Far out from the Iveragh Peninsula, the Skellig Islands rise from the Atlantic as steep, dark silhouettes. Their cliffs, ledges and pinnacles are often first…
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The Geology Of The Skellig Islands: Sandstone And Sea Stacks
Waterville’s Annual Regatta and Boat Races
Each summer, Waterville’s shoreline and waterways become the setting for one of the community’s most distinctive traditions. The annual regatta and boats race…
How to Identify the Wild Orchids of the Iveragh Meadows
The meadows, wetlands and coastal grasslands of the Iveragh Peninsula hold a surprising variety of wild orchids. Some are vivid and unmistakable, while others…
The Role of Local Clergy in the 1798 Rebellion
The rebellion of 1798 was shaped by national politics, international conflict and local grievances, but its effects were experienced in parishes and townlands.…
Ghostly Lights And Phantom Ships Along The Skellig Coast
After sunset, the Skellig Coast changes character. The Atlantic darkens beyond the headlands, cottage windows become small points of warmth, and the…
A Walking Tour Through Cahersiveen’s Historic Street Names
Cahersiveen is a town where history is written into the street plan. Roads lead towards the river, the harbour, old market spaces, churches, military buildings…
The History of the Ballinskelligs Priory and Its Monks
On the western edge of the Iveragh Peninsula, where the Atlantic meets broad sands and low green hills, the ruins of Ballinskelligs Priory preserve a long…
The Best Spots For Kayaking Around Valentia Island
Valentia Island sits at the western edge of the Iveragh Peninsula, where sheltered bays, tidal channels and open Atlantic water meet. Its varied coastline…
The Life Cycle of Grey Seals on the Skellig Coast Islands
Grey seals are among the most recognisable marine mammals around Ireland’s south-western coast. Their broad heads, powerful bodies and expressive dark eyes can…
The Architecture of Churches in Sneem and Waterville
Along the southern edge of the Iveragh Peninsula, churches are woven into village streets, graveyards, fields and coastal roads. In Sneem and Waterville,…