A little unknown local history is that 180 years ago, a 10 tonne piece of Spanish marble destined for use in the nearby church in Killorglin fell into the waters a short distance from Cromane strand.

[citation needed] Cromane has a GAA club called Réalt na Mara (a name shared by the village's Church and primary school).

Between 2006 and 2014 two Cromane GAA players, Donnchadh Walsh and Sean O'Sullivan, won senior All-Ireland medals with the Kerry county team.

[7] Seine boat racing is unique to South Kerry and the Cromane crew traditionally competes against those from Cahersiveen, Kells, Valentia, Portmagee, Ballinskelligs, Caherdaniel, Templenoe, and Sneem, among others.

Every year, during the summer, Cromane hosts its annual regatta that features races for all ages from under-12s up to the adult Seine boat competition.