The monthly farmers’ market in Cahersiveen brings local food, handmade goods and community life together in the heart of the Iveragh Peninsula. It offers…
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The monthly farmers’ market in Cahersiveen
The Economic Legacy Of The Bonanza Gold Shipwreck
Along the rugged coast of County Kerry, shipwreck stories belong to both the landscape and the local economy. They are told beside harbours, in community…
A Guide To Wild Garlic Season Along The Skellig Coast
When spring reaches Ireland’s Iveragh Peninsula, shaded lanes and damp woodland can fill with the fresh, unmistakable scent of wild garlic. Known locally and…
The Art of the Currach Along the Skellig Coast
Along the Skellig Coast, the currach is more than a small traditional boat. It is a working craft shaped by Atlantic weather, local materials, inherited skill…
The History of the Sheepshead Peninsula and Its Nickname
Stretching between Bantry Bay and Dunmanus Bay in West Cork, the Sheepshead Peninsula is a narrow, mountainous landscape shaped by Atlantic weather, farming,…
How blue flag beaches on the Skellig Coast are managed
A Blue Flag beach is managed through a detailed programme that joins water quality, public safety, environmental care, accessibility and visitor information.…
The Story of St Michael’s Well and Its Pilgrimage
Along the Skellig Coast, sacred places are often modest in scale. A spring beside a lane, a ruined chapel, a standing stone, or a path across rough ground can…
Hill Walks with Clear Views of the Skellig Islands
The Skellig Islands rise from the Atlantic several kilometres off the coast of County Kerry, appearing as dark, dramatic shapes beyond the headlands of the…
A Trail Of Famine Relief Workhouses Along The Skellig Coast
The communities between Kells, Cahersiveen, Waterville and Castlecove carry many visible reminders of the Great Famine, but the story is rarely contained in a…
Restoring Ballycarbery Castle and its living heritage
Above the shoreline near Cahersiveen, Ballycarbery Castle stands as one of the most recognisable ruins on the Iveragh Peninsula. Its ivy-covered walls,…