The Ring of Kerry is famous for its mountain passes, Atlantic scenery and historic villages, yet the landscape takes on a different character in the final hour…
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The Best Places to Watch Sunsets Along the Ring of Kerry
Derrynane House And Daniel O’Connell
Derrynane House stands near Caherdaniel on the Iveragh Peninsula, surrounded by gardens, woodland, fields and the Atlantic landscape that shaped the life of…
A guide to the local sheep farming traditions
Across the Skellig Coast, sheep farming is closely tied to the shape of the land. From Kells and Cahersiveen towards Waterville, Ballinskelligs and Castlecove,…
The Valentia Island Transatlantic Cable Story
On Ireland’s south-western coast, Valentia Island became the European gateway to a technological revolution. In the nineteenth century, news between Europe and…
The best beachcombing spots along the Skellig Coast
The Skellig Coast offers a rich variety of shoreline for beachcombing, from broad sandy strands and sheltered coves to rocky ledges shaped by Atlantic weather.…
The Story Of The Local Puck Fair In Killorglin’s Shadow
Every August, Killorglin becomes the centre of an unusually vivid tradition. A wild goat is crowned King Puck, crowds gather around the Fair Green, and the…
The Roads That Shaped the Skellig Coast
The old roads of the Skellig Coast are more than routes between villages. They are records of changing economies, public works, transport, hardship and local…
A Guide To Heritage Walks Along The Skellig Coast
The Skellig Coast is best understood at walking pace. Between Kells and Castlecove, lanes, quays, churchyards, bridges and shore paths reveal the layered…
The Quiet Craft Of A Skellig Coast Knitter
Along the Skellig Coast, knitting can be both a practical skill and a way of staying connected to place. A local knitter working with native wool is close to…
Where to Watch the Skelligs Meet the Evening Light
The Skellig Islands rise from the Atlantic beyond the western edge of the Iveragh Peninsula, their jagged outlines changing colour as the day fades. Skellig…