Sneem is a village situated on the Iveragh Peninsula, in County Kerry, in the southwest of Ireland. It lies on the estuary of the River Sneem which expands here to Kenmare Bay. The N70 road runs through the town, which is approximately 22 kilometres west of Kenmare. While the 2022 census recorded a population of 386 people, Sneem is located in a to…Sneem is a village situated on the Iveragh Peninsula, in County Kerry, in the southwest of Ireland. It lies on the estuary of the River Sneem which expands here to Kenmare Bay. The N70 road runs through the town, which is approximately 22 kilometres west of Kenmare. While the 2022 census recorded a population of 386 people, Sneem is located in a tourist area and the population increases during the summer months.