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Skerries is a sea-side town lying on the east
coast of Ireland.The name Skerries was derived
from the Norse word meaning group of rocky islands.
Skerriesis a thriving fishing town with a lot
to offer to the tourist. It is situated 18 miles
from Dublin City Centre . The airport and ferry
ports are quickly and easily accessible.Dublin
Bus operates a public transport system for Skerries
to the centre of Dublin . Skerries has also a
rail service which will now runs 7 days a week
. These two transport systems allow access to
onward travel in Ireland. The population of Skerries
is growing daily mainly to the fact that it is
now one of the most desirable locations to live
in the greater Dublin area. Many new housing developments
have sprung up to cater for the demand.
Skerries is a regular entrant in the Tidy Towns
competition and each year receives a very favourable
placing . This is due to the consistent and hard
working committee. Skerries was a Gold Medal winner
in the European Entente Florale. The restoration
of the old water mill and the on-going restoration
of the two wind mills in close proximity to the
water-mill have also earned Skerries an award
in the National Heritage Award scheme .The water-mill
is now open to the public since early June 99.
Skerries has many amenities which are enjoyed
by both resident and visitor alike. Its long sandy
beaches , (patrolled by life-guards in the summer
months) secluded harbour awash with pubs and restaurants
, three islands off shore – one of which can be
reached at low tide – all gladden the heart. An
18 hole golf championship course is also in the
area as is a sailing club which host both National
and World sailing events. There is a strong GAA
tradition in the town. Old and young are catered
for as are all abilities.
The Skerries Rugby Club has earned many accolades
and produced players of a very high quality and
often international calibre . Soccer too also
has its place in Skerries with many teams entered
in local and national leagues. Every year motor-bike
racing comes to Skerries with the annual road
races which are extremely popular . These races
have been held for over fifty years. Skerries
is for walks weather they are be along the strand
, up around The Head where seals can be seen bobbing
in the water . Close by Ardgillan Demense offers
another series of walks through wooded parklands
or open spaces with wonderful views of the sea.
In recent times Skerries potential as a filming
location has been recognised .It is no longer
a rare sight to see people with clip-boards and
to hear “Quiet please” and “Action”!!! Whether
you want action or peace and quiet Skerries has
it all. .
Cianan Clancy
VisitSkerries & SkerriesHomepage | 1997-2007
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Photo by Conor Heffernan.