The Skellig Coast offers a memorable setting for a paddle, with sheltered bays, rocky headlands, clear water and views towards the Skellig Islands. From Kells…
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Kayak and SUP Hire Along the Skellig Coast
The Daily Work of Preserving Ireland’s Native Breeds
Along the Skellig Coast, farming is shaped by wind, rain, stone walls and a long memory of what survives here. From Kells to Castlecove, small holdings sit…
The Copper-Mining Heritage of Ireland’s Iveragh Peninsula
The Iveragh Peninsula is best known for Atlantic scenery, stone forts, island monasteries and the dramatic Skelligs. Yet beneath its hills and rocky headlands…
A Guide To Local Handcrafted Pottery And Ceramics
Along the Skellig Coast, pottery is closely connected with the landscape. The Atlantic, local stone, peat-darkened hills and scattered villages all provide…
Scenic viewpoints along the Ballinskelligs Road
The Ballinskelligs Road crosses one of the most visually rewarding parts of the Iveragh Peninsula. Rather than offering a single landmark lookout, it links…
Skellig Michael Boat Trips And Safe Passage
Skellig Michael rises sharply from the Atlantic west of the Iveragh Peninsula, a dark pyramid of rock reached by weather, seamanship and patience. The island’s…
Ghost Stories And Folklore Along The Skellig Coast
From Kells to Castlecove, the Skellig Coast carries stories shaped by cliffs, islands, bogs, storm seas and generations of conversation. Some are supernatural…
A Boat Builder’s Working Life on the Skellig Coast
A boat builder on the Skellig Coast works where land, sea and weather set the timetable. From Kells through Cahersiveen, Portmagee and Valentia Island to…
The history of the Kenmare River and its inland islands
The Kenmare River is one of south-west Ireland’s most distinctive waterways, although its name can cause confusion. It is not a narrow river flowing from…
A guide to local fisheries and sustainable practices on the Skellig Coast
Along the Skellig Coast, fishing is closely tied to the shape of the land. From Kells to Castlecove, small harbours, rocky headlands and exposed Atlantic…