Skellig Coastline — From Kells to Castlecove

Rolling green hills meeting the deep blue Atlantic along the Skellig Coast, with soft golden light and scattered white cottages near the shoreline.

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Horse riding trails and equestrian centres on the Ring of Kerry

Horse riding on the Ring of Kerry offers a quieter way to experience Ireland’s Iveragh Peninsula. Guided trail rides pass through woodland, mountain foothills,…

A Local Chef’s Foraging Life Along The Skellig Coast

Along the Skellig Coast, cooking begins well before the first pot is placed on the stove. From Kells through Portmagee, Waterville, Caherdaniel and Castlecove,…

Whispers in Stone: Ogham Inscriptions of the Iveragh Peninsula

Along the winding roads of Ireland's Iveragh Peninsula, where the land folds into the Atlantic and the Skellig Coast stretches from Kells to Castlecove, a…

Birdwatching hotspots along the Skellig Coast

The Iveragh Peninsula curves out into the Atlantic with the Skellig Coast forming its seaward edge between Kells and Castlecove. For anyone who spends their…

Family-friendly beaches for a day out near Cahirciveen

Cahirciveen is an excellent base for a relaxed beach day on the Skellig Coast. Within a scenic drive are sheltered coves, wide golden sands, rock pools,…

Allihies copper mines and the story of the Beara Peninsula

On Ireland’s south-western edge, Allihies sits beneath the Slieve Miskish Mountains with a landscape shaped by copper, Atlantic weather and generations of…

A Guide To Kayaking Along The Iveragh Coastline

The Iveragh Peninsula offers a varied sea-kayaking landscape along County Kerry’s Skellig Coast. Quiet bays, rocky headlands, offshore islands, sheltered…

The Life of a Traditional Knitter and Aran Sweater Maker in the Gaeltacht

On Ireland’s Iveragh Peninsula, knitting is more than a pleasant pastime. In Gaeltacht communities along the Skellig Coast, it can be a livelihood, a family…

A Seafood Trail From Kells To Castlecove

Along the southern edge of the Iveragh Peninsula, seafood is closely tied to place. The Atlantic, sheltered bays, rocky inlets and working harbours all…

Sunrise and sunset photography on the Ring of Kerry

The Ring of Kerry is made for photographers who enjoy changing light, open horizons and landscapes with a strong sense of place. Along the Iveragh Peninsula,…