Bringing Kenmare Bay to life
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KbxVISITORCENTRE@
THEPIPERGALLERY
Caherdaniel, Co. Kerry, Ireland
Aimed at people visiting the Kenmare bay area and who would like to learn about the area's formation, natural history and biodiversity.
OPENINGHOURS
We are open 7 days a week from Easter until 30th September.
PIPER GALLERY
(Above the Blind Piper Pub)
Caherdaniel, Co. Kerry, Ireland
Daily shows - Day tickets available
FEATURE FILMS
11am Kerry Geopark
1pm The Bay
3pm Kerry Geopark
5pm The Bay
OTHER VENUES
The Bay will also screen in Kenmare Town at the Carnegie Arts Centre, in Sneem at the Sneem Hotel and in Waterville at Tech Amergin from Easter
SHORT FILMS
One person experiences!
In our specially designed booth for one person. Watch Salmon as they die in nets, find out how dolphins survive, and much, much more.
EXHIBITIONS
See a range of local craft and art in our gallery. All welcome.
Tourist Information also available
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FEATUREFILM
A 90 minute (HD) film exploring the underwater marine life of Kenmare Bay. Descend into the depths during daylight and darkness and witness the unique flora and fauna of this special area of conservation.
"Beautifully shot"
Irish Reels Seattle Film Festival
"A beautiful film... Remarkable pictures"
Eithne and Michael Viney
(Ireland's Ocean & Another Life Irish times columnist)
Buy DVD and see a video extract 
PICTUREGALLERY Images from the film
[click to enlarge]
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FEATUREFILM
This 25 minute (HD Blue Ray) film takes you on a 400 million year journey back in time when this part of Ireland was an arid desert some 10 degrees south of the equator. See how the mountains of the bay were formed and the first settlers in the area. [click here]
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BUYVINCENTSORIGINALMUSIC
Listen to samples and purchase Vincent's original songs. Download directly to your mobile or laptop.
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FILMSHOWS
Relax at one of our many feature films. Choose between hour or half hour shows at three venues in South Kerry: The Piper Gallery - Caherdaniel, The Sneem Hotel, Sneem and the Carnegie Arts Centre in Kenmare.
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LEARNING
Created by award winner Vincent Hyland covering primary science/Geography/Art.
VINCENTHYLANDLEARNING products are like nothing before. Here students can learn about geology, geography, bio-diversity, marine, freshwater and land flora and fauna through the medium of film, art, music and poetry. Products can be further complimented by live shows and live online video feeds and question and answer sessions.
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GALLERYSHOP
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UNIQUEBEHAVIOUR
Unique never before seen animal behaviour!
Experience some amazing animal behaviour from the depths of Kenmare Bay not seen by scientists or the public.
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FREEREGISTRATION
Register with us online and receive free short films and exclusive updates..
As a member of the KBX online community you can access and download film, music tracks and images all created from and influenced by the areas unique natural heritage. You will also receive our free newsletter once a month and will get concessions on ticket prices next time you visit the KBX Centre in Kenmare.
Coming Soon: Shop online or in person at the Piper Gallery part of the KBX Visitor Centre. Unique products, created by local artists, crafts people and filmmakers. including original Art, Art Prints, photography, buoy oh buoy range of light buoys, wood turned objects and lots lots more.
Gallery Opens Easter Weekend
We look forward to seeing you!
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AS SEEN ON BBC
Vincent featured on a BBC NHU production "Search for Ireland's Giant Turtles". See an extract from the program
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GUIDEDEXCURSIONS
Half day/full day, 2/3 day and 1 week excursions including walks, snorkling, talks, film, photography covering local antiquities, wildlife, natural history and the geological formation of the Iveragh Peninsula. Trips to the Skellig Rocks by arrangement.
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DISCOVERIESOBSERVATION
1) Bubbling sands of Derrynane
2) Sunfish eye retraction
3) Hyperiid Amphipod free swimming
4) Krill (mysids) in abundance
5) Copepods (poss. Calanoid)
6) Little Cuttlefish extending arms
7) Lampreys and markings on Basking Shark
8) Dolphin sounds
9) Swimming Crab swimming
10) Gurnards walking
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NEWONLINEEXHIBITION
Coming Soon: A collection of poems, film and song by digital media artist Vincent Hyland from the imagined Iveragh Sea
[click here for further info ]
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DOWNLOADSPODCASTS
Want to bring the
Kenmare Bay Xperience with you as you journey along the bay or around the Iveragh peninsula (Ring of Kerry)?
Coming Soon: Then goto our
DOWNLOAD CENTRE and download to your iPOD or PDA.
Want to listen to our activities during the year?
Coming Soon: Then goto our
PODCAST AREA and download our latest audio news stories from the Bay.
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INTERACTIVEJOURNEYS
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INTERACTIVEJOURNEYS
From Desert to Marine Seas
Coming Soon: A choice of interactive touchscreen journeys discovering bay origins, flora & fauna or submarine bio-diversity.
YOUR JOURNEY YOUR PACE YOUR AGENDA [click here]
BASKING SHARK - one of the many species found in this amazing south west corner of Ireland. Kenmare Bay situated along the southern side of the Iveragh Peninsula (Ring of Kerry) boasts some of the most diverse marine flora and fauna in the world.
From Source to Sea
Coming Soon: A choice of interactive touchscreen journeys discovering bay origins, flora & fauna or submarine bio-diversity.
YOUR JOURNEY YOUR PACE YOUR AGENDA
BROWN TROUT- one of four wild freshwater fish species resident in the area. With some of the most striking wilderness in Ireland; the mountains, rivers and lakes of the Kenmare Bay area are home to Brown Trout (pictured above), Sea Trout, Atlantic Salmon and Char. But did you know that other aquatic species are also resident, including Lizards, Toads, Sticklebacks?