Arranmore Island, County Donegal. This atmospheric image of Arranmore Island captures the perfect blend of history and mystery that defines our selkie tale. This remote and mystical landscape with its dramatic coastal views and historical heritage provides an authentic Irish setting for selkie mythology and folklore in young adult fantasy literature. The castle silhouette against the dramatic sky and churning waters below creates an ideal setting for the royal selkie courts of the 1800s, where Máiréad’s mother, and her mother before her, could have gathered to make decisions affecting both their marine and terrestrial realms.