Failte Ireland - Ireland Buyers Guide 2018

BEGINISH ISLAND, CO. KERRY Southern Peninsulas Access to the island can be had via Valentia Harbour Tours (Departs from Cahersiveen Marina and Knightstown on Valentia Island) T  +353 (0) 87 163 7959 www.vht.ie Beginish Island is a beautiful deserted island, protected from the Atlantic by Valentia Island.With a ruined watch tower at its peak and some important archaeological remains, the island makes a fascinating place for a wander. SKELLIG ISLANDS, CO. KERRY Southern Peninsulas http:/ / www.skelligsexperience.com www.heritageireland.ie/en/media/ skellig-michael-boatmen-22062017. pdf Na Scealga lie 12km off the coast of south Kerry, like floating pyramids of sandstone. The most spectacular of these islands, Sceilg Mhichíl – Skellig Michael – is a peaceful spiritual idyll and a designated UNESCO.World Heritage site with over six hundred steps which leads you up a 1,000 year- old stone stairway to one of the most magnificent monastic sites in Europe. An Sceilg Bheag is a seabird sanctuary and one of the world’s greatest gannetries. It is home to more than 23,000 pairs of gannets among many other seabirds. This site has been more recently famous as a prime location in StarWars films. GARINISH ISLAND (ILNACULLIN), CO. CORK Southern Peninsulas Bluepool Ferry Apr – Oct; from Glengarriff T  +353 (0) 27 63333 www.bluepoolferry.com Harbour Queen Ferry Apr–Oct; from Glengarriff T  +353 (0) 27 63116 www.harbourqueenferry.com A must for sub-tropical plant and garden lovers, this tiny island with a big reputation. Stashed away in Glengarriff harbour, known to horticulturists and lovers of trees and shrubs all around the world as an island garden of rare beauty. 23 Coulagh Bay, Co. Cork The Blasket Islands, Co. Kerry