What can I say about Eileens listing for O'Neils bar except if you're reading this, then book it now! We're just back from a week long family trip with 8 adults and 3 kids, and it couldn't have been more suitable for what we needed. We had family from 3 generations from 2 years old to 60-something years old and it couldn't have suited more.
While old fashioned (in a good way :)), the place is spotlessly clean and has everything you could possibly need. Any time we were looking for something to cook with/clean with/eat with, it was in a press somewhere. Stocked with endless towels in the hot press for showers/beach days/whatever.
With enough bedrooms to accommodate us all comfortably, there are also plenty of spaces to spend time with everyone and to spend time alone when you need a bit of quiet time from the madness. The 2 sitting rooms are great for chilling out and watching some tv or reading a book, the outdoor area (we had spectacular weather for the week) is a godsend for breakfast/lunch/drinks in the evening and letting the kids out to blow bubbles or play football. And of course the bar itself - it's like stepping back in time - almost immediately familiar from some bar you'll remember. While the bar and taps are still in place, there are no kegs tapped (obviously...) and we got around this by bringing along a few Guinness surgers and keeping topped up from the petrol station across the road.
The location itself is perfect - a 2 minute walk to the centre of the town, close to all the shops, pubs and restaurants you'll need. We tried out at least every pub in town once, but always found ourselves making our way back to Mike Murts which is just across the road from this listing.
Caherciveen itself is also well placed for any travel in Kerry. We spent a day on Valencia island, a day in Dingle, a day in Caherdaniel and a day at Kells Gardens which is well worth a visit.
Lastly, I'll just say that dealing with Eileen in the run up the booking (we booked much earlier in the year so there was a little back and forth) couldn't have been easier. Nothing was too much for her and she couldn't have been more pleasant to deal with.
Thanks again to Eileen and her family - O'Neils really is a unique place to stay that couldn't possibly let you down.