About Ballyferriter
Ballyferriter (Baile an Fheirtéaraigh) is a small Gaeltacht village on the Dingle Peninsula, in west County Kerry, between Ballydavid and Ventry and close to Dunquin. It has a peaceful, rural character, with stone-walled fields, Atlantic scenery and a strong Irish-language identity, while Dingle provides the nearest larger centre for extensive shopping and services. Everyday life is village-based, with a local shop, community facilities, pubs and places to eat, although many residents travel to Dingle for work, secondary schooling and larger errands. Scoil Náisiúnta an Fheirtéaraigh serves local primary pupils, and Pobalscoil Chorca Dhuibhne in Dingle is the main nearby secondary school. Bus Éireann services connect the peninsula with Dingle and Tralee, but private transport is generally important for commuting and accessing amenities. Local attractions and leisure options include nearby beaches, coastal walks, archaeological sites and the Blasket Islands ferry connections from Dunquin. Ballyferriter’s pubs and cafés provide an informal social focus, while the surrounding villages and Dingle add restaurants, sport, healthcare and cultural activities.
Property Market in Ballyferriter
Based on 1 property for sale in Ballyferriter
Property types
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What’s in Ballyferriter
Schools
Local Gaelscoil-style primary school serving Ballyferriter and surrounding peninsula communities.
Irish-medium community secondary school in Dingle, serving students across West Kerry.
Nearby adult education and training provision in Dingle for local learners.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Seasonal and scheduled peninsula service linking Dingle with surrounding villages.
Local connections provide access to shopping, schools, healthcare and onward services.
Main road connection through Ballyferriter towards Dingle, Ventry and Dunquin.
Strategic route linking Dingle with Tralee and the wider Kerry road network.
Amenities
Traditional Ballyferriter pub known for music, conversation and local community atmosphere.
Convenient local provisions for groceries, essentials and everyday household purchases.
Local heritage museum interpreting the history, language and archaeology of Corca Dhuibhne.
Visit website ↗Important village venue for meetings, events, classes and community activities.
Nearby sheltered beach offering scenic walks, swimming and views across Dingle Bay.
Nearest major service centre, with supermarkets, cafés, restaurants, healthcare and banking.
Scenic coastal departure point for Blasket Islands trips and dramatic peninsula walks.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games club drawing players and families from West Kerry communities.
Village organisation supporting local events, facilities and community development initiatives.
Strong Irish-language network supported by local schools, cultural events and organisations.
Independent local museum and visitor attraction focused on peninsula heritage and culture.
Visit website ↗Nearby Areas
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