Skellig Michael...

Skellig Michael, Co Kerry

Situated (8 Miles) 12 kilometres off the coast of Portmagee in South West Kerry. Rising majestically from the sea Skellig Michael towers 714 feet (218 metres) above sea level. On the summit of the rock is a well preserved 6th Century monastic settlement.

There is a bird population on and around the Skelligs, especially puffins in late spring, and gannets on the small Skellig, where 23,000 pairs nest on every available ledge, making it the second largest gannet colony in the world.

Please exercise extreme caution on this site. Please read safety signs & leaflets carefully as fatalities have occurred at this site.

Open Mid May – Late September – Depending on weather conditions.

Tel 01 6476912, 01 6476000

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Image courtesy Department of Arts, Heritage & the Gaeltacht.

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