Brandon - the mountain on the Dingle Peninsula in County Kerry. The name of the mountain was in honor of St. Brendan Klonfertskogo - one of the twelve Apostles of Ireland, famous mainly for its legendary trip to the "Island of the Blessed."

The height of Mount Brandon is 952 m (3123 ft) and is the highest peak of the mountain range to the Dingle Peninsula and the ninth highest peak on the island of Ireland. East side of the mountain has a number of so-called "glacial cirques", which had been formed during the Ice Age, while the western slope has a pretty solid structure and is almost entirely covered with grass. The top of the mountain is rounded and smooth, as once was a Nunatak, and in conjunction with the peak Barr an Ghéaráin, having a conical shape creates a very impressive contrast. There are several hiking trails to the summit of the mountain.

Historians believe that the pilgrimage to Mount Brandan has its roots in pre-Christian period, and is closely associated with Lughnasadh - ancient Celtic festival, opens the beginning of the harvest season. Since Mount Brandon for centuries been associated with the name of St. Brendan, very popular today it enjoys among Irish Catholics. The pilgrimage route to Mount Brandan often referred to as the "Holy Road" and it begins at the southern tip of the Dingle Peninsula in Cill Mhic an Domhnaigh (Kilvickadowning), and ends at the top of the mountain, which is called - "Brendan's Oratory." This path is marked by small white crosses, and the peak is crowned with a large metal cross. You'll see at the top of the mountain and the remnants of old stone buildings, which, according to legend, existed here during the life of St. Brendan.

At the northern foot of the mountain on the Bay Brendan is a small village of the same name. Every year on the last Sunday in July is held here, "Harvest Festival." Brendan Bay is considered one of the best places for windsurfing in Ireland.