The Ring of Kerry and the Wild Atlantic Way, Just Two Reasons to Pop by The Moorings in Portmagee
With over 15,000 people visiting Skellig Michael on the Wild Atlantic Way last year, no wonder the ‘sleepy town of Portmagee has come into the spot light for tourists visiting Ireland. Not only has our unique little fishing village on the Wild Atlantic Way becoming famous for the filming of two Star Wars movies – […]
Wishing You All a Very Merry Christmas
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
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 […]
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
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 […]
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 […]
Stay With Us Only €99 For 2 Nights
We’ve had an amazing year in Portmagee, with the filming of the Star Wars Movie on Skellig Michael. It was a pleasure to meet some of the cast and crew of the movie and over the coming weeks we will be posting some exclusive footage of the goings on in Portmagee. We may not have […]
