The Iveragh Peninsula is often associated with dramatic coastlines, mountain passes and the offshore monastery of Skellig Michael. Yet its cultural landscape…
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Ancient Burial Grounds Across The Iveragh Peninsula
The Life Of A Modern Day Lobster Fisherman On The Coast
Along the Skellig Coast, lobster fishing is shaped by the sea, the seasons and the character of the communities that depend on them. From Kells and Caherdaniel…
The Festival of the Gathering in Portmagee
Portmagee is a small harbour village with a remarkable sense of place. Set on the western edge of the Iveragh Peninsula, it faces Valentia Island and the open…
Reading Irish Language Signs Around The Ring Of Kerry
A drive around the Ring of Kerry is also a journey through Ireland’s living language. Road signs, village names, maps and information panels may place Irish…
Small Pubs and Shebeens Along the Skellig Coast
Along the Skellig Coast, a pub can be much more than a place to order a drink. In a village with a small population and long distances between neighbours, the…
The history of the Kenmare River and its salmon fisheries
The Kenmare River is best understood as a broad tidal inlet rather than a single river channel. Known in Irish as An Ribhéar Mór, it reaches inland between the…
A Guide to the Nocturnal Wildlife of the Iveragh Peninsula
When daylight fades across the Iveragh Peninsula, another natural world becomes active. Foxes move along field boundaries, bats patrol woodland edges, owls…
Finding the Best View of Humpback Whales on the Skellig Coast
The Skellig Coast offers some of Ireland’s most rewarding opportunities to look for whales, dolphins and other marine wildlife. Humpback whales are occasional…
The Story of the Skellig Michael Beehive Huts
Rising from the Atlantic beside the Skellig Coast, Skellig Michael is known for its steep cliffs, exposed landscape, and remarkably preserved monastic…
Exploring the caves and sea arches near Kells Bay
Kells Bay lies on the Iveragh Peninsula, where the Atlantic shoreline folds around beaches, rocky headlands, sheltered inlets and steep coastal fields. The…