WatervilleThe village sits on a strip of land between the sea and Lough Currane, on the western side of the Ring.
Island
Skellig Michael
Portmagee, County Kerry
The monastery was built on a rock out in the Atlantic. You go by boat from the harbour when the sea allows it.
- Where
- Portmagee, County Kerry
- Official site
- heritageireland.ie
- Before you go
- Opening times, prices and access change. Check with the place itself.
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WatervilleThe village sits on a strip of land between the sea and Lough Currane, on the western side of the Ring.
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