The Skellig Coast offers a varied Atlantic setting for surfing, from broad sandy beaches to smaller coves exposed to ocean swell. The coastline between Kells,…
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A Guide To Surfing Beaches And Conditions On The Skellig Coast
The Story of Irish Language Summer Colleges Along the Skellig Coast
From Kells to Castlecove, the Skellig Coast is shaped by a close relationship between place, memory and language. Irish is heard in family histories, local…
A Local Pour Through the Skellig Coast
The Skellig Coast is best known for Atlantic scenery, stone-built heritage and the dramatic outline of Skellig Michael, yet the region also has a growing…
The Best Places for Stargazing on the Iveragh Peninsula
The Iveragh Peninsula is one of Ireland’s finest destinations for seeing a night sky largely free from artificial light. Stretching from Kells and Cahersiveen…
The Coastal Defence Story of Ireland’s Martello Towers
Along Ireland’s coast, round stone towers stand as reminders of an age when invasion was expected from the sea. Their thick walls, compact forms and elevated…
A Guide To The Local Cycling Routes And Trails
Cycling along the Skellig Coast offers a close view of the Iveragh Peninsula’s villages, beaches, stone walls and Atlantic headlands. The area between Kells…
St Brendan’s Well And The Living Heritage Of The Skellig Coast
Across the Skellig Coast, water is closely connected with memory, belief and place. Springs rise from rocky ground, streams cross old paths, and coastal…
The life cycle of basking sharks off the Skellig Coast
Each summer, the waters around Ireland’s southwest coast can become a feeding ground for one of the Atlantic’s most remarkable fish. Basking sharks arrive…
A Guide To The Wildflower Meadows Of The Ring Of Kerry
The Ring of Kerry is celebrated for its mountains, Atlantic coastline and famous viewpoints, yet its quieter grasslands hold a rich natural story. In summer,…
The History of Island Ferry Services Along the Skellig Coast
The islands off Ireland’s south-west coast have always depended on the sea. Before engines, timetables and licensed landing arrangements, local people crossed…