About Ventry
Ventry is a small Gaeltacht village on the Dingle Peninsula, about eight kilometres west of Dingle town, with a strongly rural, coastal character and views across Ventry Harbour. Living here means a quieter pace, close access to beaches, sea walks and the wider scenery of the Slea Head area, while Dingle provides most everyday shopping, professional services and evening entertainment. Ventry’s long sandy beach is a major local attraction, and the village is also associated with nearby archaeological and historic sites, including the Riasc monastic settlement and coastal landscapes leading towards Dunquin. Local education is centred on Scoil Náisiúnta Fionn Trá, with secondary schooling generally accessed in Dingle. Public transport is limited compared with larger towns, although Bus Éireann services connect the peninsula with Dingle and onward destinations; most residents rely on a car for commuting, shopping and school travel. The village and surrounding townlands have seasonal pubs, cafés and food businesses, while Dingle offers a broader choice of restaurants, traditional music venues and supermarkets. Pointe na Páirce provides a distinctive local amenity and community focus, and outdoor pursuits such as walking, cycling, surfing, swimming and Gaelic games are central to life in the area.
Property Market in Ventry
Based on 3 properties for sale in Ventry
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What’s in Ventry
Schools
Local primary school serving Ventry and surrounding Gaeltacht communities through Irish.
Dingle secondary school providing broad post-primary education for the peninsula.
Gaelscoil serving families around Ballyferriter and the western peninsula.
Further education and training provision available in nearby Dingle.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Connects Dingle with parts of the Dingle Peninsula, subject to timetable variations.
Local and regional services from Dingle provide onward links towards Tralee and Kerry towns.
Scenic regional road linking Ventry with Dingle, Ballyferriter, Dunquin and Slea Head.
Main regional route connecting Dingle eastwards towards Annascaul, Castlemaine and Tralee.
Amenities
Sheltered sandy beach popular for swimming, walking and family days outdoors.
Recognisable local venue and amenity associated with community, events and outdoor activity.
Scenic harbour setting supporting coastal views, walks and water-based recreation.
Nearby town offering supermarkets, pharmacies, cafés, restaurants, banks and everyday services.
Public library providing books, internet access and community facilities in nearby Dingle.
Popular family attraction featuring marine exhibits beside Dingle Harbour.
Harbour facility supporting boating, sailing and waterfront activity near the town centre.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games club supporting football, community participation and youth activity.
Local groups help organise cultural, sporting and community activities in the parish.
Traditional local pub and hospitality venue serving residents and visitors seasonally.
Nearby Dingle provides year-round shops, restaurants, cafés, galleries and tourism services.
Nearby Areas
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