Where’s Larry Competition Results
Our “Where’s Larry” week was full of fun, he doesn’t like to venture too far but does get up to a bit of mischief where ever he goes. We have picked our winners (announced on Facebook) – Congratulations! Larry wanted to announce the winners himself and would have done it sooner but he was playing […]
The Ultimate Star Wars Competition
The Ultimate Star Wars Competition – Movie Easter Egg The Moorings Movie Easter Egg is a fun 10 day competition featuring movie stills with a hidden Star Wars message. Each day we will post an Egg on our social media pages and ask people to guess what the hidden Star Wars link is. An example […]
St Patrick’s Day Fun – Where’s Larry?
Have you met Larry the Leprechaun?! He lives at The Moorings Guest House in Portmagee. Larry is partial to the odd pint of Guinness and is often heard singing “When Irish Eyes Are Smiling”. As you can imagine Larry is very excited about St Patrick’s Day on 17th March and has decided that he wants […]
Seasonal & Part Time Jobs Available at The Moorings, Portmagee
Come and work with us at The Moorings, Portmagee Seasonal & Part Time positions available • Accommodation Assistant • Bar Staff • Breakfast Waitress • Breakfast & Bar Chefs • Reception (previous hotel experience required for this position) Apply with CV to mooringsportmagee@gmail.com
Tour guide Mia Tobin from Vagabond Tours of Ireland talks about one of her favourite places in Ireland; Skellig Michael
George Bernard Shaw aptly described Skellig Michael as an ‘incredible, impossible, mad place’ as ‘part of our dream world’. If you are lucky enough to make the 12km journey across the Atlantic from the small fishing village of Portmagee on the far reaching edges of the Iveragh peninsula to the pier on Skellig Michael you […]
Current Job Vacancies at The Moorings, Portmagee, County Kerry
GUEST SERVICE / STAFF SUPERVISOR This is a multi-skilled position, working across our restaurant and bar departments, ensuring a professional, friendly and courteous service to all guests. Guest Service Staff Supervisor key responsibilities: Assist in ensuring the smooth running of the Food & Beverage department. Supervise the activities of all Guest Service Staff ensuring all […]
Family Friendly Activities & Things to Do in County Kerry during the Easter Holidays
If you are like us, we are looking for things to do with our kids during the long Easter/Paddy’s school holidays. We are a family run guest house at The Moorings in Portmagee and we love having families visit us. Many of those kids we saw grow over the years have bought their kids to […]
6 Top Tips – How to get the Best Experience When Visiting Skellig Michael for Star Wars Fans
This year we will see even more visitors as Star Wars fans from the movie Star Wars, The Force Awakens will be visiting our small little village on the Ring of Kerry in SW Ireland.
As many of you will be traveling from afar, we decided to put a list of top tips for you, to ensure you gain the best experience possible on your travels.
Top 10 Places for Star Wars Fans to Visit in County Kerry
Ring of Kerry 179km scenic drive around the Iveragh Peninsula in South West Ireland. Dingle Peninsula The Dingle Peninsula, on Ireland’s Southwest Atlantic Coast, is ringed by sandy beaches and craggy cliffs. Killarney National Park The Killarney National Park is located beside the town of Killarney, walking and […]
The Force Awakens in Portmagee, Accommodation Package
There’s nothing more fun than sitting in the Bridge Bar on a chilly, blustery winters afternoon sipping a hot whiskey and listening to the stories of the making of the Star Wars Movie from the staff at The Moorings in Portmagee. Friends and visitors love to sit with the owners and staff and listen to […]