Great Blasket Travel Guide

Name: The Waterfront
Price range: ₹8,826
Rating: 9.2

Tourist Guide

One of the many abandoned 'huts' on the Great Blasket (An Blascaod Mór). The island was inhabited until 1953 when the Irish government evacuated the island. Many of the population immigrated to Springfield, Massachusetts in the USA.

The Great Blasket (An Blascaod Mór in Irish) was home to the most western Irish community until it was evacuated in 1953. The island population was never more than 150, yet it left behind a very rich written Irish legacy - the island boasted three writers Tomás Ó Criomhthain, Peig Sayers and Muiris Ó Súilleabháin whose books have been translated into several languages. There are now boat trips to the deserted island where the ruins of the village can still be see. I would recommend a visit to the excellent Blasket Visitor Centre in Dún Chaoin before going to the island, to learn more about the life and culture of the bygone island community.

We hiked on the great blasket Island and it was great. The views are incredible and you can also meet a group of seals.

Beautiful unspoilt and home to seal, wildlife, and two donkeys. Take a 30 minute boat with Blasket Island Ferries. Spend a full day, hike the island and enjoy a relaxing coffee amid spectacular scenery.

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Great Blasket Island Accommodation

Great Blasket Island Great Blasket Kerry

Stay at this lodge in Great Blasket. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Dunmore Head and Slea Head ...

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Dingle Harbour Lodge

The Wood Dingle Kerry

₹10,595

₹12,025 total

22 Mar - 23 Mar

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Stay at this guesthouse in Dingle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (446 reviews)

Had a lovely experience, spotless clean, staff lovely & friendly we had lovely chats with Skye in reception, also very accommodating & helpful.. Would definitely recommend

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

The Waterfront

The Waterside Dingle Kerry

₹8,826

₹10,018 total

26 Mar - 27 Mar

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Stay at this guesthouse in Dingle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (335 reviews)

Great location. Parking easy. Staff was lovely. Room was very tight. Just a carry on was tough to find space for

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

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Portmagee Seaside Retreat

Portmagee County Kerry

Stay at this apartment in Portmagee. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Skellig Experience Centre and Heatherhill Stables are located ...

10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)

By far my favorite place I’ve ever stayed in Ireland or America. Absolutely beautiful. Gorgeous views, lovely kitchen, the house was an amazing size. We had 3 adults and we all had amazing space. But this could easily fit 4-5 people. Everything was super accessible and we were taken care of for any ...

Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

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