Golden evening light through coastal grasses, with the island’s Martello tower visible across the sea in Skerries
✦ A little closer to the coast

Your Coastal Escape
Starts Here

Find your own pace in Skerries. Explore our coastline,
discover local stories and feel right at home.

Start Exploring
⌁ Discover Skerries

Whether you seek adventure,
culture, or calm: we’ve got the
perfect experience for every kind
of traveller.

Food & DrinkSporting HeritageBy the SeaCulture & EventsClubs & CommunityPlaces to Stay
Start with what you need

A great place to visit.
A special place to call home.

Here for a few hours or part of everyday life? Find your way into Skerries.

⌁ Your next discovery

Follow these simple steps to
plan your trip with ease.

Sunlit grasses beside the Skerries coastline

Discover Skerries

Find your favourite stretch of shore and get to know the places that make this town special.

Sea views from the Skerries coast

Island Experiences

Enjoy island views from the shore and discover the stories of the harbour and its landscape.

The five-sail windmill and historic buildings at Skerries Mills

Coastal Living

Take a turn through our heritage, then slow down and enjoy a little local life.

The five-sail windmill and historic mill buildings in Skerries
Your coastal escape

Take your time.
Take in Skerries.

Great food. Coastal walks. A little room to breathe.

Discover the Mills
⌁ Something to look forward to

Upcoming activities & experiences
to help you explore deeper.

Confirm availability and details with the organiser.

Rockbill lighthouseOur coastline
A different point of view
Our heritage
Stories all around you
Baldongan ruins in the evening light
● A welcome from the chairman

Welcome to
Skerries.

On behalf of our coastal community, welcome to Skerries. From the harbour and beaches to the familiar windmills on the skyline, I hope you find plenty here to make you feel at home.

Take time to discover our heritage, enjoy something great to eat and meet the people who give the town its character. Whether you are here for an afternoon or a little longer, we are delighted to welcome you.

Cianan Clancy
Chairman, Visit Skerries

A little local knowledge

Everything you need for your visit

How do I get to Skerries from Dublin?

Skerries is served by the Dublin–Dundalk commuter rail route. Check Irish Rail’s Skerries station page for current departures, station facilities and service updates. For bus connections, use the TFI journey planner.

What can I do on a day trip?

Start with Skerries Mills, enjoy a walk by the sea and leave time for lunch near the harbour. Our visit planner has a suggested half-day and full-day itinerary.

Where can I find current events?

Our what’s on page links to organisers for booking and the latest details. Past events are hidden automatically. Local organisers’ calendars are also linked so you can explore beyond the featured listings.

Can I stay overnight?

Yes. Start with our stay guide and contact accommodation providers directly to confirm rooms, rates and accessibility before booking.

Where can I check accessibility before visiting?

Use the station information page for rail facilities, and contact attractions or accommodation directly about your needs. Coastal paths and historic sites have different surfaces and access arrangements.