 Triple parking on the main street |
 Daniel O'Connell Memorial Church |
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Cahersiveen
on Kerry Ring Road
Triple parking on the main street |
Daniel O'Connell Memorial Church |
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Typical two-language sign
The capital of the Iveragh Peninsula, Cahersiveen town lies at the foot of Benetee mountain, on the river fertha overlooking Valentia Harbour. It is on the renowned "Ring of Kerry", the most scenically beautiful drive in western Europe.
The Liberator Daniel O' Connnell (1775-1847) is the towns most famous son . The writer Sigerson Clifford was also born in the town and his poem "The Boys Of Barr Na Sraide" has been immortalized in song. The town contains many ancient anchoritic sites (heritage sites). Five of these are seen close to the town.
