Kiting and particularly kite buggying is still quite uncommon in the area but has the potential to be a good spot for it. Ballyheigue is more populated so buggying on Banna Strand is preferred. We had an onshore breeze blowing which gave us the full run of the beach.

Ballyheigue offers hotels, B&B’s, hostel and camping. The hostel is not advertised and is only run on a word of mouth basis but has all the required facilities. We stayed in Casey’s Caravan and Camping park (066 7133195) located off the Main Street. It mainly attracts families and for this reason the owners are reluctant to let a group of young people camp. The facilities for campers are limited – only kitchen and toilet facilities. Banna Strand Hotel is located en route to the beach.

Ballyheigue has a number of watering holes to check out. Buses are also available for those wishing to go and check out the night life of Tralee, these buses run from 10pm at the weekends. Another nightclub is in the Banna Strand Hotel. Choices of restaurants in the area are limited – mainly take away’s so best to go prepared or eat in Tralee.

Check out the sights of Tralee and the Dingle Peninsula.