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Caherciveen| Market town in County Kerry, Republic of Ireland, near Kells Bay; population (2002) 8,800. Caherciveen is situated on the Iveragh Peninsula, halfway round the famous Ring of Kerry scenic route. The main industry is sock manufacture. A bridge near Caherciveen links Valentia Island to the mainland. |
| The town itself dates from the early 19th century, but there are many ancient ruins in the surrounding area, including Leacanabuaile Fort, a prehistoric Bronze Age settlement. Caherciveen initially derived much of its wealth from flour mills. |
| Carhan, near Caherciveen, was the birthplace of the Irish lawyer and politician Daniel O'Connell; the O'Connell Memorial Church was built in 1888. The old Royal Irish Constabulary (RIC) barracks in the town now houses Caherciveen Heritage Centre. |
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