Waterville
 Stunningly situated between the wild Atlantic Ocean and the fresh water lake of Lough Currane sits the beautiful village of Waterville. It is shameful to even contemplate the tens of thousands of people who have visited Waterville, photographed Charlie Chaplin, walked the sea front and departed this jewel oblivious to the fact that Waterville’s second expanse of water (Lough Currane) is only a mere “stones throw” behind them. Waterville is unique in the fact that it is the only village on the Ring of Kerry that is actually right on the coast (you can taste the salt water on the main street on a calm day) and sandwiched on a strip of ground between lake and ocean.
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Church Island Waterville
 One of the least visited and thus more original sites in Watervilleis that of church island. Church island sits in the middle of Lough Currane (Waterville Lake) and can only be accessed by hiring a boat locally. On the island you will find the remains of an old Irish monastery dating back to around the 12th century built in Romanesque style. You don’t have to be into architecture to appreciate the craftsmanship and dedication that went into the building of the church. Also located on the island is St Fininas Cell believed to be the is associated with the sixth century saint known as Fionan Cam (Fionan the Squint-eyed).
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Glenmore Museum & former Glenmore Primary School
 What was once a primary school built in 1893 now plays home to a little heritage centre. The museum or heritage centre is located in the valley of Glenmore some 9km from Waterville overlooking Waterville lake. It is an idyllic setting today but was probably a remote and harsh location when it served its original purpose.
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