Valentia Island

Valentia Island Valentia Island (Irish: Dairbhre, meaning "The Oak Wood") is one of Ireland's most westerly points.

It lies off the Iveragh Peninsula in the southwest of County Kerry. It is linked to the mainland by the Maurice O'Neill Memorial Bridge at Portmagee. A car ferry also departs from Reenard Point to Knightstown, the island's main settlement, from April to October. A second, smaller village named Chapeltown is located at roughly the midpoint of the island, 3 kilometres (1.9 miles) from the bridge. Th

e permanent population of the island is 665 (as of the 2011 CSO Census).[2] It's approximately 11 kilometres (7 miles) long by almost 3 kilometres (2 miles) wide. Towns in the area include Knightstown,Portmagee and Chapelstown.

08/03/2018

President Michael D Higgins paid a visit to Cahersiveen and Valentia on Saturday as part of his two day trip to south and west Kerry.

08/03/2018

The journey to establish Valentia Island, Co. Kerry as a UNESCO World Heritage site has been a long one. Its significance as one of the birthplaces of digital communications may soon grant the island the coveted status thanks to its transatlantic cable station.

08/03/2018

Even the ‘highest office in the land' backs Valentia Island UNESCO campaign to mark the true beginning of transatlantic cable communications.

08/03/2018

A list of stuff to do in the Island.

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06/10/2017

The ferry service to Valentia Island is a vital asset to all of south-west Keey and should be given the financial support it needs to continue into the future.

03/07/2017

There's always lots happening on the island - triathlons, children's events, food and music festivals not to mention football matches, cricket games and regular music sessions in the pubs! Just click on an event below Read more…

22/06/2017

Irish Coast Guard called out to 76 incidents over the last five days

21/06/2017
09/06/2017

New radio documentary shines light on pivotal role Valentia Island played in world history more than 150 years ago.

11/05/2017
11/05/2017

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