Below
I have have attempted to give an overview of the islands history, links
have been provided to other sites and for a more in-depth history I have
provided a list of books which can be viewed by clicking the book link
on the left of the screen.
The Valentia Heritage Center, located in Knightstown, is well worth a visit to learn more, I have also provided Links at the bottom of this page .
| Dinosaur footprint (separate page) |
| Ogham stones, Dolmens and Holy wells |
| The Valentia Astrolabe |
| The first transatlantic cable |
| Glanleam estate |
| The slate quarry |
| Valentia observatory |
| Valentia Lifeboat (separate page) |
| Sceine Boats and regattas |
| The Lighthouse |
| Altazamuth Stone |
| Maude Jane Delap |
| The Marine Radio station(separate page) |
| Skellig Monastary(separate page) |
See
the links below for information on the Skellig Michael
For photographs like this contact:
Barbara Cassidy
Kerry Images
"Sceilig Rock", Castlecross, Ballinskelligs, Co. Kerry
Ph No.: 066-9479323
Mobile: 087-2965874
E-mail:- barbaracassidy@eircom.net