The Kenmare Poor Law Union Workhouse was created during one of the most difficult periods in Irish history. Its story reaches beyond the surviving institution…
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The Story of the Kenmare Poor Law Union Workhouse
A guide to local art galleries and studios on the Skellig Coast
The Skellig Coast is best known for dramatic Atlantic scenery, ancient monuments and island heritage, but its creative life is equally connected to the…
Traditional Recipes And Foodways Of The Iveragh Peninsula
Food on the Iveragh Peninsula has long been shaped by the meeting of land and sea. Along the Skellig Coast, kitchens made practical use of potatoes, oats,…
How to explore the lighthouses and coast of Valentia Island
Valentia Island sits off the Iveragh Peninsula, linked to mainland Kerry by bridge at Portmagee and by a seasonal ferry from Renard Point. Its dramatic…
The Origins of Place Names on the Skellig Coast
Place names along the Skellig Coast preserve several layers of local history. Irish words describe cliffs, rivers, churches, forts, islands and townlands,…
Children’s Outdoor Activities Along the Skellig Coast
The Skellig Coast offers children a lively outdoor classroom, stretching from Kells through Cahersiveen, Waterville and Ballinskelligs to Castlecove. Its…
Women of the Shore: Ballinskelligs’ Fishing Heritage
Ballinskelligs is often associated with its medieval abbey, broad Atlantic beach, and view towards the Skellig Islands. Yet the history of the coast is also…
The Best Photography Spots for the Skellig Islands
The Skellig Islands rise from the Atlantic several kilometres off the Iveragh Peninsula, their dark stone silhouettes shaped by weather, distance and changing…
The Story Of Skellig Chocolate Craft Producers
On the western edge of the Iveragh Peninsula, where Atlantic weather shapes daily life, chocolate has become an unexpected part of the local story. Skelligs…
A Guide to the Scenic Drives of the Iveragh Peninsula
The Iveragh Peninsula is shaped by dramatic contrasts: Atlantic cliffs and sheltered bays, high mountain passes and green coastal fields, stone forts and…