For centuries, the rocky slopes and boggy lowlands of Ireland's Iveragh Peninsula have shaped two distinct sheep populations whose fleeces once clothed…
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Cotswold and Kerry sheep breeds along the Iveragh Peninsula
The Landlord Era and the Coastal Estates of the Skellig Coast
The stretch of road from Kells down to Castlecove traces a coastline once shaped by a small number of landowners. For generations, the fields, piers, and…
The Life Of A Local Ranger On The Ring Of Kerry
A local ranger on the Ring of Kerry works where mountain, sea and community meet. The job reaches far beyond checking paths or pointing visitors towards a…
Seeing The Skelligs From The Sea Without Going Ashore
The Skellig Islands rise sharply from the Atlantic west of County Kerry, where dark rock, white water and changing light create one of Ireland’s most memorable…
The Story of White Strand And Its Dune System
On the southern edge of the Iveragh Peninsula, White Strand is shaped by the meeting of Atlantic water, wind-borne sand and a coastline that has been used by…
Pedal the Atlantic Edge: Bicycle Routes From Cahirciveen to Valentia
The bicycle routes between Cahirciveen and Valentia pack more variety into a few kilometres than most rides deliver in a full day. You leave a stone-fronted…
The History of the Inny Estuary and Its Ancient Floodplain
The Inny River travels quietly through the northern shoulder of the Iveragh Peninsula before surrendering its freshwater flow to the salt of Kenmare Bay. Where…
Seaweed Gatherers and Kelp Burners of the Skellig Coast
Before the diesel engine reached every cove and the chemical works of Germany undercut the smallholdings of Kerry, the rhythm of life on the Iveragh Peninsula…
A Guide to the Ancient Ring Forts and Stone Circles of Iveragh
The Skellig Coast on Ireland's Iveragh Peninsula holds one of the densest concentrations of prehistoric monuments in western Europe. From clifftop cashels to…
Following the Kerry Way through the Skellig Coast
Stretching for roughly 215 kilometres around the Iveragh Peninsula, the Kerry Way is one of Ireland's longest signposted walking routes, tracing a horseshoe…