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Where Traditional Music Comes Alive In Cahersiveen
The history of the Valentia Island telegraph cable
Before radio, satellites and the internet, information travelled no faster than a ship unless an electrical telegraph could carry it. The successful connection…
Stone forts of the Iveragh Peninsula
The Iveragh Peninsula is known for dramatic coastlines, mountain passes and the offshore grandeur of Skellig Michael, yet some of its most revealing monuments…
Walking the summer pilgrimage to Skellig Michael
The annual walking pilgrimage to Skellig Michael in the summer brings together landscape, faith, local memory and one of Ireland’s most extraordinary…
The Haunted Tales of the Derrynane House Gardens
Derrynane House stands among some of the most evocative scenery on Ireland’s Iveragh Peninsula. Set within Derrynane National Historic Park, the former home of…
How to Volunteer for Local Beach Cleanups on the Iveragh Peninsula
The coastline of the Iveragh Peninsula stretches from sheltered bays and harbours to exposed Atlantic beaches, with communities from Kells and Caherdaniel to…
The Danish Explorer Behind a Kerry Coastline Mystery
Along the Skellig Coast, maps can feel almost as evocative as ruins. A line drawn around a headland records more than distance and direction: it suggests…
Cafés and Coastal Stops with Skellig Views
A good coffee stop on the Skellig Coast can become part of the landscape rather than a pause between attractions. From the harbour at Portmagee to the western…
Straw craft and St. Brigid’s crosses on the Skellig Coast
Across the Iveragh Peninsula, traditional craft has often grown from materials found close at hand. Straw, rushes, reeds, heather and grasses were gathered,…
A History of the Valentia Island Ferry Service
The short crossing between Reenard Point and Knightstown is one of the most familiar journeys on the Iveragh Peninsula. The Valentia Island ferry links the…