Skerries Mills is one of the most unusual heritage sites in Ireland — a complex of two windmills, a watermill, a bakery, and a mill pond on the southern edge of town. All three mills have been restored to working order and are open to visitors year-round, along with a cafe and a gallery showcasing local art. The site was a working agricultural complex for centuries, grinding grain for the town and the surrounding area.
The five-sail windmill is the largest and most impressive, with a copper-topped cap and sails that turn on windy days. Guided tours explain the mechanics in detail — how the miller adjusted the sails to catch the wind, how the stones were dressed, how the flour was sifted. The watermill sits beside the old mill pond, driven by a leat cut from the stream above. The bakery at the end of the tour sells bread made from flour milled on-site, which is the right way to finish a visit.