- 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.
- The awe-inducing island of Skellig Michael, a World Heritage Site, lies some 12km (8 miles) off the coast of Bolus Head in County Kerry.
- In fact, only 180 people per day are allowed to step foot onto the island. Also, there are just a handful of boats that make the journey out to Skellig Michael.
- Historically, Skellig Michael was inhabited from around the 6th century onwards when a group of monks withdrew from civilisation and took residence on the island.
- Your guide to the Skellig Islands. From its history and folklore to loads of photos, videos + info on Skellig Michael tours, its location and more.
- 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.
- More recently, Skellig Michael was used as a location for shooting two Star Wars movies. Little Skellig is the other main island in the group.
- Discover Skellig Michael in Kerry, Ireland: Perfectly preserved ancient monastery in an impossibly dramatic location on a rocky island in the Atlantic.
- Skellig Michael (Irish Sceilig Mhichíl, "Michael's rock"), also known as Great Skellig, is one of the most famous and yet least accessible medieval monasteries.
- Getting to Skellig Michael is half the fun. Sometimes if you do manage to get to the island, the surging seas put a stop to any chance of making a landing.