BOOKING ESSENTIAL
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DAYTIME TOUR DETAILS
(Distance covered 2.5km to 5.5km, elevation/highest point 160 feet)
A gentle two hour walk, taking in different habitats at Derrynane. Depending on the time of year this may include, the sand dunes, beaches, woodlands, part of the Kerry Way and Abbey Island. Expect to see wildflowers, trees, birds, freshwater and marine life and invertebrates. Includes bird watching, whale and dolphin watching and seashore curiosities. Local Irish placenames and their meanings are explained throughout the tour. The walks take place all year round and are weather dependent.
These tours are licensed by the Office of Public Works and are fully insured.
OTHER DAYTIME WALKING TOURS
I will announce these more moderate tours (a reasonable fitness level and sturdy underfoot required) from time to time. Please check social media or if you are a group then please direct message me.
They include;
1) Meadow walk, Kerry Way, Bunavalla and Mass Path.
(Distance covered 8.5km, elevation/highest point 500 feet)
2) Lambs Head to the WWII lookout post.
(Distance covered 7.5km, elevation/highest point 340 feet)
DARK SKY, MOONLIGHT AND BIOLUMINESCENT TOUR DETAILS
These are seasonal and weather dependent, and take place in the core of the Kerry Dark Sky Reserve at Derrynane. They occur during Autumn, Winter and Spring, when night-time occurs earlier. I announce these tours on my social media, so please check for details. They include a live slide show of comets and eclipses that I have photographed over the last 15 years at the reserve in Derrynane. The tour also includes nocturnal wildlife and a unique look into underwater at night showing the transformation of marine life under ultraviolet light, when they exhibit fluorescence.
I pioneered dark sky tours in Derrynane and was part of the team that established the Kerry Dark Sky Reserve. When conditions are right, expect to explore the night sky, bioluminescence (autumn) and Derrynane under moonlight.
These tours are licensed by the Office of Public Works and are fully insured.
Wild Derrynane Book
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3RD PRINT RUN WILL BE AVAILABLE SOON
A Visual Natural History of the Kerry Seas National Park and the Skellig Coast.
Hardback, 540 pages, illustrated in full colour with over 2000 images and 600+ species
"I will read it with interest, having spent a family holiday there, during which we climbed Skellig Michael"
Sir David Attenborough
"Wow, wow, wow"
Desmond Morris, Author of The Naked Ape
"Bravo Vincent Hyland, ... you are truly a reason for hope"
Dr. Sylvia Earle
"I must hail your book as a benchmark for the future of our coastal areas."
Des Lavelle, Valentia Island
"One of the most beautiful books I have ever come across".
Pat Kenny, broadcaster.
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With a foreward by Dr. Sylvia Earle
"Hyland has crafted a portrait of change, an urgent call for action and an inspiring message of hope that is relevant globally. And, he makes it personal."
Wild Derrynane - A Visual Natural History of the Greater Skellig Coast, Wild Atlantic Way, Co. Kerry, Ireland.
Purchase the book for delivery to your address...
Cost €50.00 per book. – Price excludes delivery (weight based) and related charges.
Vincent Hyland Artist - Gallery/Shop
Vincent Hyland's original artworks, illustrated and photographic giclée prints
Category 1: Illustrated POSTER PRINTS
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Vincent Hyland's
Skellig Coast Dark Sky Walks
Astro Photography and guided tours in the Dark Sky Reserve
Vincent's unique insights into the Kerry International Dark Sky Reserve includes night time tours (clear skies/weather dependent) that take you into the core of the dark sky reserve here at Wild Derrynane. Hear stories of recent comets, planetary alignments, shooting stars and the milky way. View some of his images and walk amongst landscape of our ancient peoples. Download his FREE POSTER here...
Photographs reveal hidden light of Ireland's underwater marine life
Very little is known about the hidden light that emits from a select few of Ireland's underwater marine inshore flora and fauna. The phenomenon occurs when certain marine plants and animals that contain fluorescent proteins absorb, transfer and reemit light in a colourful display known as marine fluorescence... [read more]. Other animals produce their own light in a process called bioluminescence.
John Dory photographed in white light
John Dory displaying fluorescence
Derrynane photographed at 1am showing bioluminescence.
John Dory photographed in white light
Irish Chamber Orchestra | I Create Online | FIADH’S VOYAGE
A new collaboration between Vincent Hyland and the ICO
The 'I Create Online' initiative inspired by the Irish Chamber Orchestra. With spectacular footage, Vincent explores the cycle of the gannet Fiadh in an evocative maritime adventure. Written, filmed and Produced by Vincent himself, it is narrated by Irish Chamber Orchestra violinist Oonagh Keogh and performed to the ICO's rendition of Felix Mendlesson's Fingal's Cave. Fiadh is inspired by the beauty of the Kerry coastline, its nature and its wild Atlantic seas.
ON TV
From a documentary series 'Call of the Wild' recently broadcast on RTE ONE to being featured on RTE's Hot Air - Ireland's Climate crises, Tracks and Trails, Living the Wildlife, Nationwide, Nestwatch 2000 - 1st brood of the Millennium, TG4's An Lá a Rugadh Mé, TV3 The Ice Pack to the BBC's Search for Ireland's Giant Turtles, Vincent has written, directed, narrated, filmed and appeared in a variety of shows for TV. He has also made three feature length documentaries about the coastal wildlife of his beloved place, Derrynane, Kenmare Bay, the Skelligs and the Bull Rock they are; Ireland's Seabirds and Marine Life, The Bay - Kenmare Bay Underwater and Puffins of Skellig Michael.
Watch all 5 episodes here...
Young Explorer with Neil Hyland
Join 12 year old Neil as he explores ancient stone forts, WWII look out posts and underwater marine life
Meet Young Explorer and Winner of the National Heritage Week, County Award for Kerry, Neil Hyland. Check out his vlog videos where he explores Caherdaniel's local heritage including Ancient Stone Ring Forts, WWII Look Out Posts and Underwater Marine Life.
20 Stops
Booklet available from Derrynane House
Smartphoine App available for self guiding
[Watch the video here]
The Derrynane Seashore Nature Trail
'Bringing the seashore to life'
FREE GUIDE TO IRISH JELLYFISH
Ever wondered how to identify ~Jellyfish and treat their stings? This free downloadable guide is photographed and written by Vincent Hyland and covers all you need to know about jellyfish and other stinging creatures that visit our waters during the summer months.
Click here to download (.pdf)
PROJECTS, SPEAKER ENGAGEMENTS, TV and BOOKS
Vincent works on a range of projects including Augmented Reality pieces for education, outdoor installation including Derrynane's Seashore Nature Trail and Walk of the Planets. In 2019 he featured in Storied Kerry and performed live at the Sneem Story Telling Festival. Television appearances include a shows such as RTE's Today Show, documentary series include; 'Call of the Wild' which aired on RTE TV in August 2020. RTE's Living the Wildlife and the BBC's Search for Ireland's Giant Turtles. He is writing a new book "Wild Derrynane - Explorers Guide and Wildlife Year'.
PIONEERING OUTDOOR EDUCATION IN A DARK SKY RESERVE
NOCTURNAL WILDLIFE AND ASTRONOMY
Exciting walks to explore nocturnal wildlife (bats, moths and marine life) and constellations, stars and planets in the Kerry Dark Sky Reserve. Vincent was one of the original Kerry International Dark Sky group responsible for obtaining a gold tier award for the area from the International dark Sky Association (IDA).
Creator of the Walk of the Planets App for iOS and Android and available here for free
He is also the pioneer of nocturnal trips exploring marine life above and below water.
Contact Vincent for further details here
