Introducing Blasket Islands
The Blasket Islands (Na Blascaodaí), 5km out into the Atlantic, are the most westerly islands in Europe. At 6km by 1.2km, Great Blasket (An Blascaod Mór) is the largest and most visited, and is mountainous enough for strenuous walks, including a good one detailed in Kevin Corcoran’s Kerry Walks. All of the Blaskets were inhabited at one time or another; there is evidence of Great Blasket being inhabited during the Iron Age and early Christian times. The last islanders left for the mainland in 1953 after the government and the remaining inhabitants agreed that it was no longer feasible to live in such remote and harsh conditions.
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You could camp on the islands, but there are no facilities. There’s accommodation in Dunquin.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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Re: 4 Days In Ireland (In to Dublin and Out of Cork) - Suggested Routes?
by theresamarie3 23 August 2011
Thanks everyone so much for all of your good advice. I think we've decided to spend some time in Cobh and probably not go to the Blaskets…
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Re: 4 Days In Ireland (In to Dublin and Out of Cork) - Suggested Routes?
by GrahamPhelan 22 August 2011
I wouldn't agree with punder saying to get out of Dublin. I think you should visit it, I mean there is allot to see and do there aswell…
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by jeanfromboston2 19 August 2011
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