The Islands of Ireland: The miracle of Beginish

Overshadowed by its giant neighbours it may be, but the smallest of the main Blasket islands, Beginish, is no less impressive in its own right.

Surrounded by often raging seas, its several storm beaches attest to its wild location. And yet it is the nearest of the Blasket Islands to the mainland, lying about 2km from the nearest departure point at Coumeenoole Beach.