Near the northern edge of the Iveragh Peninsula, Kells is known for its coastal scenery, small community and views towards the Skelligs. Its history is also…
Stories
The working history of Kells’ charcoal and lime kilns
A guide to local lidar and heritage surveys
Across the Skellig Coast, the ground holds evidence of many different lives: early monastic settlement, ringforts, field boundaries, famine-era buildings,…
Wild Swimming Along Ireland’s Skellig Coast
The Skellig Coast stretches from Kells towards Castlecove along one of Ireland’s most memorable shorelines. Beaches, rocky inlets, sheltered coves and clear…
The Story of Valentia Island Lighthouse and Fog Signal
On the western edge of Valentia Island, Cromwell Point faces the Atlantic with a quiet authority. The lighthouse stands where the coast opens towards the…
Evenings Along Ireland’s Skellig Coast
Evening entertainment in coastal villages has a different character from a night out in Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane. Along Ireland’s Skellig Coast,…
A Painter’s Life Along the Skellig Coast
Along Ireland’s south-western edge, painting is shaped by weather, memory and the changing light over the Atlantic. The Skellig Coast, stretching from Kells to…
The History of Derrynane Strand And Its Dunes
Derrynane Strand lies on the south-west coast of County Kerry, facing the Atlantic across a sheltered sweep of golden sand. The beach sits near Caherdaniel on…
A Guide to Community Festivals and Street Fairs
Across the Skellig Coast, a festival is rarely just an item on a visitor itinerary. It may be a village gathering shaped by local families, a summer market…
The Best Inland Walks From Cahersiveen To Lough Acoose
The inland country between Cahersiveen and Lough Acoose offers a quieter side of the Iveragh Peninsula. Instead of concentrating on famous coastal viewpoints,…
The Story of Waterville Golf Links and Its Place in Kerry
On Ireland’s south-west coast, Waterville Golf Links occupies a remarkable strip of land between the Atlantic Ocean and the mountains of the Iveragh Peninsula.…