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The island off Kerry is a UNESCO World Heritage site

Sceilg Mhichíl set to reopen to visitors this month

Sceilg Mhichíl looks set to welcome public visitors again later this month, with a target date of 21 June for re-opening the popular island off the Kerry coast.

Ireland • 02 Jun 21

The site had been scheduled to open this weekend

Sceilg Mhichíl to remain closed to visitors this year

The Office of Public Works has announced that the world famous heritage site at Sceilg Mhichíl off the south Kerry coast will not open to visitors this year because of the concerns over the Covid-19 crisis.

News • 16 May 20

OPW managed attractions include two world heritage sites – Brú na Bóinne and Skellig Michael.

Free admission to OPW heritage sites scheme expanded

People with disabilities and their carers are to be allowed free access to all Office of Public Works managed heritage sites nationwide from 1 May.

Regional • 22 Feb 18

The first few visitors started arriving on Sceilg Mhichíl yesterday

People advised to book Sceilg Mhichíl trips in advance

The Office of Public Works has advised people to book well in advance to visit Sceilg Mhichíl as it opens for the summer.

Munster • 19 May 17

Skellig Michael is a UNESCO-designated World Heritage Site

Stars Wars filming on Skellig Michael to commence

Final preparations are being made in Co Kerry for filming of part of the next Star Wars movie on Skellig Michael, 12km off the coast.

News • 14 Sep 15

Lucasfilm filmed part of the new Star Wars movie 'The Force Awakens' on Skellig Michael last year

Star Wars filming to return to Skellig Michael

Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht Heather Humphries has confirmed that she has granted permission for Lucasfilm to return to Skellig Michael to shoot part of the new Star Wars franchise.

News • 08 Sep 15

Production crew and sets on Skellig Island as Star Wars: Episode VII begins filming

Skellig Michael exclusion zone for Star Wars film

A two-mile exclusion zone has been declared around Skellig Michael off the Kerry coast during the filming of a new Star Wars film on the island.

News • 29 Jul 14

Skellig Michael