Wishing You All a Very Merry Christmas

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Wishing All Our Valued Customers a Very Merry Christmas and Healthy New Year! It’s been another wonderful and busy year at The Moorings in Portmagee and it’s not over yet with a busy month preparing for our annual New Year celebrations. The launch of the next episode of the Star Wars films ‘The Last Jedi’ […]

Top 5 Things to Do in and Around Portmagee This Autumn

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The Moorings in Portmagee is open all year round and we have put together some ideas on what to do when visiting our delightful little village of Portmagee. SKELLIG COAST EXPERIENCE Journey from Portmagee to view Skellig Michael and Monk Trails at Ballinskelligs. View the sites used by Star Wars, inspired by the Monks, or […]

Ocean Meets Sky at the Edge of the World

Take some time to connect with the land, the stars and everything in between as you look out over the Skellig Coast, humbled by the power of the Atlantic Ocean. Its landscape, chiselled by the force of the ocean’s waves yet gently embraced by the warmth of the Gulf Stream air, offers a new view […]

A History of Global Connections on the Wild Atlantic Way

A History of Global Connections on the Wild Atlantic Way The people’s story is one of perseverance and tenacity – leveraging the Skellig’s coastal location to allow the connection across the Atlantic and beyond. The lives and legends of the past remain alive in the villages today, and have helped to developed the Skellig Coast’s […]

The Skellig Coast Story – The Cradle of Ireland’s Nationhood

Despite its seeming isolation, the Skellig Coast has played a significant role in the building of Ireland as a nation – a role that has evolved and been shaped throughout history by the forces of the Atlantic. With its shores regarded as the cradle of Gaelic civilisation following the landing of the Milesians in 700BC, […]

Journeys Inspired by the Skellig Monks

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The Skellig Coast Experience You can not help but find inspiration in this place, with its power woven deep into the sights, sounds and stories of the region. Just as the monks’ quest for spiritual connection led them on a journey to the remote corners of the ‘Edge of the World’, it is easy to […]

Things To Do in Portmagee

The Moorings, Portmagee Portmagee is the perfect place to base yourself to see the Skellig Ring and The Moorings is one of the most popular and welcoming places to stay.   There has never been a more exciting time to visit. The Skellig Ring has been ranked alongside some of the world’s most extraordinary travel […]