Cahersiveen

Cahersiveen (also: Cahirciveen, Caherciveen, Cahirsiveen; Irish: Cathair Saidhbhín ) is a place on the Iveragh Peninsula in the southwest of Ireland. It is located on the famous Ring of Kerry tourist route and is equipped with 1,294 inhabitants ( 2006), one of the larger villages in County Kerry.

In the village is a Catholic church, which is the only one that is named after a lay ( Daniel O'Connell ). The town lies on the River Fertha, and at the foot of the mountain Bentee. Furthermore, can be found in the town barracks of the former Royal Irish Constabulary (RIC; translated literally: royal Irish police ). According to legend, this building was built in error according to the plans for a British barracks in India. Today is located in the barracks Old Barracks Heritage Centre.

Far from the village lie the great Duns of Cahergall ( completely restored ) and Leacanabuaile.

The politician and freedom fighter Daniel O'Connell (1775-1847) was born near Cahersiveen, the priest and resistance fighter Hugh O'Flaherty died in 1963 in Cahersiveen.