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In
the mid 60ies my Father Joe Roddy began Running trips to the Skellig
Islands. Today the Business is Run and managed by myself, Joe's Son Kenneth but
Joe Still operates one of the Boats daily each Summer. We have a long family
connection with the Skelligs, from the time when my Grandfather and
Granduncles served as Lighthouse Keepers on Skellig Michael. Following
this, my Father also became a lighthouse keeper, and while he didn’t serve on
the Skelligs himself, he was the forth generation of lighthouse keeper in the
family. Joe has spent over 40 years running passenger trips to Skelligs and just
like my brother and sisters before me, I started working with my Father when I
was just 12 years of age spending everyday of my summer holidays on the Boat. My
Father’s lifetime involvement with the Skelligs and the knowledge he has
passed on, has given me a great Love and respect for the Islands that motivates
me greatly in the Running of the Business today. For us, the Skelligs means far
more than just a job or even a Business, it has become a family tradition and a
way of life that I too hope to pass on to my kids some day. So For Generations
of Experience and stories from days long past, look up Joe Roddy & Sons and take
a Trips to Skellig Michael with us some time.
Call / Text: Joe
Roddy & Sons 00 353
(087)1209924
Email :ken@skelligstrips.com
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