Ballymacquin Upper

Places of Interest

Banna Strand

Beach

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Banna Strand, also known as Banna Beach, is a beach in north County Kerry, Ireland. It is an Atlantic Ocean beach extending from the Smallrock and Blackrock in the North to Carrahane at its southern edge. Banna Strand is situated 4 km southwest of Ballymacquin Upper.

Ballyheigue Castle

Ruins

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Ballyheigue Castle, in Ballyheigue, County Kerry, is a ruined Tudor-gothic-revival-style mansion. It was used as a residence of the Crosbie family and later as a jail. It has been burned twice. It is currently part of a golf course. Ballyheigue Castle is situated 3½ km north of Ballymacquin Upper.

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Ballyheige

Village

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Ballyheigue, officially Ballyheige, is a coastal town and civil parish in County Kerry, Ireland. It is 18 km northwest of Tralee along the R551 road. It is a scenic locale which forms part of the Wild Atlantic Way and has several miles of beaches that connect to Banna Strand to the south, and Kerry Head to the north. Ballyheige is situated 3 km north of Ballymacquin Upper.

Ardfert

Village

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Ardfert is a village and civil parish in County Kerry, Ireland. Historically a religious centre, the economy of the locality is driven by agriculture and its position as a dormitory town, being only 8 km from Tralee. Ardfert is situated 5 km southeast of Ballymacquin Upper.

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