The rocks referred to in the village's Irish name are Skellig Michael (Sceilg Mhichíl) and Little Skellig, an ancient monastic colony which lies off the coast from Ballinskellings. The town is also the site of a beach, the ruins of a ...
It was the first task of Kerry's newly elected Mayor, Fine Gael's Bobby O'Connell. The blue flags which indicate beaches of the highest standard were awarded to: Baile an Sceilg; Ballybunion North; Ballybunion South; Ballyheigue; Banna ...
