Explore Skerries Islands by sea kayak, uncovering rich history and stunning views. Paddle, snap photos, and relax on serene beaches.
- Skerries - The uninhabited Skerries Islands are of great importance for all kinds of migratory birds that stop here year in, year out on their journeys from the Arctic or Africa. Also on the largest of the four islands, Shenick Island, as well as Colt Island and St. Patrick’s Island breed and rest different sea birds. St. Patrick’s Island is named after Ireland’s national saint who stopped here and founded a church
- All equipment and sit-on-top kayaks
- Life jackets and 3mm wetsuits
- Full safety instruction
- Instructors available throughout the trip
- Changing facilities
- Free water, tea, coffee, and snacks
- What you need to bring: Swim wear / Sports wear and trainers / Towel Change of Clothes
About the Trip
Skerries has five islands in total off its coast. These are Shenick Island, St Patrick’s, Colt Island, Rockabill, and Lambay Island; all of them have their own history. We will start our kayaking session from the beach near the Martello Tower. We will paddle to the Shenick’s Island first, it should take us 20 minutes. Then we will land there and take some pictures. After we will paddle to the Colt Island for about another 20 minutes and will take our deserved brake there.
History
Early writers tell how an island off Skerries was used as a landing place for an invasion, which happened in the second century. This island was either Shenick or Red Island, which would have been a tidal island at the time. When the invaders landed, they formed ranks and at low tide marched to the mainland, where they were promptly defeated at the ancient settlement of Knocknagin, north of Ballbriggan.
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