Caherciveen Town
 Cahersiveen with a population of around 1200 people is one of the westernmost towns in Ireland and hence one of the westernmost towns in Europe. It has remained principally a market town down the centuries and never fully enjoyed the benefits of the tourist industry perhaps making it one of the more original towns on the Ring of Kerry. The town of Cahersiveen lies at the foot of Beentee Mountain, on the river Fertha and overlooks Valentia Harbour. A beautiful marina has been added to the town in recent years and if you are a boating or marine enthusiast then it’s well worth a visit. The other main attractions in the area are the Daniel O’ Connell Memorial Church, the Old Barracks, Ballycarbery Castle, Cahergal & Leacanabuaile stone forts, all described in more later (see Cahirciveen menu).
Ballycarbery Castle, Cahergal and Leacanabuaile
Approximately 5km beyond Cahersiveen, referred to by the locals as “over the water” (with the old barracks on your right drive over the bridge, continue approximately 1km until you come to the crossroads, turn to the left, you will see a signpost for Ballycarbery Castle, Cahergal and Leacanabuaile) you will find three of the most interesting sites in Cahersiveen (all free of charge) and some beautiful views of the town (Read more..)
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 Daniel O'Connel (The Liberator) & Daniel O’ Connel Memorial Church
Cahirciveen's most famous historic figure is undoubtedly Daniel O'Connel, who was born on 6 August 1775. His birthplace (Carahan) can be found just outside Cahersiveen to the left of the bridge as you enter the town from the Killarney side. A monument to Daniel O’ Connell can be found here overlooking his birthplace. It is convenient to stop here and read the plaques as the first stop on your trip around Cahersiveen.
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Old Barracks
 Another unusual building of interest in Cahersiveen is the old Royal Irish Constabulary (RIC) barracks. The old barracks now a heritage centre, was designed and constructed between 1869 and 1871. According to various old stories the barracks was built from the plans for another British barracks in India, which got mixed up. Is this true who knows? Is it worth visiting and paying the entrance fee?? I will leave that up to yourself, personally I wouldn't but its worth a look from the outside.
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