The Saltee Islands

bobbysands81

Anyone been?

What's it like?

Any ruins over there?

Suitable for young kids or just adults to poke around?

I know there's nobody living there so no shops etc so people visiting would have to bring everything with them but I'm just looking for some general information.

Down South

Haven't been myself in years.

Check this out

http://www.salteeislands.info/

jpb1974

Been there twice, with my camera gear. Wildlife is the only draw, bird spotters and photographers. Not for kids, lot of dangerous cliffs.

Del.Monte

Dangerous for kids and possibly for over inquisitive adults too! No ruins unless you regard the old bird observatory as one or the concrete throne of Prince Michael Neale. Best left to the birds at this time of year.

http://www.salteeislands.info/MICHAEL%20the%20FIRST%20page.htm

bobbysands81

Thanks folks.

Would love to visit for a couple of hours and just take a look around.

Fair play to the family who own it for allowing people to visit.

uck51js9zml2yt

Has anyone any details of boats that take you into the saltees ?

Thinking of taking my camera down at the weekend.
Thanks

jpb1974

Lincoln Helpful Senator wrote: »

Has anyone any details of boats that take you into the saltees ?

Thinking of taking my camera down at the weekend.
Thanks

Declan Bates is the guy that runs a boat to/from the island -

https://www.lonelyplanet.com/ireland/county-wexford/kilmore-quay/activities/boating-cruises/declan-bates

uck51js9zml2yt

jpb1974 wrote: »

Declan Bates is the guy that runs a boat to/from the island -

https://www.lonelyplanet.com/ireland/county-wexford/kilmore-quay/activities/boating-cruises/declan-bates

Thanks. I got him. Going on Sunday weather permitting!

jpb1974

Lincoln Helpful Senator wrote: »

Thanks. I got him. Going on Sunday weather permitting!

Not positive, but May/June is the peak season for the birds. Pretty sure most of the Puffins will be gone now. The Gannets are tougher to get to, be careful.

uck51js9zml2yt

jpb1974 wrote: »

Not positive, but May/June is the peak season for the birds. Pretty sure most of the Puffins will be gone now. The Gannets are tougher to get to, be careful.

Going over in the morning (better weather forecast) ....will see what happens.

If you dont see me on boards in a week...expect the worst:D

bobbysands81

Lincoln Helpful Senator wrote: »

jpb1974 wrote: »

Not positive, but May/June is the peak season for the birds. Pretty sure most of the Puffins will be gone now. The Gannets are tougher to get to, be careful.

Going over in the morning (better weather forecast) ....will see what happens.

If you dont see me on boards in a week...expect the worst:D

Let us know how it went!