Island Highlights: a visitors’ guide
Here are the must see landmarks and attractions of Rathkill Island. Come visit. You'll never leave.
NATURE: SENSATIONAL, PROTECTED, WILD
This island is a Special Area of Conservation, widely known for its diverse flora that is unique to this one island, such as the Atramenta pavoris, or Widow’s Veil, and lichen species such as Cladonia salis‑memor, The Mariners’ Mercy.
Here you will also find rare bird species like the pelagornithids (Bony-toothed Birds). These seabirds feature bizarre tooth-like bony projections on their jaws and possess the widest wingspan of any known bird.
OUT AND ABOUT IN THE GREAT OUTDOORS
Exploring can be peaceful, maybe? Many ships and their sailors have gone down around the island, so it’s perfect for wreck diving in the crystal-clear Atlantic waters.
Most of the island's lowlands are protected peat bogs. Do not leave the paths. Do not follow the lights. Do not hum along to any music you might hear. No humming. Seriously.
ISLAND KITCHEN DINING
We recommend:
Mark’s famous seaweed potato cakes!
These pan‑fried cakes are made from mashed potato, flakes of smoked fish and chopped kelp or dillisk, served with lemony mayo. Yum!
Spicy Seadog (with chilli and herbs)
Oil‑based pasta loaded with mixed shellfish and fish, garlic, white wine, parsley, lemon and whatever level of chilli heat you’d like.
The one and only actual lobster roll
Butter‑toasted brioche or split-top bun, stuffed with chilled lobster in a light lemon‑herb mayo, a hint of chives, and crispy lettuce.