Sneem
Sneem
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Village | |
Looking east from the bridge | |
| Coordinates: 51°50′18″N 9°53′59″W / 51.838376°N 9.899797°W | |
| Country | Ireland |
| Province | Munster |
| County | County Kerry |
| Population (2022) | 386 |
| Time zone | UTC+0 (WET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+1 (IST (WEST)) |
| Irish Grid Reference | V687670 |
Sneem (Irish: An tSnaidhm) is a village 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 which expands here to Kenmare Bay. The N70 road runs through the town, which is approximately 22 kilometres (14 mi) west of Kenmare. While the 2022 census recorded a population of 386 people, Sneem is located in a tourist area and the population increases during the summer months.