HARBOUR HOUSE, Scraggane Pier, The Maharees, Castlegregory, Co Kerry
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Perhaps
it is the urgent call of Dingle or even the Conor Pass – but for
whatever reason a great many travellers from Tralee pass the signpost
for Castlegregory ~ never visit the place. That is both good and bad. It
is good because it means this admirable village seldom suffers the
pressure on accommodation that at times splits Dingle at the seams. It
is bad because so many don't know what they are missing. Castlegregory
sits in the middle of a veritable animal and bird sanctuary; it has as
its back garden an incredible wilderness, including the wonderful coum
of Glanteenassig (the valleys of the waterfall); it has more than its
share of colourful, even eccentric, hostelries; and it has a history for
those curious to inquire both rich and poignant. In terms of size, the
little town on the shore of Lough Gill may be only a backwater of its
former self -that of course is the story of these parts. At the turn of
the century, it rivalled Tralee as a burgeoning metropolis. Now, with
the railroad gone and whole generations emigrated, there remain only
slimmed down versions of the fishing and vegetable-growing industries
and all their subsidiary crafts that once made the place buzz. But
Castlegregory retains a legacy from its golden age: a certain confidence
and energy disproportionate to its size Send an E-Mail to Contact Rose Sutehall for further details on reserving your place.
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Fax ++ 353 66 71 39557 |
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Harbour House has grown from small beginnings to the stage where it now comprises of thirteen en-suite twin bedrooms all with epic sea views, large changing room, shower block, drying room, lecture rooms, dive shop, meeting rooms, tv lounge, spacious social lounge and restaurant with panoramic views of the breathtaking scenery of the Maharee Islands. Today the whole family is involved in the running of the centre, Sandra, Aileen, Ronnie and Phillip are all experienced Instructors. They teach the full range of PADI Courses from Open Water to Instructor. |