The ‘Down’ train en route to Valentia Island having passed Mountain Stage just outside Glenbeigh Gleensk Viaduct Glenbeigh Station The Killorglin to Valentia Railway Prior to the arrival of the Railway ( Killorglin to Valentia Harbour 1893) South West Kerry was then an impoverished and isolated region with little or
Many travellers passing through Glenbeigh along the Ring of Kerry will have noticed the ruins of the castle-like house on the outskirts of the village. Modern day view of the ruins of Wynne’s Castle This building, known by many names including Glenbeigh Castle, Winn or Wynn’s Castle and Wynne’s Folly,
GLENBEIGH PARISH Glenbeigh Civil Parish, Barony of Iveragh, Co Kerry. Located at 52.0562N and 9.9403W. It has an area of 61.5 sq.km, 15196 acres , 23.7 sq. miles and 27 town lands. When you include Glencar there is a total of 51 town lands, 31000 acres and 48 sq. miles.
This ballad was written in 1965 by Killorglin born Chrissie Hawes who lived in Glenbeigh for a period of time. She operated a bed and breakfast on the Station Road and was also an enthusiastic member of the local ICA guild. The ballad was revived and put to music by