Great Blasket Island

Great Blasket Island The Great Blasket Island Experience. • History • Heritage • Nature. Departing daily at 11am from Dingle Marina (directly below the Tourist Office).

Occupied from pre-history, the island overlooks the location where a number of the Spanish Armada ships were wrecked. The small farming and fishing community exceeded a population of 150 in the early 20th century, but had dwindled to a small number when the island was vacated in 1953. The old village above the Trá Bán (White Strand) is situated on the north-eastern side of the island, facing the m

ainland and Slea Head

The most thrilling way to see Dingle Bay; experience the outstanding natural beauty of the Dingle coastline, paired with an exciting speed boat blast approximately 6h round trip €80pp. Stopping on both legs of the tour to we cruise out of the harbour, increasing speeds to blast along the beautiful Dingle coastline taking a wide arch to give ourselves a better chance of spotting one of the many other whales, dolphins or porpoise and abundance of sea birds of Dingle bay. Reaching the Great Blasket Island we tour to the Northern shore which is a hotspot for Grey seal activity, the island is home to a large colony and we frequently see large numbers here. We then land our passengers for 3.5 to 4 hours where they can take a tour of the Village provided by the OPW and explore the many wonders the island has to offer. A complementary Tea/Coffee is provided for all our customers. On the return trip we take a wide arch off the island to give ourselves a good chance of spotting some wildlife again then cruise close to the coastline and explore the spectacular cliffs outside Dingle harbor. No Rush or time restraints for a personal easy going trip with a maximum capacity of 12 passengers. The 'Peig Sayers' Stormforce 11 is the flagship of the Redbay range, offering the best that RIBs can offer. She has a indoor 12 seater cabin for those who want to keep dry and warm. The Peig Sayers incorporates quality, speed, safety and comfort. You are not seeing the best of Ireland unless you catch it from the water. Our Speedboat Eco-Tour takes you from Dingle Harbour out and around the beautiful peninsula coastline. Feel the fresh Atlantic air on your face as you experience breathtaking views of the staggering cliffs, wildlife that is native to the Dingle shores.






22/04/2025

Every night here the sunset is different. Such a joy to see. The different people who've stayed in the cottages over the last few weeks have all said they wish they could stay longer 😄🥰

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A big thank you to Sarah for featuring a lovely piece on the new caretakers, James and Camille 🙏
13/04/2025

A big thank you to Sarah for featuring a lovely piece on the new caretakers, James and Camille 🙏

Waking up to the view out a cottage window on Great Blasket Island is the new normal for a just married couple who have been entrusted as caretakers of the island for six months.

With no full-time inhabitants for more than 70 years, the island which is two kilometres off the Kerry coast is currently home for Camille Rosenfeld (26) from Minnesota in the US and James Hayes (37) from Tralee, Co Kerry and their occasional visitors.

Camille told the Sunday Independent they were unsure if they would actually reach the island on their first day, April 1, due to the weather.

However, a 6.30am boat ride with Billy O’Connor at the helm ensured no rough weather would scupper the start of a new way of life for them which will last until September 31.

Mr O’Connor is the owner of three holiday cottages and restaurant that Camille and James will run until September — a coveted position, which routinely sees thousands of applications from those seeking the quiet life.

Read the full story on the Irish Independent website.

12/04/2025

Thanks for the amazing footage.

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It's a dogs life 🐕 ☀️ 🪃 **lepeninsula 🐶
08/04/2025

It's a dogs life 🐕 ☀️ 🪃



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April al fresco 🌯 **le
07/04/2025

April al fresco 🌯

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Hello Sunshine ☀️ **le
05/04/2025

Hello Sunshine ☀️







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Great Blasket Island Experience Tours starting from Wednesday 2nd April!💫 Ultimate eco experience from Di**le Bay to the...
31/03/2025

Great Blasket Island Experience Tours starting from Wednesday 2nd April!

💫 Ultimate eco experience from Di**le Bay to the Blasket Islands.
💫 Great Blasket Island Landing approx 3.5 hours.
💫 Explore uninhabited Island village, the white sandy shores of the Trá Bán & one of the largest Grey Seal Colonies.
💫 Island coffee shop and toilets available.
💫Touring the outer Blasket Islands, Cathedral Rocks & Inis Vickillane.
💫 Abundance of Marine and Birldlife en route
💫 Two guides on board, heated cabin, indoor and outdoor seating, max 12 passengers.

We are also delighted to note that Basking Sharks have returned 🦈 These incredible creatures are usually in our waters from April - June, making now a fantastic time to experience them up close 🤗 !

Finally we will be welcoming our new caretakers - Camille and James - this week, make sure to pop up and say hi 👋🏼 if you’re visiting!







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💫APRIL AVAILABILITY 🌅Available dates for one or two nights in April: • 1st - 11th (1 cottage)• 14th - 19th (2 cottages)•...
30/03/2025

💫APRIL AVAILABILITY 🌅

Available dates for one or two nights in April:

• 1st - 11th (1 cottage)
• 14th - 19th (2 cottages)
• 21st - 24th (1 cottage)
• 27th - 30th (1 cottage)

Message or call Alice on 00353 863135098 to book.





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There’s something special about a crackling fire, accompanied by the distant calls from the seals below ✨🏠🦭 **le
09/03/2025

There’s something special about a crackling fire, accompanied by the distant calls from the seals below ✨🏠🦭




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27 days to go! 🦭✨🌅🐇 **le
05/03/2025

27 days to go! 🦭✨🌅🐇


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* R E O P E N I N G * The countdown is on! Opening doors 1st April 2025. See you soon! **le
19/02/2025

* R E O P E N I N G *

The countdown is on!

Opening doors 1st April 2025.
See you soon!



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Storm Eowyn was kind to our little signs🙏 💨🌬️🍃 **le
24/01/2025

Storm Eowyn was kind to our little signs🙏 💨🌬️🍃


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05/01/2025

🌅 Great Blasket Island Accommodation & Coffee Shop Caretakers for 2025 🦭

Just a quick update for anyone interested, applications are now open for the 2025 Caretaker positions.

✨ Details:
• Applications close on January 10th
• The link to apply is in our bio – please check the FAQs before submitting.
• Note: Our website has changed, so please watch the tutorial video for help finding the application form.

For any questions, feel free to email us at [email protected].

Many thanks!
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31/12/2024

Happy New Year from the Great Blasket Island Experience ✨ A heartfelt thank you to all our incredible visitors and supporters — not only in 2024 but over the past 10 years. Here’s to creating more memories and adventures in the 2025 season 🌊💚 💙

B & A x
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The Cathedral Rocks📍I N I S N A B R O 🍀
19/11/2024

The Cathedral Rocks

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From golden hues to fiery reds- Captured recently during a sunlit evening hike to the far side of Great Blasket Island, ...
25/09/2024

From golden hues to fiery reds- Captured recently during a sunlit evening hike to the far side of Great Blasket Island, as the sun set over Tearaght, the westernmost Blasket 🌄🌅

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For his 90th birthday, Jim Callery has decided to walk the 165km National Famine Way Walk from Strokestown, Co Roscommon...
25/09/2024

For his 90th birthday, Jim Callery has decided to walk the 165km National Famine Way Walk from Strokestown, Co Roscommon to Quays in Dublin in aid of an immigrant charity.
Jim has dedicated a lot of personal time and effort preserving and raising awareness to Irish immigrants and the hardship they had to endure during the Irish Famine.

If you would like to donate, we have attached the gofundme link below 🙏👍🏼

Many thanks and best of luck to Jim 🇮🇪

Jim Callery, the founder of the National Famine Museum at Strokestown Park a… James Callery needs your support for 90 years a walking.... Showing us the Way !

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Occupied from pre-history, the island overlooks the location where a number of the Spanish Armada ships were wrecked. The small farming and fishing community exceeded a population of 150 in the early 20th century, but had dwindled to a small number when the island was vacated in 1953. The old village above the Trá Bán (White Strand) is situated on the north-eastern side of the island, facing the mainland and Slea Head Our speedboat Eco-Tour takes you from Di**le Harbour to the Great Blasket Island, experiencing the outstanding natural beauty of the Di**le coastline, paired with an exciting speed boat blast along the way. Departing Di**le Marina daily at 11am (pontoon directly below Tourist Office) this is the most thrilling way to see Di**le Bay; The full trip is approximately 6hours long - 1.5 hour Wildlife Eco Tour to the Island, 3 hours to explore the Great Blasket Island and 1.5 hours return to Di**le at a price of €60 per person // overnight guests @ €55 per person Stopping on both legs of the tour to see Fungi, we cruise out the harbour increasing speeds to blast along the beautiful Di**le coastline. Taking a wide arch out to sea we allow ourselves a better chance of spotting one of the many whales, dolphins/porpoise and sea birds of Di**le Bay. Reaching the Great Blasket Island, we tour to the Northern shore which is a hotspot for Grey seal activity - the island is home to a large grey seal colony and we often see an abundance of activity here. Landing our passengers for 3.5 to 4 hours, one can take a tour of the abandoned village provided by the OPW or explore the many wonders the island has to offer. A complementary Tea/Coffee is provided for all our Peig Sayers customers. No rush or time restraints for a personal easy going trip with a maximum capacity of 12 passengers. The 'Peig Sayers' Stormforce 11 is the flagship of the Redbay range, offering the best that RIBs can offer. She has a indoor 12 seater cabin for those who want to keep dry and warm. The Peig Sayers incorporates quality, speed, safety and comfort. You are not seeing the best of Ireland unless you catch it from the water. .