- Eight miles from Ballinskelligs Bay off the tip of Iveragh Peninsula is situated the island of Skellig Michael, one of the most enigmatic and remote sacred sites of all...
- How can you describe the Skellig Michael to someone who has never visited this place of peace, serenity and absolute beauty, yet with ruggedness all around you?
- Skellig Michael is early medieval monastery on a small island - rocky pyramid rising the rough seas west from Ireland. Inhabited in 7th - 13th century.
- Are you ready to experience moments that will last a lifetime? Get in touch with Skellig Michael Voyage to make the climb of 618 steps, witness the colourful...
- Due to its universal cultural value, Skellig Michael was awarded World Heritage Site status in 1996, one of only two sites in the Republic of Ireland.
- Yet archaeological research suggests a continuous monastic settlement existed on Skellig Michael, in possibly warmer times, between the 9th and 13th centuries.
- The boat was very small and the boat journey is stunning with beautiful views. We were taken around the little skellig and then landed on skellig michael.
- The information required for planning a trip is available on Heritage Ireland's Skellig Michael web page. Wishing you all happy trails through Ancient Ireland.
- Experience a unique and stunning destination - visit Skellig Michael and Little Skellig off the coast of Ireland and explore the historic beehive huts.
- Skellig Michael, also known as Great Skellig, has a rich and storied history that dates back over a thousand years.