Fahan BeeHive Huts
Fahan BeeHive Huts
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Tuesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Thursday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sunday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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ksufan88
Wichita, KS6,801 contributions
Sep 2024 • Friends
This attraction has a good parking area across the street from the entrance. Admission was 3 euros cash, and the site is accessed by walking a steep path to the top of the nearby hill. The ring fort was built here many years ago with excellent views of the surrounding countryside. Inside the fort are several beehive-shaped huts made entirely of stacked flat stones with low entrance doorways. Several are missing the very top of the roof, but there was still one that is completely enclosed. It was very interesting engineering achievement to see how the huts were constructed.
Written September 25, 2024
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Fiona Murray
Ireland48 contributions
Aug 2021 • Friends
No idea what this experience is about, 12 euros to walk up a small hill and look at a bunch of stones. I could buy a good jar of Manuka honey for the money spent visiting this scam of an experience. Giving Kerry and Dingle a bad reputation unfortunately.
Written August 18, 2021
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ser
11 contributions
Mar 2020
Reading about the bee hive huts made me excited to learn more about the way people lived in Ireland before modern life. I read about Fahan Beehives and expected the worst. ACTUALLY, I was surprised. My family went to see this on a cold, rainy March morning. We entered the huts and got a feel for what could have been. Sheep were grazing, rain was falling, a stiff breeze was blowing and the beehive was warm and dry. We enjoyed the visit. The scenery was peaceful, We did not get any sheep dog shows and did not share the site with many people. It was great for an introverted family.
Written March 16, 2020
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D P
Wellington, New Zealand8,068 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
If you can’t get to Skellig Michael to see the beehive huts on the Island then this is a good cheaper alternative.
For a small fee the farmer will let you walk up the hill to explore them on his land. They’re fascinating and the views over the Atlantic are wild, for us the weather was horizontally- and until you get to the huts which is a short 5 minute at tops walk up the hill there is no protection from Mother Nature!!
There is one complete hut and several semi complete with bits of wall and paths in all ways.
We loved it regardless off getting saturated and were so glad we went.
For a small fee the farmer will let you walk up the hill to explore them on his land. They’re fascinating and the views over the Atlantic are wild, for us the weather was horizontally- and until you get to the huts which is a short 5 minute at tops walk up the hill there is no protection from Mother Nature!!
There is one complete hut and several semi complete with bits of wall and paths in all ways.
We loved it regardless off getting saturated and were so glad we went.
Written October 2, 2023
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swiftmi
Knoxville, TN1,412 contributions
May 2023 • Family
We stopped to view the ruins here. You park in a small lot across the road, walk to the entrance and pay the a few euros per person to enter, walk up a hill( about 2-4 minutes) and then you are there. It is not large and spending 20-30 minutes is about right. Very interesting. The views are also nice from the hill
Written May 23, 2023
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Mark H
50 contributions
Feb 2020
This was an interesting attraction to visit, admission is quite reasonable. The structures really make you wonder how it was possible to create these structures without machinery or sophisticated tools and have them stand so long. As per many oddities that dot the world it is bewildering. On the day of my visit it was a ridiculously blustery day with a storm blowing dale force winds. If you get the opportunity to go , do it. Life is too short not to avail yourself of the wonders that surround us.
Written February 9, 2020
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JHMTTL
Woodbine, MD1,795 contributions
Jul 2022
We took an organized mini-bus tour around the Dingle Peninsula which included a stop at the Fahan BeeHive Huts. I suggest you take an organized tour vs, driving yourself in order to avoid any parking challenges and yo will be able to visit far more sites. The BeeHive huts are interesting and worth a visit.
Written November 26, 2022
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nolajackie
New Orleans, LA115 contributions
Jun 2023 • Couples
This was our first stop on the Slea Head Loop. The ancient forts are so interesting and there is also a nice sea view. Across the street there is even more to see. We watched sheep being sheared and the dogs were fascinating. Such smart animals! I'm not sure if there is a schedule, but we just happened to walk up at the right time for the shearing. Please note that you pay a few Euros at each stop, kind of a pain.
Written July 7, 2023
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Dirk N
Belfast, UK12 contributions
Jun 2020 • Friends
The beehives are a fascinating part of Irelands history and worthwhile seeing for a few euro.
However, trying to make money out of lamb petting, etc is a joke. Ireland lost too many tourists returning because of the greedy few.
On the same route enjoy a stop at The Stonehouse.
However, trying to make money out of lamb petting, etc is a joke. Ireland lost too many tourists returning because of the greedy few.
On the same route enjoy a stop at The Stonehouse.
Written February 3, 2021
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clavid
Barnsley, UK69 contributions
Oct 2022 • Couples
Visited here briefly on a tour, it’s ok if you are into this sort of thing you will enjoy it. Also the fee is low to see it. There’s a couple of lady’s standing with stalls outside on the road who sell nice items one being sweet treats ie flapjack, brownie etc the other selling jewellery and healing stones etc. worth a stop
Written October 23, 2022
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Until what time is the site open to visit?
Written March 10, 2020
Not sure about the hours open, we were there around mid day-early afternoon. As for entry fee I'm pretty sure it was only a euro or two each.
Written March 11, 2020
The Bee Hive Huts are on private property. Simple signage.The farmer/owner collects the Euro at the primitive gate to entrance. Open by 9 AM or so. Beautiful views of the sea and pastures. Worth it.
Written January 26, 2019
Is the location on this map accurate? Are the beeHives easy to find from the town of dingle? I found information that shows 2 different locations on the map.
Written July 6, 2018
The Beehive Huts are about 750 metres West of Dun Beag Fort on the Slea Head Drive, West of Dingle. The parking is on the Atlantic Ocean side and you need to cross the road to get to the Huts. It's a couple of Euros to get in.
Unfortunately, we would have preferred to visit the Dun Beag Fort ruins, but it was closed when we were there in March 2018 as part of the Fort had apparently fallen into the sea.
Written July 6, 2018
Was is minimum time to spend here
Written September 26, 2017
Hi,
Really a lot depends on the weather. On a fine day at least one hour. If the weather is bad, I would recommend not going unless you have good outdoor clothing and do not mind getting way. The site is very open without any shelter.
Written October 21, 2017
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