Keadew village is well situated at the foot of the Arigna Mountains, pretty and well cared for by the residents. So much so that it was designated the tidiest town in the whole of Ireland in 1993!

Keadew village is located on the most spectacular section of the Arigna Scenic Drive, which takes the visitor from Keadew via Arigna, over the ridgeback of Kilronan Mountain and down to Ballyfarnon with spectacular views on either side. Don't pay too much attention to the views though! Care is needed when driving, especially on the northern side; it is steep, with tight bends and some loose gravel. Although the road is narrow, the trip over the mountains is rewarding for the wilderness and beauty of the scenery.

Clan Name

Keadew is part of the ancestral home of the Rourke and forms a stage of the Beara-Breifne Greenway which is based on the historic march of O'Sullivan Beara in 1603.

Greenways Festival 2003

Keadew is talking part in the Greenways Festival in summer 2003 to celebrate the 400th anniversary of the legendary 1603 march of O’Sullivan Beara from the Beara Peninsula to the Breifne area. Click here for info on the events