Cé Bhaile an Sceilg (Ballinskelligs Pier)

Cé Bhaile an Sceilg, Ballinskelligs Pier, sits on the shore at Ballinskelligs in County Kerry, looking out across Ballinskelligs Bay on the Iveragh Peninsula. It is a working pier in a quiet Gaeltacht village, with the ruins and sands of the area close at hand.

The pier serves as a departure point for boat trips into the bay and out towards the Skellig islands, and it is a fine spot simply to watch the sea, seabirds and passing boats. Sailings depend entirely on weather and swell, so arrangements are best made in advance with local operators.