The Skellig Islands rise from the Atlantic Ocean off the Iveragh Peninsula, west of Valentia Island and the village of Portmagee. Their steep cliffs, monastic…
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Boating tours around the Skellig Islands: what to know
The Heritage of Derrynane National Historic Park
On the south-western edge of the Iveragh Peninsula, Derrynane National Historic Park brings together political history, archaeology, coastal landscape and…
Traditional Irish Music Sessions in Portmagee Pubs
Portmagee is a small harbour village on the Iveragh Peninsula, closely associated with the Skellig Islands, Valentia Island and the maritime life of County…
Puffin Island’s Seabirds and How to See Them Responsibly
Off the coast of County Kerry, Puffin Island is one of the most memorable wildlife sites along the Skellig Coast. The uninhabited island lies near Valentia…
A Day Trip to the Lighthouses of the Skellig Coast
A lighthouse day along the Skellig Coast is less about ticking off a long list of towers and more about understanding how a small number of maritime landmarks…
Valentia Island And The Atlantic Telegraph Revolution
Before the age of radio, satellites, and instant messaging, news between Europe and North America travelled no faster than a ship. A letter could take weeks to…
What to Expect at the Skellig Experience Visitor Centre
The Skellig Experience Visitor Centre sits on Valentia Island, close to the bridge and ferry connections at Portmagee. It offers an accessible way to learn…
Coastal walks from Kells to Caherdaniel
The coastline between Kells and Caherdaniel brings together long sandy beaches, rugged headlands, island views and quiet lanes through the Iveragh Peninsula.…
How the Skellig Coast Became a Star Wars Filming Location
The Skellig Coast’s connection with Star Wars began with a landscape that seemed to belong to another world. Rising sharply from the Atlantic, Skellig Michael…
Exploring the ruins of Ballycarbery Castle
Ballycarbery Castle stands on a grassy rise above the shoreline near Cahersiveen, where the broad waters of Valentia Harbour meet the rugged landscape of the…