Kilmore Quay, Wexford, is gateway to the Saltee Islands

It also has a relative abundance of thatched cottages and a nice beach

From the quay you can get a boat to the famous bird sanctuary on Great Saltee Island

Great Saltee is one of the handful of places in Ireland where you can spot puffins between April and June

The trip to Great Saltee is by fishing boat and dinghy

While you’re waiting for the boat, there’s plenty of places in Kilmore Quay to get a good coffee or ice cream

The ‘harbour’ at Great Saltee, above

Razorbill & Shag

Walking on Great Saltee