Skellig Coast

19/06/2026

A beautiful sunny day on the Skellig Coast. ☀️🌊

The boats are tied up in Portmagee for the evening, ready to head back out to the Skellig Islands tomorrow ⚓️

18/06/2026

16/06/2026

12/06/2026

Distant islands shimmer on horizon, rising from early mist,
floating pyramids, wrapped in dawn,
suspended in sacred solitude....
There, mysterious monastery still stands,
the memory of over a thousand years of history
held within its walls;
the ancient spiritual legacy still invoking prayer and peace...

(Anne Herridge, author of Soul of Skellig)

12/06/2026

Regatta season is here!

Every summer, the harbours and villages along the Skellig Coast come alive with the tradition of coastal rowing regattas, as generations of crews and supporters gather on and off the water once again.

This year, John will be rowing in the Cnuicín 4-Oar, continuing a tradition linked to the old Seine Boat fishing crews. The 4-Oar traces back to the “Follower” boat, the second vessel used in the Seine fishing traditions in our area.

Interested in learning more about the Seine Boat and local history? Visit us in Portmagee and book the Spirit of the Sea Tour. 🌊🥃

11/06/2026

Just over a year on from when she and her Kerry partner, photographer and filmmaker Christy Riordan, brought a unique documentary on Skellig Michael to life, Italian writer Paola Bizarri is back with a new project dedicated to the world-famous UNESCO heritage site.

For Paola, an author of several books in her native tongue, her latest publication, The Glancing Rock, is the first that she has penned in her second language, English.

The book is described as a historical fiction novel inspired by the monks who lived on Skellig Michael during the 6th century.

🔗Read more 👉 https://tinyurl.com/398y4u2x

08/06/2026

🌊 This week on the Skellig Coast…
From seaside walks and music workshops to theatre, local stories and the first regatta of the season.
There is something for everyone… and the best part?
Most events are FREE! ✨

08/06/2026

A lifetime exploring our oceans, from Galapagos to Antarctica to Derrynane, raising awarness about our beautiful Kenmare Bay and Skellig Coast.

Happy World Oceans Day

Images (clockwise top left) by Vincent Hyland

1. Common Dolphin
2. Bloody Henry Starfish
3. Tern
4. Fulmar
5. Bull Huss
6. Cuckoo Wrasse
7. Basking Shark

06/06/2026

A peaceful stop along the Skellig Coast 🌊✨

Slow down and explore, because there is more to the Skellig Coast than just the coastline.