Skellig Coast Destination and Experience Development Plan

The Skellig Coast Visitor Experience Development Plan has one purpose: attracting visitors to engage with the true essence and story of this place. Life here is shaped by the Atlantic. This plan helps you extend your season, grow your business, and protect what makes the destination unique.

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Highlighted projects

These projects are central to the Skellig Coast destination plan. Each one connects a signature story to a physical experience for visitors, helping to extend the season and strengthen the destination.

Journeys Inspired by the Skellig Monks
Improves the Monks Trail Walk in Baile an Sceilg and reopens the Skellig Experience Centre as a day and night experience for visitors to Skellig Michael.
The Cradle of Irish Nationhood
Develop a Daniel O'Connell Touring Route across key Kerry heritage sites, with Monsignor Hugh O'Flaherty's story adding reflection and inspiration.
A History of Global Connections
Interactive experiences telling the story of the Transatlantic Cable, supporting the UNESCO World Heritage status application and future development of the Cable Station.

Get involved

Get involved in Find Yourself on a Short Break

Use Fáilte Ireland’s Find Yourself on a Short Break campaign tools and materials to position your business and attract more domestic short-break visitors.

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Use the Wild Atlantic Way brand

Use approved Wild Atlantic Way assets and guidelines to align your business with a clear, recognisable regional brand.

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Josephine O'Driscoll
Manager – West Cork / Kerry, Fáilte Ireland
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Danielle Favier
Projects Officer – Wild Atlantic Way Killarney / South Kerry, Fáilte Ireland
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Resources

Access the Skellig Coast Visitor Experience Development Plan and supporting documents to help you plan and grow your business.

Industry & Community
Skellig Coast area map
An illustrative map of the Skellig Coast area in County Kerry.
1 min read
Industry & Community
Skellig Coast visitor experience development plan
A comprehensive visitor experience development plan for the Skellig Coast region.
July 2026
59 min read

Supporting your business on the Wild Atlantic Way

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