The Skellig Coast offers a close-up view of how Atlantic seafood reaches the plate. From Kells to Castlecove, the shoreline passes sheltered coves, working…
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A Guide to Shellfish Farms and Seafood Shacks Along the Skellig Coast
A Day in the Life of a Skellig Ring Tour Guide
A local guide on the Skellig Ring does far more than point out dramatic cliffs and recommend a good photograph. The work combines storytelling, weather…
The History of Lough Currane and Its Legends
Lough Currane lies beside Waterville on the Iveragh Peninsula, a broad, wind-shaped lake enclosed by mountains, rough pasture and scattered settlements. Its…
Medieval Churches Along Ireland’s Skellig Coast
The Skellig Coast is best known for dramatic Atlantic scenery, Skellig Michael and the winding roads of the Iveragh Peninsula. Yet its religious heritage is…
Coastal loop drives from Kells to Castlecove
The stretch from Kells to Castlecove follows some of the most varied scenery on Ireland’s Iveragh Peninsula. In a relatively short distance, the road moves…
The Story of the Cummeragh River and Its Salmon Run
The Cummeragh River belongs to the living landscape of Kerry’s Iveragh Peninsula, where upland streams, lakes, bogs and coastal waters are closely connected.…
A Guide to Food and Drink Festivals on the Skellig Coast
Food and drink festivals offer a lively way to experience the Skellig Coast beyond its dramatic scenery and famous heritage sites. From Kells to Castlecove,…
The Life of a Sea Kayak Guide on the Iveragh Peninsula
A sea kayak guide on the Iveragh Peninsula works where land, weather, wildlife, and local memory meet. The day may begin beside a quiet harbour and continue…
Ballycarbery Castle: A Ruined Stronghold On The Skellig Coast
Ballycarbery Castle stands on a grassy headland near Cahersiveen, looking across the waters of Valentia Harbour towards the Iveragh coast. Its broken walls,…
A Guide to Local Thatched Cottages and Vernacular Architecture
Along the Skellig Coast, buildings are closely tied to weather, work, family life, and the materials available nearby. A thatched cottage is therefore more…