Skellig Michael (Sceilig Mhichíl)

Ireland / Kerry / Cahirciveen /

island, place with historical importance, monastery, UNESCO World Heritage Site, movie / film / TV location

The larger of the two Skellig Islands off the Iveragh Peninsula. Now uninhabited, though it supported a monastery from 588 to the 12th Century. Though ruined, the monastery is still in good condition.

The island is a nature reserve supporting a huge colony of breeding Gannets. In summer there a daily trips to the island, though landing is dependent on weather conditions. Walking through the ruins, it becomes apparent just how difficult life must have been for the monks.

This beautiful island was featured in the near end of Star Wars: The Force Awakens and featured prominently in Star Wars: The Last Jedi as the planet Ach-To

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Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skellig_Michael

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Coordinates: 51°46'16"N 10°32'26"W

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Barrows south of Knockainy 161 km
Barrows at Rathanny 162 km
Copper Coast GeoPark 214 km
German submarine U-1276 241 km
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