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’ […]
Accommodation Special Offers in County Kerry
Come stay with us, come dine with us and enjoy the Irish craic in Portmagee. Special Offers – We are open all year round. See what we have to offer and book now call us on +353 66 9477108 Double/Twin Room: 1x night B&B : €65 2 x nights B&B and Dinner* on 1 Night of […]
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 […]
Tubs Taking on Kerry and the Wild Atlantic Way
From Donegal to Kerry, The Ryan Tubridy Show broadcasts along Ireland’s coastal touring route The Ryan Tubridy Show has joined forces once again this year with Fáilte Ireland, as part of its ‘Embrace the Wild Atlantic Way of Life’ summer marketing campaign. Ryan will be broadcasting live with RTE Radio 1 in Ballybunion and Portmagee […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]