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Dún Beag Fort and Visitor Centre
on the Dingle Peninsula

Dún Beag fort is a small but impressive and elaborate example of a promontory fort. One of the most dramatic archaeological sites on the Dingle Peninsula.

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History Of The Fort

Dún Beag fort is a small but impressive and elaborate example of a promontory fort and its location makes it one of the most dramatic archaeological sites on the Dingle Peninsula.

Built on a sheer cliff which projects South into Dingle Bay at the base of Mount Eagle, it’s extensive archeological excavation was undertaken in the late 1970’s. There was two major phases of occupation recorded by the archaeologists.

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Plan Your Visit

The Dun Beag Fort experience comprises of a visit to our short audio-visual interpretive room, where visitors can learn about the history of this archaeological treasure and understand what life was like for people living on the peninsula during this time.

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Things to do in Dingle

Things to do on the Dingle Peninsula

When visiting Ireland, the Dingle Peninsula is mentioned time and time again as a must see area along the Wild Atlantic Way. With mesmerising views, rugged, dramatic, and incredibly beautiful scenery along with many things to see and do. Here are a few outstanding places to visit on the Dingle Peninsula.

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What our visitors think

Great reconstruction of a ring fort. Feels like traveling in time!

Rodrigo Vaamonde

Amazing Vistas from this Ancient Fort.

Heidi B, Carnation, Washington.

Great place to stop while driving the Dingle Peninsula

Beachlovernc2015, Leland NC

It’s a Great Experience

Jennifer McPhail-Hastings

Absolutely Breathtaking!

Alexander Mecca

An Amazing Bit of Irish History.

TravelingCritic, France

Fascinating History and Great Views

Salty2010, Gold Coast, Australia.