Visit the largest working windmill in Ireland at the Great Famine emigration port of Blennerville, Kerry.

Blennerville Windmill stands as the dominant landmark in Tralee Bay – where the town of Tralee meets the Dingle Peninsula. It was authentically restored to full working order in the 1980s. It is the only windmill along Ireland’s Atlantic Way and is the largest working windmill in Ireland.

A visit to Blennerville Windmill Centre will involve viewing a short video presentation on the history of the windmill and Blennerville as an emigration port during the Great Famine in the mid 1800s. There will be time to browse in the exhibition on emigration and the Jeanie Johnston famine ship, followed by a guided tour of the Windmill. Children particularly like to see how flour is made by turning the ancient quorn stone. The final leg of the tour is a visit to the Kerry Model Railway which is always of interest to children and the young at heart. We also have an interesting display of vintage farm and home equipment… one to bring back memories of past times.

Blennerville is an ideal spot for birdwatchers. Watch the local population of Herons, Egrets, and the many migrating species, from the Bird Watching platform and telescope overlooking “Slí na nÉan” – “The Way of the Birds”.

http://www.blennerville-windmill.ie/

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (+353) 066 71 21064

Good To Know

  • April, May, September – Open 5 days 9.30 am – 5.00 pm – Tuesday to Saturday June, July, August – Open 7 days 9.30 am – 5.00 pm
  • Pre booking advised
  • Gift shop onsite
  • Not open all year round
  • Check website for opening times and prices

Location

Windmill Lane, Blennerville, Kerry, Ireland

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