Tracing family history on the Iveragh Peninsula often begins with a surname and a broad location such as “County Kerry.” That starting point is useful, but it…
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The Townlands of the Iveragh Peninsula: A Genealogy Guide
The art of the seanchaí along Ireland’s Skellig Coast
Along Ireland’s south-western coast, storytelling has always been closely tied to place. A headland, holy well, ruined fort, fishing cove or mountain pass can…
Visiting the Skellig Heritage Centre in Cahersiveen
The Skellig Heritage Centre in Cahersiveen offers a useful way to understand the islands, coast, and communities of south-west Kerry before setting out to…
The folklore of the cholera wave in 1832
In 1832, cholera reached Ireland as part of a pandemic moving westward through Europe, Britain and the Atlantic world. On the Iveragh Peninsula, the disease…
The best beaches for swimming between Kells and Castlecove
The coastline between Kells and Castlecove brings together sheltered coves, broad strands and beaches backed by some of Kerry’s most memorable scenery. The…
Growing community and local food in Waterville
Waterville sits between the Atlantic and the mountains of the Iveragh Peninsula, where gardens are shaped by salt air, strong winds, cool temperatures and long…
The Armada Shipwrecks Along Kerry’s Wild Atlantic Edge
In the autumn of 1588, the Irish coastline became the final setting for one of Europe’s most dramatic naval disasters. The Spanish Armada had sailed with the…
Driving the Skellig Ring Scenic Route
The Skellig Ring is a compact but richly varied touring route on the Iveragh Peninsula, where Atlantic views, quiet villages, early Christian heritage and…
Walking the wild edge of the Skellig Coast
The annual Skellig Coast Walking Festival brings people into the landscapes, stories and communities of south-west Kerry. Across the Iveragh Peninsula, walking…
A Self-Guided Tour of the Killarney National Park from the Coast
The journey from the Skellig Coast to Killarney National Park connects two very different landscapes on Ireland’s Iveragh Peninsula. Along the coast, the…