Boutique Hotels in Skerries
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Relax and avail of the McCoy's sense of style in one of the eighteen double rooms all en-suite facilities, interactive television, broadband and wireless internet access, direct dial telephone, tea & coffee facilities and the guarantee of a comfortable night's sleep on the highest quality beds.
Skerries landmarks
Skerries, Ireland
Skerries is a small fishing town and seaside capital of Fingal. It lies on the east coast of Ireland. The name Skerries was derived from the Norse word meaning group of rocky islands. Skerries is a thriving fishing town with a lot to offer to the tourist. It is situated 18 miles from Dublin City Centre. Legends, myths, castles, culture and even motor racing are all offered in Skerries. Legends tell that St. Patrick came to leave his footprint on a rock at Red Island during his brief stay on St. Patrick's Island. Milling can still be seen in Skerries. There are two windmills and a watermill on the island and they were used for grinding corn, wheat, oats and barley. They were used till the early 20th century. The Great Windmill of Skerries boasts magnificent views of the coast and surrounding countryside. The Skerries 100 is without doubt one of Irelands most famous motorcycle road race. Held since 1946, it is just one of the races that can be seen here. Racing in Skerries started as early as the 1930s. Another emergent race to see is the Kilalane Road Races takes place in early September.
