Outdoors
Take the scenic route
Follow the shore around Red Island, then find your own patch of South Beach.
Follow your curiosity.
Find your Skerries.
Coastal walks, local stories, great food and creative evenings. A few ways to make the day your own.
8 experiences to explore
Heritage
A turn through time
Meet the windmills that shape the skyline and discover the story of milling in Skerries.
Food & drink
A taste of the harbour
Find a table, order something great and let a long lunch become part of your day.
Heritage
Stories in the landscape
From the harbour to the ruins at Baldongan, there is history all around you.
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.
Food & drink
Saturday at the market
Make time for local food and craft stalls at the Mills’ Saturday farmers market.
Local life
A little space to discover
Find books, study space and local history at Skerries Library on Strand Street.
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A little planning, a great day out
Meet the Mills.
Access to the windmills and waterwheel is by guided tour. Allow around an hour for the tour, then leave time for the café and craft shop.
Parts of the historic site have limited access. Check the visitor guide and speak to the team about your needs before booking.
Visitor guide & accessibilityHeritage connections
Stories in town—and a little beyond it.
The St Patrick connection
Discover the stories connecting St Patrick with Skerries, its islands and the town’s place names.
Explore the connectionArdgillan Castle
Pair the Skerries coast with the history of nearby Ardgillan Castle and its seaside demesne.
Read the Ardgillan storyBaldongan ruins
Discover the remains at Baldongan and their place in the wider history of the Skerries landscape.
Explore BaldonganThe town’s annual calendar
Tradition, sport and a reason to come back.
Skerries 100
The celebrated motorcycle road race returned to the Milverton circuit for its 80th running in July 2026. Follow the organising club for the next confirmed meeting, tickets and traffic information.
Follow the race organisersSkerries Midsummer Festival
A community festival weekend traditionally bringing music, family activity and events into the town. Check the live Fingal calendar for each year’s programme.
Check the events calendarTrad Fest, Skate Fest & Mayor’s Fest
Locally organised summer festivals add traditional music, youth activity and community celebrations to the calendar. Dates and programmes vary from year to year.
Follow local announcementsOne-Act Drama Festival
Skerries Theatre Group welcomes companies and audiences for its long-running annual festival of one-act plays.
Visit the theatre groupSt Patrick’s Day Parade
The town’s community parade brings clubs, schools and local groups together each March.
Find confirmed datesSkerries 10K
An established local road race organised by Skerries Athletic Club, with each edition announced by the club and local event listings.
Visit Skerries ACAnnual events can change dates or pause. Use the organiser link for a confirmed programme before travelling.
The Rás Street Party
Revisit the story of the town celebration that grew around the Rás Tailteann arriving in Skerries.
Read the local storyCurrent events
For confirmed dates, programmes and booking, use the refreshed events guide.
See what’s onA day, your way
Build your dayA plan with room to wander.
Choose a few hours, a full day or a whole weekend.