Garáiste Guidebook
Sightseeing
Ardgillan Castle and Demesne
Beautiful coastal walk to castle and gardens
Longest beach in Skerries. Sandy beach with great views. Very safe and shallow. Suitable for all water activities, lifeguard on duty in Summer
South Strand
South StrandLongest beach in Skerries. Sandy beach with great views. Very safe and shallow. Suitable for all water activities, lifeguard on duty in Summer
Beautiful old country house-accessible by train or car from Skerries (15 min drive)
18 locals recommend
Newbridge House & Farm
Hearse RoadBeautiful old country house-accessible by train or car from Skerries (15 min drive)
Food scene
Coffee rooms and gift shop. Market on Saturdays. Swans and playground for the kids!
34 locals recommend
Skerries Mills
Coffee rooms and gift shop. Market on Saturdays. Swans and playground for the kids!
Fine dining next door, take out available for lunch and at weekends. Tasting menu and extensive wine list available. Local, seasonal produce at its best.
Potager
7 Church StFine dining next door, take out available for lunch and at weekends. Tasting menu and extensive wine list available. Local, seasonal produce at its best.
Harbour area is full of bars, restaurants and cafés. Casual or upmarket dining, lots of outdoor space available
Skerries Yacht Club
Harbour RoadHarbour area is full of bars, restaurants and cafés. Casual or upmarket dining, lots of outdoor space available
The Bus Bar
98 Strand StreetTakeaway coffee, cocktails and wood fired pizzas. 2 mins walk!
Gerry's Fresh Foods
31 Strand StLocal produce, delicatessen, off license and Post office. 1 minute walk.
Artisan food store and cafe. Fresh bakery. Eat in/Take away. Outdoor dining available. 3 mins walk.
10 locals recommend
Olive Cafe & Deli
86 Strand StArtisan food store and cafe. Fresh bakery. Eat in/Take away. Outdoor dining available. 3 mins walk.
Best chowder around! Best to book ahead if possible. Located on the seafront of Skerries harbour.
24 locals recommend
Stoop Your Head
19 Harbour RdBest chowder around! Best to book ahead if possible. Located on the seafront of Skerries harbour.
Gelato and coffee in a beautiful location on Skerries harbour. Eat in or takeaway. Serving 3FE coffee. Iced and nitro available.
Goat In The Boat
26 Harbour RdGelato and coffee in a beautiful location on Skerries harbour. Eat in or takeaway. Serving 3FE coffee. Iced and nitro available.
Activities
Quay Street
Quay StreetNorth beach in Skerries-suitable for kayaking and SUP. Beautiful sunset views
Green space with designated swimming areas and large playground. Parking available but only a 5 min walk from house.
Red Island
Red IslandGreen space with designated swimming areas and large playground. Parking available but only a 5 min walk from house.
Floraville Public Park
83 Sráid Na TráSuitable for small kids-safe. Limited parking but 3 mins walk from house.
The Skerries Bookshop
R128Quaint little bookshop beside church. Great range. 4 mins walk.
Red Island Wine Company Limited
43 Church Stfantastic wine shop with knowledgeable staff.