Along the Iveragh Peninsula, practical skills have long grown from the materials and needs of everyday life. Basket weaving belongs to this tradition of making…
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The living craft of basket weaving along the Skellig Coast
Where to see medieval church ruins along the Skellig Coast
The Skellig Coast contains a remarkable range of early Christian and medieval religious sites. Some stand as dramatic stone ruins beside the sea, while others…
The history of the Knight of Kerry and his influence
The Knight of Kerry is one of Ireland’s most distinctive hereditary titles. It belongs to the FitzGerald family, a powerful Anglo-Norman dynasty whose history…
A guide to the local festivals of the Skellig Coast
The Skellig Coast is shaped by places with strong identities, from the market town of Cahersiveen and the harbour communities of Portmagee and Valentia Island…
The Life of a Seaweed Harvester on the Iveragh Coast
Along the Iveragh Peninsula, the sea is more than a boundary between land and open water. It is a source of food, fuel, craft materials, local knowledge, and…
The Best Beaches for Family Days Out on the Ring of Kerry
The Ring of Kerry is often associated with mountain roads, stone forts and dramatic Atlantic viewpoints, yet its beaches offer some of the easiest places to…
Exploring the ancient ogham stones of the Skellig Coast
Along the Iveragh Peninsula, the landscape often preserves history more quietly than a monument or museum display. A field boundary, a weathered slab beside a…
The History Behind Portmagee’s Rope Bridge Story
Portmagee sits at the narrow channel separating the mainland from Valentia Island, a position that has shaped the village’s working life for centuries.…
The Seasonal Birdlife Of The Skellig Coast
The Skellig Coast is shaped by movement. Tides carry sea life around rocky headlands, fishing boats follow changing waters, and birds travel between breeding…
A guide to the Sheep’s Head Way walking route
The Sheep’s Head Way is a scenic long-distance walking route on the Sheep’s Head Peninsula in West Cork. It follows a rugged landscape between Bantry Bay and…