Waterville [ An Coirean ]

About the area

The Little Whirlpool is the premier coastal tourist centre of South West Kerry and is on the famous Ring of Kerry. It has attracted many famous celebrities down through the years including Tiger Woods, Catherine Zeta Jones, Charlie Chaplin and his family. 

Waterville nestles between Lough Currane and Ballinskelligs Bay where you will find mountains and lakeland with the added advantage of the sea on your doorstep.     

Local Attractions

• Golf at Waterville Championship golf links and the new Skellig Bay course
  
• salmon / trout fishing on world famous Lough Currane
  
• shore angling on Inny strand
  
• kayaking
  
• surfing
  
• abseiling
  
• watersports
  
• blue flag beaches
  
• walking the Kerry Way
  
• horse riding, boat trip to UNESCO World Heritage Site of Skellig Michael
  
• archaeological sites
  
• Old Commercial Cable Station Museum
  
• Derrynane House and National Park home of Daniel O Connell
  
• Charlie Chaplin statue
  
• Teach Amergin Arts Centre and Theatre.