The Inishkea Islands (Oileáin Inis Cé), off the coast off Belmullet, County Mayo are rich in history and are believed to be named after Saint Kea who lived on one of the islands.
The two Inishkea islands have been uninhabited since the 1930s but there are a number of boat tours in the region to make the short crossing to the islands. See the remains of stone cottages and monastic life from the 1800s, including the king’s house and old Norwegian whaling station. The islands are a haven for wildlife, including grey seals, barnacle geese, peregrine falcons, and lapwing. Flora includes northern marsh orchid, white clover and tufted vetches.
