Cahirciveen (The stone fort of little
Sive) is a small rural town on the rugged south-west coast of County
Kerry.
"One wonders in this place why anyone is left in Dublin
or London or Paris, when it would be better, one would think, to
live in a tent or hut, with this magnificent sea and sky, and to
breath this wonderful air which is like wine in one's teeth."
(George Bernard Shaw)
Our remoteness gives the town a very special
character and atmosphere. We have the highest average temperature
in Ireland and air which is cleaned by 3000 miles of Atlantic
Ocean. This is why you will find a profusion of both native
wild flowers and exotic species reminiscent of Madeira or
South Africa or New Zealand.
Many visitors remark on the friendly and helpful nature of
the people of this area. The colourful houses and shops reflect
the cheerfulness of its inhabitants. By the way, there are
four ways of spelling the name of the town: Cahirciveen, Cahirsiveen,
Caherciveen and the locally preferred way Cahersiveen. If
that is not sufficiently confusing try the original Cathair
Saidhbhín.
Caherciveen is a thriving little town.It is the principal
shopping and administrative centre for south-west Kerry with excellent
restaurants and pubs. Seafood is our speciality, fresh from the
Atlantic.
I enjoy living in an area of outstanding natural beauty and hope
that you will enjoy it also.
