What is Dingle like these days?

Dingle is still pretty much the same small town that people love, seems like most of the tourism is around the ring of Kerry.

I don't know what it was like when you were there before, but my wife and I were there a little over a year ago. We enjoyed the Dingle Peninsula a lot, the town was very pleasant as well. (Not so much better than other towns like Kenmare or Ennis, considering how out of the way it is, except for proximity to the Slea Head loop). I expected it to be a lot smaller than it was. This was in the first half of May, and it was not overrun with tourists. I think it's hard enough to get to that you don't have to worry too much about it being ruined by being more widely known, at least not in September.

Thanks for the feedback. We haven't stayed in Kenmare or Ennis, so we'll look at those towns, too.

It is still our favorite place in Ireland. We were first there 21 years ago and since have been back 4 times. We were last there last year and are going back this September. There are more tourists there now but it is still charming. We love just hanging out there and of course the music in the pubs is wonderful. There are quite a few good restaurants too. Yes, it is still a good destination. Go and have a wonderful time. Maybe we will see you there.

Greetings from Dingle, by far the best small town in Ireland to visit.
I live here, but chose to live here, Im from historic Derry in my beloved North, but Dingle is so magical i relocated almost 8 hours south!
So my professional advice to you is continue with your plan to spend 3 days/nights in Dingle, it will be well worth it.
le meas/with respect
Stephen McPhilemy
Rick Steves Ireland Tour-Guide
Dingle and Derry

Hi Larry, we spent three nights in Dingle as part of a RS tour the first week in June. Loved it.

We stayed at Milltown House which is an easy 15 minute walk from town. Enjoyed traditional music concerts at the Dingle Music Shop and Saint James Church. Had great seafood chowder at Murphy's Pub and a tasty fish dinner at the Anchor Down Restaurant.

I also liked the demonstration at Dingle Crystal. Don't know if it's open to the public but they have a retail store in town. I brought home a beautiful candle holder. Great couple of days.

We were there on a RS tour in early May. We met Stephen and Seamus for a tour of Dingle. There are several touristy shops on the harbor road but lots of nice stores interspersed around. We stayed at the Dingle Skellig and it was nice and an easy walk to town. Enjoyed the music at the pubs. Had dinner beside the Music Shop and it was really good. Murphy's ice cream shop is pricey but the staff is cute and friendly and all the samples you want! And there is a grocery store right in the middle of town for anything you might need. We also enjoyed the Dingle Crystal tour and bought several pieces from the shop in town---We use those glasses everyday now! Dingle was our favorite part of the tour.

Is Dingletown the place to experience the Wren's Day Festival on Boxing Day? My cousin and I will be in Ireland over Christmas this year specifically so my cousin can experience a Wren's Day Festival. I have read the Dingle Peninsula is the best place to see this event, but I am having trouble getting specifics. I would appreciate opinions on the best place to see a Wren's Day Festival. We will also be in Dublin if that is a better place. It seems like many accommodations are closed over the Christmas season (understandably).

This is in reply to @rmauzy.

This is a link to a newspaper article on last years Lá an Dreolín (Wren Day) in Dingle.
https://www.irishtimes.com/news/ireland/irish-news/l%C3%A1-an-dreoil%C3%ADn-wren-day-1.2918496
and your right - a lot of accommodations will be closed around Christmas so plan ahead

We just returned from Ireland last week and spent time in Kenmare, Dingle and Doolin. The Dingle loop drive on Sleahead is spectacular, however, for a 3 night stay in Sep I highly recommend Kenmare. We stayed in Kenmare in October 2015 and would definitely make it our base for an autumn trip to SW Ireland. If you are looking for craic and trad music we found the music and atmosphere better in Doolin than Dingle. Also, I recommend that you skip the pubs on Sat night - the crowd tends to be rowdy.

I was in Dingle two weeks ago for my second visit in 2 years. We had great weather, great food and loved my second stay at Greenmount House. I don't feel that tourism has taken it over.

Dingle is on our list of possible places to spend a couple of day in mid-December. I wonder now how many things will be closed, though.

We really just want to do a little walking or find a guide to take us to see sights, plus hear some music in pubs.

Just got back from Dingle. Fantastic spot. After driving through Killarney, we thought Dingle was refreshingly more low-key with less tourists. But it still had a fair amount of tourists, thought it didn't feel overwhelmed. Pubs were full at night and fun.

I went for an evening jog down through town past Milltown House and have to say that is a refreshing way to see the town.