• In the 19th century, two lighthouses were built on the island and Skellig Michael became an important landmark for maritime vessels.
  • In recent years, Skellig Michael has also gained recognition as a filming location, appearing in the latest Star Wars film series.
  • The jagged, 217m-high rock of Skellig Michael (Michael's Rock; like St Michael's Mount in Cornwall and Mont St Michel in Normandy) is the larger of the…
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  • Skellig Michael (Sceilig Mhichíl) or "Great Skellig" is a small uninhabited island 12 km off the coast of County Kerry in southwest Ireland.
  • The closest international airport to Skellig Michael is Shannon, served by most major transatlantic carriers, including Aer Lingus.
  • Skellig Michael aynı zamanda büyük Skellig olarak da adlandırılır ve Iveragh Yarımadası'nın batısındaki iki Skellig adasının daha büyüğüdür.
  • Skellig Michael consists of approximately 22 hectares (54 acres) of rock, with its highest point, known as the Spit, 218 m (714 ft) above sea level.
  • Skellig Michael, 588'de kurulmuş bir erken Hıristiyan manastırına ev sahipliği yapar ve altı yüzyıl boyunca İrlanda'da önemli bir erken manastır merkezidir.