Ring of Kerry roadworks begin in Cahersiveen on 28 September
Published on 09/27/2026 at 07:58 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Roadworks on the Ring of Kerry begin in Cahersiveen on 28 September 2026, bringing improvements to the route through the Kerry town. The scheme affects a section of the road between the route’s starting point in Killarney and its return to the town.
The Ring of Kerry is the established English name for the circular drive around the Iveragh Peninsula. It is commonly associated with Cahersiveen, one of the towns on the route, as well as Killarney in Ireland.
Road improvements start on the Ring of Kerry on 28 September
The works will improve around 1km of road surface through Cahersiveen and add new footpaths. Radio Kerry reported on 24 September 2026 that construction would run from 28 September until December.
The first phase covers 600 metres from the Ring of Kerry Hotel to the junction of Fertha Drive and New Street. A second phase covers 400 metres between the junction with Reenrusheen Road and a point just west of the Iveragh Heights B&B. Details of the Cahersiveen works were published by the regional broadcaster.
Kerry County Council says access for residents and businesses will be maintained. Motorists should nevertheless expect delays for the duration of the roadworks, making the 28 September 2026 start relevant to visitors planning a drive through the town.
How Cahersiveen fits into the Killarney route
The route begins and ends in Killarney and follows the coastline and interior roads of the Iveragh Peninsula. Discover Ireland describes it as a 179km circuit, with villages, rocky coastlines, beaches and historical sites along the way.
Cahersiveen lies on the western section of the drive. Its position gives the road improvements a direct connection with the wider touring route: travellers can still pass through the town, but the council’s warning means that the section under construction should not be treated as an uninterrupted drive.
The official tourism guide places Killarney National Park at the beginning of a clockwise journey. It also identifies the N70 towards Kenmare, the coastal settlements of Sneem, Waterville and Portmagee, and the return through Glenbeigh and Killorglin as parts of the wider itinerary. The official road-trip guide also describes routes towards Cahersiveen from Valentia Island and Portmagee.
From Cahersiveen to the coast and peninsula villages
The road-trip route links several distinct landscapes rather than a single attraction. From Killarney, the N70 leads towards Kenmare and viewpoints over the Killarney Valley. The itinerary continues through Sneem and towards Derrynane House, the former home of Daniel O’Connell.
Further west, Waterville sits on the coast, while Portmagee provides access towards Valentia Island. The guide describes Valentia Island as reachable by bridge or ferry, with a route back to the mainland through Portmagee and the N70.
North of Cahersiveen, the route continues towards Kells and Glenbeigh before reaching Killorglin. The final approach to Killarney includes the Gap of Dunloe, where the published guide records an 11km route through the valley for walkers.
Visiting Ring of Kerry: what travellers from Western Europe should know
- Roadworks begin on 28 September 2026 in Cahersiveen and are scheduled to continue until December.
- Access for residents and businesses remains available, but motorists should allow for delays through the town.
- The first construction section runs from the Ring of Kerry Hotel to the junction of Fertha Drive and New Street.
- The route starts and finishes in Killarney and passes through Kenmare, Sneem, Waterville, Cahersiveen, Glenbeigh and Killorglin.
- The Ring of Kerry is a road route around the Iveragh Peninsula, with coastal roads, villages, beaches and historical sites along the itinerary.
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Frequently asked questions about Ring of Kerry
When do the Ring of Kerry roadworks take place?
The works begin in Cahersiveen on 28 September 2026 and are scheduled to continue until December.
Where is Ring of Kerry and how do you get there?
The route begins and ends in Killarney, Ireland, and circles the Iveragh Peninsula through towns including Cahersiveen, Waterville and Kenmare.
What is Ring of Kerry?
It is a 179km touring route around the Iveragh Peninsula, combining coastal roads, villages, beaches and historical sites.
