Situated 15 kilometers from Listowel, Ballybunion, sometimes known as Ballybunnion, is a seaside town and resort in County Kerry, Ireland, situated along the Wild Atlantic Way. There were 1,618 people living in Ballybunion as of the 2022 census. The townlands of Ballybunion and Doon West contain promontory fort and ring fort sites, which provide evidence of prehistoric occupancy in the area. The Fitzmaurice dynasty constructed Ballybunion Castle in the early 16th century on the site of an earlier promontory fort. Up until lands of William Óg Bunyan were taken after the Desmond Rebellion in the late 16th century, the castle was owned by the Bunyan family. Since the 1920s, the castle has been a recognized national monument. There are two primary beaches in Ballybunion, separated by Castle Green. Due to the fact that both sexes used to swim on different beaches, the Ladies Beach is located to the right and the Mens Beach is located to the left. Tourists visit Ballybunion in the summer, and the beaches around the town are popular spots for surfing, with a specialized surf school located on the beach for men. Other customs include taking a seaweed bath, which consists of seawater mixed with sharp wrack. There are numerous eateries, bars, cafes and schools in the town itself
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