The coast between St. Finian’s Bay and Portmagee offers a rewarding mix of quiet lanes, Atlantic views, open hills and small communities. It is not a single…
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The best running routes from St. Finian’s Bay to Portmagee
The Story of Caherdaniel and Its Sandy Beaches
Caherdaniel sits on the southern edge of the Iveragh Peninsula, where the Ring of Kerry meets a coastline of islands, stone walls, wooded valleys and sheltered…
A Guide to Berry Picking and Hedgerow Harvests on the Skellig Coast
The Skellig Coast’s lanes, fields and old stone boundaries offer a seasonal pantry shaped by Ireland’s mild Atlantic climate. From Kells to Castlecove,…
The Life Of A Local Archaeologist On The Skellig Coast
A local archaeologist on the Skellig Coast works between rugged landscape, fragile evidence and living communities. The job reaches far beyond uncovering…
The History Of Bray Head And Its Panoramic Views
Bray Head rises at the western end of Valentia Island, looking across the Atlantic towards the Skellig Islands. Its grassy slopes, exposed rock and historic…
A Guide To Local Music Sessions In Skellig Coast Village Pubs
The village pub session is one of the most welcoming ways to experience the Skellig Coast after a day exploring the Iveragh Peninsula. From Kells and…
The Best Wild Camping Spots on the Iveragh Peninsula
The Iveragh Peninsula offers a remarkable setting for a self-sufficient camping trip: Atlantic headlands, dark skies, quiet beaches, mountain valleys and views…
The Story of the Bolus Head and Its Coastal Fortifications
On the western edge of the Iveragh Peninsula, Bolus Head looks across a restless Atlantic towards the Skellig Islands. The headland rises above St Finan’s Bay,…
A Guide to Tide Pools and Marine Life Identification
Along the Skellig Coast, the falling tide reveals a small marine world between Kells and Castlecove. Rock shelves, sandy corners and shallow pools shelter…
A Falconer’s Life Along The Ring Of Kerry
Along the Skellig Coast, the work of a falconer begins with patience rather than spectacle. Before a hawk flies over a coastal field or a falcon returns to a…