Mission & Values

Our Mission is to operate a visitor centre that preserves the industrial heritage of its site and structures, while telling their story and keeping the Watermill building alive with charm and character, offering a warm welcome for Skerries residents and visitors from far and wide.

We value:

  • Our engaged and enthusiastic team.
  • A diverse range of community groups using the centre.
  • Providing employment and work experience opportunities to people with complex challenges around employment.
  • Enhancing Education on local heritage topics and wind & waterpower.
  • The Planet and our local environment.
  • The rich tourism and visitor experience offering in Fingal, north Dublin and the unspoiled beauty of Skerries.

Community

Skerries Mills is a charming heritage site, the Watermill building is bustling day to day with a range of activities.

At the heart of it all, are the freshly baked goods served in the WaterMill Café, with its community café ethos and old mill character.

History of the Mills

Copy: Skerries Mills opened as a community heritage centre in June 1999. Our history dates back to the founding of a monastic site here in around AD795. The history of milling here dates from around AD1100.

Guarantee Your Tour Place

Skerries Mills is operated as a not-for-profit social enterprise, each visit supports the role of the Mills in the community.

10am – 5.00pm. 7 days a week
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