The waters around Valentia Island sit at an important meeting point between sheltered coastal habitats and the open Atlantic. Rocky shores, sandy bays,…
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Skate And Ray Species In The Coastal Waters Around Valentia
A Guide to the Early Christian Churches of the Iveragh Peninsula
The Iveragh Peninsula contains some of Ireland’s most remarkable early Christian monuments, from remote island monasteries to small mainland churches…
The Famine’s Impact on Skellig Coast Communities
The Great Famine changed life across the Skellig Coast in ways that reached far beyond the years of hunger. From Kells and Cahersiveen to Valentia, Portmagee,…
Walking the Kerry Way From Waterville to Caherdaniel
The Kerry Way between Waterville and Caherdaniel is a compact but richly varied section of Ireland’s best-known long-distance walking route. It crosses the…
The Lost Village of Cill Rialaig and Its Artistic Revival
On the western edge of the Iveragh Peninsula, where narrow roads meet open Atlantic scenery, Cill Rialaig preserves the atmosphere of a vanished rural…
The winter solstice at the ancient sites of the Ring of Kerry
As the year reaches its darkest point, the Iveragh Peninsula offers a powerful setting for thinking about time, landscape and the people who lived here…
Catching and Preparing Mackerel on the Skellig Coast
Mackerel are among the most rewarding fish to catch from the Skellig Coast. They travel close to rocky headlands, harbour walls, beaches and offshore reefs,…
The history of the Royal Hotel in Cahersiveen
The Royal Hotel stands among the familiar landmarks of Cahersiveen, a town shaped by the sea, the mountains and the roads crossing the Iveragh Peninsula. Its…
Boat trips to Beginish Island for memorable birdwatching
Beginish Island lies in the sheltered waters around Valentia Island, close to the western edge of the Iveragh Peninsula. Reached by boat rather than road, it…
The Restoration of the Derrynane Abbey Ruins
On the sheltered shores of Derrynane Harbour, the ruins of Derrynane Abbey stand as a reminder of the Skellig Coast’s long religious and maritime history. The…