An Dromaid
Dromid
The spectacular landscape of the Cummeragh Bog in winter.
Dromid is actually a small townland in the valley between the Cummeragh and Inny Rivers, which also border the village of Waterville. Locally, however, the entire valley is often referred to as ‘Dromid’ (or Dromod). The small village of Cillin Líath (which translates as the little grey church) has a surprising range of services. The area is in the heart of Iveragh and in the heart of the peninsula’s Gaeltacht. Surrounded by farmland and blanket bog extending through the hills and valleys, rivers flowing into lakes and some of the darkest skies on the peninsula, the natural beauty of Iveragh’s interior rivals that of the coastline.
The view over Dromid from Ballagh Oisín pass towards Ballinskelligs Bay, where the Inny river enters the sea.
Dromid is a fantastic base for those with an interest in Iveragh’s great outdoors. Its central location provides plenty of options to explore the peninsula’s popular walking trails and cycling routes. Lying in the core zone of the Kerry International Dark Sky Reserve, Dromid is also a great place to reconnect with the wonders of the night sky.
If you’re interested to learn more about Iveragh’s geological story, this area is the perfect place to see some of the features of a glaciated landscape. It’s also a great place to explore some of Iveragh’s wetlands and blanket bog landscapes and heritage and to see farming that’s typical of Iveragh in practice.
Farmland in Mastergeehy looking over the glaciated landscape near Dromid.
Wetlands of Iveragh Video
Watch this short video to get a taste of the kind of landscape that is visible around Dromid - bogs, rivers, lakes, estuaries, this area has them all!
The lakes around Dromid are beautiful and rich in wildlife.
Tahilla pier, near Sneem, is a great place to look for birds and dolphins.