category:House Rental Season:All Year Location:Dingle Peninsula	Web_Site
	Fahamore Lodge, Castlegregory Fahamore Lodge is a newly built 6 bedroom dormer bungalow located in Fahamore village on the Maharees peninsula in West Kerry. Category:House Rental Season:All Year Location:Dingle Peninsula	Web_Site
	Flynns House - House Rental, Castlegregory The house is situated in the area of Maharees, a sandy peninsula and islands, therefore this bungalow offers an ideal location for a beach holiday and an ideal base for touring the Dingle Peninsula. Category:House Rental Season:All Year Location:Dingle Peninsula	Web_Site
	Green Acres Caravan Park, Castlegregory Green Acres Caravan and Camping Park is situated in one of the most beautiful parts of Ireland, looking over Tralee Bay along the Dingle Peninsula.This family run park has been welcoming visitor's since 1992 and provides a peaceful setting for the pe Category:Caravan Park Season:Easter - October Location:Dingle Peninsula	Web_Site
	Kellihers B&B, Castlegregory Kellihers B&B is situated in Castlegregory Village along the Dingle Peninsula, a perfect location in a peaceful setting on the Dingle Way Walking Route.All bedrooms are en suite with television and tea making facilities ... Category:B&B Season:All Year Location:Dingle Peninsula	Web_Site
	Kilshannig Cottage, Castlegregory Kilshannig Cottage is a 4 bedroom house with stunning sea views located in Kilshannig Village on the Maharees Peninsula in West Kerry. Category:House Rental Season:All Year Location:Dingle Peninsula	Web_Site
	M Lynch, Castlegregory This house is along the Dingle Peninsula close to Castlegregory village and is set on a private and landscaped site within 100 yards of the beach.It is fully furnished and can accommodate a party of up to seven people Category:House Rental Season:All Year Location:Dingle Peninsula	Web_Site
	Maharabeg House, Castlegregory Marabeg House is a comfortable two story house located 1km from Castlegregory Village on the Maharee's peninsula with spectacular views of Mount BrandonThe house has four bedrooms, 3 double and 1 single, and can accommodate a party of seven people. Category:House Rental Season:All Year Location:Dingle Peninsula	Web_Site
	O Connors Trekking, Castlegregory O Connors Trekking is located 3 miles from Castlegregory village, on one of the longest beaches in Ireland (14 miles long), with magnificent scenic views of mountains and the Atlantic ocean Category:Horse Riding Season:All Year Location:Dingle Peninsula	Web_Site
	Ocean View - House Rental, Castlegregory Ocean View is a modern bungalow, situated on a private elevated site which offers outstanding views of the entrance to the Tralee Bay from the Atlantic and the Tralee Bay itself. The house also offers a panoramic view of the Maharees Peninsula and th Category:House Rental Season:All Year Location:Dingle Peninsula	Web_Site
	Orchard House - B&B, Castlegregory Orchard House is a family home located in the idyllic village of Castlegregory along the Dingle Way Walk Route. It is convenient to all cultural, sporting, leisure amenities and 5 minutes walk from beach. Category:B&B Season:March - October Location:Dingle Peninsula	Web_Site
	Seaview House, Castlegregory Sea View House is a traditional Irish cottage, situated on a private elevated site just off the main Tralee-Dingle road and offers breathtaking panoramic views of Tralee Bay and surroundings.The house has two double bedrooms and one twin bedroom Category:House Rental Season:All Year Location:Dingle Peninsula	Web_Site
	Teach Inse Luachra, Castlegregory Teach Inse Luachra is a four bedroom holiday home located along the Dingle Peninsula 1km from Castlegregory village. It is nestled between mountains and sea in a very peaceful and safe environment. Category:House Rental Season:All Year Location:Dingle Peninsula	Web_Site

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