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01/03/2025

Portmagee Whiskey 🥃

01/03/2025

Get your dancing shoes on this Saturday night with An Odd Few 💃🏼🕺🏻🪕🎻🎸🎶🎵 Visit Waterville Skellig Coast

28/02/2025
28/02/2025

🚤🌊 Kerry Aqua Terra is back for the 2025 season! Kicking off March 15th with breathtaking boat tours along the Skellig Coast. Who’s ready for an adventure? 🌿☘️

27/02/2025
27/02/2025
Imagine life as a monk on Skellig Michael, waking up to this view of Little Skellig every day. Isolated in the Atlantic,...
26/02/2025

Imagine life as a monk on Skellig Michael, waking up to this view of Little Skellig every day. Isolated in the Atlantic, this 6th-century monastery was home to a small group of monks who built stone beehive huts and lived off the land and sea. Today, their ancient walls still stand, looking out at Little Skellig, now home to one of the world’s largest gannet colonies.

A place of history, nature and pure wild beauty!
Have you ever visited Skellig Michael?

25/02/2025

🌉 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗿𝗼𝗻 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗲 – 𝗔 𝗚𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘁 🌉

Standing strong against time, this iconic railway bridge once carried trains along the Farranfore to Valentia Harbour line, a vital lifeline for South Kerry. Built in the late 19th century, the 940-foot iron bridge with its seven 100-foot spans was a remarkable feat of engineering.

For 67 years, passengers and cargo—especially fish and turf during WWII—crossed these tracks daily, until the railway’s closure in 1960. Though the trains are gone, the bridge remains a stunning reminder of Kerry’s rich railway heritage.

We can’t wait to see this route revived as the South Kerry Greenway! 🚴‍♂️🌿✨

📸Lisa Glow

Another fantastic week ahead on the Skellig Coast! 🌊✨From creative writing and cinema nights to festivals, wellness sess...
24/02/2025

Another fantastic week ahead on the Skellig Coast! 🌊✨

From creative writing and cinema nights to festivals, wellness sessions and community gatherings, there’s something for everyone. Whether you’re looking to relax at the Skellig Sauna, enjoy a coffee and conversation in Irish, or take part in the Active Ageing Festival, this week is packed with opportunities to connect and explore. Don’t miss out on the Fair Day in Cahersiveen and other exciting events happening across the coast!

Get involved, meet new people and make the most of everything the Skellig Coast has to offer.
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A Night of Music, Storytelling & Magic in Portmagee! 🧡🎶What a truly magical evening as part of the 300 Years of Portmage...
23/02/2025

A Night of Music, Storytelling & Magic in Portmagee! 🧡🎶

What a truly magical evening as part of the 300 Years of Portmagee celebrations! NightVisiting brought music, storytelling, and the rich traditions of Ireland to life in the most breathtaking way. The Portmagee Community Centre was alive with the spirit of song, laughter, and deep connection.

From soul-stirring ballads to foot-stomping tunes, every moment was pure magic. A huge thank you to Lisa Lambe, Claire Sherry, Eoghan Scott, Vincent Lynch, Danny O’Mahony, John O’Keeffe, Ina O’Keeffe, Cormac Dineen, and the Portmagee Choir for delivering a performance that touched the heart and soul.

The energy, the passion, the sheer joy—NightVisiting exceeded all expectations and more. Go raibh míle maith agaibh to everyone who came together to celebrate this special occasion. May these traditions continue to thrive for generations to come!

Iveragh Jobs Fair
22/02/2025

Iveragh Jobs Fair

Chuirfeadh sé ana-ionadh ort an méid gur féidir a bhaint amach leis an nGaelainn! Ní raibh riamh an oiread deiseanna agus atá anois ann! Má tá Gaelainn agat, bí i dteagmháil linn fés na deiseanna fostaíochta agus eile atá ar fáil duit. Muna bhfuil fós, anois an t-am! Bí chugainn maidir leis na ranganna atá á rith ar fud Uíbh Ráthaigh. Míle buíochas le agus as an gcuireadh a bheith i láthair ag Aonach na bPost in Uíbh Ráthach.

You'd be surprised how much you can achieve with the Irish language. There were never as many opportunities out there as there are today! If you have Irish, get in touch with us about the employment and other opportunities that are available to you. If you don't have Irish yet, now is the time! Speak to us about the Irish classes that are running all over Iveragh. Many thanks to and for welcoming us to the Iveragh Job Fair.

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A Special Moment from NightVisiting ✨🎶🧡 One of the most unforgettable highlights of NightVisiting—Lisa Lambe and the Portmagee Choir delivering a stunning performance as part of the 300 Years of Portmagee celebrations. This was just one moment from an evening filled with music, stories, and the magic of shared voices coming together. The emotion and connection in this performance made it truly special. Enjoy this beautiful piece from a night that will be remembered for years to come! #NightVisiting #Portmagee300 #LisaLambe #PortmageeChoir #TradMusic #IrishCulture #SkelligCoast #Unforgettable

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The Skellig Coast website is a Free travel guide, full of tourist information for the Skellig Coast region of the world famous 'Ring of Kerry' in the south west of Ireland. 1500 years ago, when the Monks reached the Skellig Coast they discovered heaven on earth, and you will too. Located in the far west tip of the Iveragh Peninsula, The Skellig Coast encompasses the area between Kells and Castlecove, including Dromid and the Skellig Ring drive: the most beautiful part of the ‘Ring of Kerry’.

The region boasts the spectacular UNESCO World Heritage Early Christian site on Skellig Michael, rich cultural landscapes steeped in history, the Iveragh Gaeltacht where the Irish language is still spoken and the only Gold Tier Dark Sky Reserve in the Northern Hemisphere - all set against the stunning backdrop of the Wild Atlantic Way.

Come and visit to experience the friendliness and hospitality of the local people, share in our history, folklore and music. Magic holiday memories are made here! FEATURES The Skellig Coast website can help you plan your holiday to the Skellig Coast. With the touch of the screen, you can use it to find a place to Stay or find Things to See and Do and get directions with our Maps and GPS. With the touch of a button, you can also share your holiday experiences with family & friends on social media and leave reviews on site for each of the listings. Best of all, you can call, email or go to the website of each tourism business directly from the App to save you time and make that booking fast and on the go !!!! ATTRACTIONS including - Archaeological & Historical Sites - Skellig Michael, UNESCO World Heritage Site - Derrynane House and National Park - Tetrapod Tracks – 350 million years old - Valentia Island Heritage Centre - Geokaun Mountain and Fogher Cliffs, Valentia Island - Atlantic Telegraph Cable - The Skellig Experience - Valentia Slate Quarry & Grotto - Old Barracks Heritage Centre, Cahersiveen - Daniel O’Connell Memorial Church - Ballycarbery Castle - Cahergal , Leacanabuaile and Loher Ring Forts - Eightercua Stone Row, Waterville WALKING ROUTES - Beentee Loop Walk, Cahersiveen - Knocknadobar Mountain & Stations of the Cross - The Kerry Way - Bolus Head Loop Walk, Ballinskelligs DRIVING AND CYCLING - The Skellig Ring - Bealach Oisin - Ring of Kerry GOLF - Dooks Golf Course - Hogs Head Golf Club and Waterville Golf Links - Ring of Kerry & Killorglin Golf Courses WATERSPORTS Courses available from beginner to experienced for Surfing, Diving, Swimming, Kayaking, Sailing & Coasteering. ANGLING - FISHING - Some of the best sea angling & game fishing in Europe. - Bass, Salmon & Trout in abundance. OTHER - Boat Trips - Horse Riding & Pony Trekking - Bird Watching Walks - Gardens & Farms - Sub-Tropical Gardens at Kells and Glanleam, Valentia Island - Sheep Dog Trials at Kells Sheep Centre - Pet Farm - Valentia Ice-cream & Dairy Farm EVENTS happening all year round including - Celtic Festival of Music & The Arts, Cahersiveen - Charlie Chaplin Film Festival, Waterville - Sea Shanty Festival, Portmagee - New Year’s Eve Festival, Portmagee - King Scallop Festival, Valentia - Traditional Regattas during the Summer - Ballinskelligs Country Market, Café Cois Trá ARTS AND CRAFT The Skellig Coast is a haven for many local, creative arts & crafts producers, potters, ceramicists, artists, sculptors, weavers & photographers, all with their own studios, retail outlets and workshops. - from Chocolate Making at Skellig Chocolate, St Finian’s Bay - to Candle Making on Valentia Island - to Tech Amergin Arts Centre in Waterville PUBS, RESTAURANTS, ACCOMODATION and ENTERTAINMENT The Skellig Coast has a wide range of award winning accommodation, restaurants, cafes, pubs & hotels, to suit all budgets & tastes. From camp sites to hotels and from bed and breakfasts to hostels, the Skellig Coast has it all. Entertainment is available locally and nightly including Bands, Concerts, Dancing, Traditional Music Sessions and more. Come visit us - and remember: one day just isn’t enough!