The Mills
Two windmills and a watermill tell the story of the town’s milling heritage. Explore them on a guided tour.
Explore the MillsA coastal town.
An original spirit.
Sea air, familiar windmills and a warm welcome. Get to know the places and people that make Skerries special.
A welcome from the chairman
Welcome to Skerries.
On behalf of our coastal community, I am delighted to welcome you to Skerries. This website is here to help you discover the town: its coast and islands, the Mills, local history, culture, food, events and the everyday community life that makes Skerries special.
Whether you are planning a day by the sea, returning to a familiar place or getting to know the town for the first time, I hope you enjoy exploring and find your own reason to stay a little longer.
Finally, there is, we hope, a flavour of this great town that runs through this website. Skerries is not a town easily quantified; measurements don’t suit it.
Cianan Clancy
Chairman, Visit Skerries
Welcome to SkerriesClose to Dublin.
Close to Dublin.
A world of its own.
On the north Dublin coast, Skerries brings together a working harbour, beaches and a town full of local character. Spend a little time here and the familiar landmarks become part of your day.
Start with the Mills, follow the shore around Red Island, then leave room for a long lunch or a local performance.
Find your first stopStories in the landscape
Look a little closer.
Red Island
Despite its name, Red Island is a headland joined to the town. Its history connects the harbour with Skerries’ seaside holidays.
Read the island storyThe Martello towers
Look for the towers on Red Island and Shenick Island: part of the coastal defences built in the early nineteenth century.
Discover the towersBuilt character
Read the architecture storyThe architecture of Skerries.
Explore how streets, buildings and familiar landmarks reveal the development of the town.
A town that comes together
Make yourself part of the story.
Arts & culture
Make an evening of it
Local theatre and creative gatherings give you another reason to stay a little longer.
Local life
Find your people
Get to know the town through its community groups, shared interests and local events.
Local life
A little space to discover
Find books, study space and local history at Skerries Library on Strand Street.
There is more to discover
Every place has a past.
Discover the town’s historic harbour, island landmarks and Baldongan ruins through the original local history collection.
Explore the history collectionA little local challenge
Take the welcome quizHow well do you know Skerries?
Test yourself with five quick questions about the town and its landmarks.