Sneem Village Hub

Community noticeboard

Visitor guide

Welcome to Sneem — the knot in the Ring of Kerry.

A village of two squares, a stone bridge and some of the friendliest pubs in the south-west. Here's where the locals would point you.

Start here

Garden of the Senses

A sheltered village garden you can touch, smell and listen to.

The Wild Garden

Native planting, pollinators and a quiet woodland walk.

Sneem River

Cascades, salmon pools, otter tracks and the village bridge.

Sculpture Trail

Stone, bronze and steel works dotted around the village.

Things to do

Where the locals would point you — walks, viewpoints, swims.

Local directory

Pubs, restaurants, shops, accommodation and services.

Activities & clubs

GAA, rowing, golf, fishing, swimming — get involved.

The village story

About Sneem

History, heritage and the story behind the name An tSnaidhm — "the knot".

Read the story People of Sneem

Notable People of Sneem

Figures from politics, sport, exploration and law with roots in the village.

All attractions

Sneem Sculpture Park

An outdoor walk with pieces by James Scanlon and a striking pyramid honouring the village's twinning with Tallinn.

Staigue Stone Fort

One of the largest and finest ring forts in Ireland, built in the early Iron Age. 15 minutes' drive west.

Castlecove, 12 km west

Kerry Way — Sneem to Caherdaniel

A spectacular 18 km section of the Kerry Way over open hill above the Atlantic.

Trailhead by the bridge

The Blue Bull

Traditional pub serving fresh seafood chowder, Kerry lamb and a famous Guinness pour.

Parknasilla Resort

Historic hotel set in 500 acres on the shore of the Kenmare River. Open to non-residents for afternoon tea.

Parknasilla, 4 km east

Sea Kayaking with Atlantic Irish

Guided paddles in the sheltered bays of the Kenmare River — seals, otters and sea caves.

Garden of the Senses

A two-acre community sensory garden on Quay Road — raised beds, willow tunnel, mini orchard and a butterfly panel. Green Flag winner 2024.

The Wild Garden

A community wild garden off Quay Road with native planting, boules court, amphitheatre, dead hedge and wetland — created by Sneem TidyTowns in 2021/22.

Sneem River

Riverside walks from village to Kenmare Bay — wildflower meadows, native trees, salmon, otters, kingfishers and white-tailed sea eagles.

Village & catchment