Failte Ireland - Ireland Buyers Guide 2018

SCATTERY ISLAND, CO. CLARE Cliff Coast Scattery IslandWalking Tours Experience T  +353 (0) 85 250 5512 E info@ scatteryislandtours.com www.scatteryislandtours.com Scattery Island named after a mythical monster said to have lived there, was the location of a 6th century monastic settlement founded by St Senan. The unique micro climate coupled with the range of historic sites, bird watching and island walking ensures that a visit to the island offers something for everyone. For pre-arranged guided tours, participate in the Scattery Island Walking Tours Experience! THE BLASKET ISLANDS, CO. KERRY Southern Peninsulas Bádóirí An Bhlascaoid Teo (Blasket Island Ferries) from Apr to Sep from Dún Chaoin T  +353 (0) 85 7751045 | +353 (0) 66 915 6422 www.blasketisland.com Stephen/Thomas Kavanagh passenger boat to Great Blasket Island from May to Sep from Dún Chaoin Pier. T  +353 (0) 87 743 5442 Blasket Islands Eco Marine Tours/Ferry eco marine tour and land on the Island fromApr to Sep fromVentry (Ceann Trá) T  +353 (0) 86 335 3805 www.marinetours.ie Dingle Boat Tours fromApr to Sep from Dingle (Daingean Uí Chúis) T  +353 (0) 66 915 1344 | +353 (0) 87 672 6100 www.dingleboattours.com Great Blasket Island Experience on the ‘Peig Sayers’ daily fromApr to Sep from Dingle (Daingean Uí Chúis) T  +353 (0) 86 057 2626/ +353 (0) 86 313 5098 www.greatblasketisland.net Blasket Island Rib Sea Safari Cruise And Fast Blasket Ferry & Eco Tour T  +353 (0) 66 915 2626 | +353 (0) 86 193 7304 www.dingledolphin.com Na Blascaodaí lie some 6km beyond the most westerly tip of the Dingle Peninsula. The largest of the Blasket Islands, An Blascaod Mór, was finally abandoned in 1953 when the last twenty two islanders were moved to the mainland. No other island community of this size has yielded such a literary wealth, producing world renowned writers who documented island life in their beloved Irish language and whose works have been translated into many languages. If you cannot land, why not enjoy a Blasket Island Eco tour experience around the island and learn about the natural bird and marine wildlife; or sail aboard a rib sea safari cruise; the views from the water do not disappoint, as the rugged cliffs form part of the history of this area, shaped by the sea! VALENTIA ISLAND, CO. KERRY Southern Peninsulas The island is linked to the mainland by a bridge at Portmagee. A car ferry also departs from Renard Point, (5km from Cahersiveen) daily fromApr to Oct. T  +353 (0) 66 947 6141 | +353 (0) 87 241 8973 Valentia Harbour Tours  www.vht.ie Skellig Experience Centre  http:/ / www.skelligsexperience.com Geokaun Mountain www.geokaun.com Valentia Photography www.stephenpowerphotos.com Valentia Island is one of great beauty and contrast. The western part of the island is dominated by the dramatic cliffs of Bray Head which command spectacular views of the Kerry coastline while the mild effect of the Gulf Stream results in Valentia’s balmy climate and lush, colourful vegetation. An important quarry on the northern part of the island which opened in 1816 still flourishes today. The famous Valentia Slate has been used in many prominent buildings including the British House of Commons in London. Many fun ways to engage with the locals on this island; including the Skellig Visitor Experience, guided photography courses, amphibious boat tours and walking up for stunning views from Geokaun Mountain. 22 Valentia Island, Co. Kerry