Sneem Hotels & Information

Sneem is a town situated on the Iveragh Peninsula (part of the Ring of Kerry) in County Kerry in the southwest of Ireland. It lies on the estuary of the River Sneem. National route N70 runs through the town.

In March 1978 Sneem was the venue for the state funeral for former President Cearbhall ? D?laigh who resided in the area prior to his death. Former French President Charles de Gaulle visited here on numerous occasions and there is a sculpture commemorating this in the village.

The village of Sneem is a treasure trove of international sculpture, accessible to all, free of charge, throughout the year. The work of Vivienne Roche, Alan Hall, Tamara Rikman and a panda sculpturedonated by the Peoples Republic of China can be seen on various locations. "The Risen Christ " by Brother Joseph McNally is located on thegrounds of St.Michael's Church and the goddess ISSES, donated by the people of Egypt stands at "The Way The Fairies Went". "The Way The Fairies Went" is a collection of buildings designed by Kerry sculptor James Scanlon, and executed by local stoneworkers located overlooking the Sneem River near St. Michael's Church. It was financed by the Arts Council of Ireland as a result of Sneem winning the National Tidy Towns Award in 1987. The entire project was completed in 1989-90.The buildings won the National Landscape Award in 1997.

In 2000, a time capsule was buried in the centre of the town. It will be opened in 2100.

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