Skellig Islands Guide
Geology of the Skellig Islands
The Skellig Islands are made mostly of Devonian Old Red Sandstone, laid down roughly 360 to 385 million years ago.…
13 Mar 2026
4 min read
History & Heritage
The Northern Gannet Colony of Little Skellig
Little Skellig is home to one of the world’s largest Northern Gannet colonies, with roughly 35,000 breeding pairs packed onto…
12 Mar 2026
7 min read
History & Heritage
History of Skellig Michael
Skellig Michael is a rugged island rising dramatically from the Atlantic Ocean, a UNESCO World Heritage site that captures the…
18 Nov 2025
5 min read
History & Heritage
Star Wars filming on Skellig Islands
Discover the Cinematic Magic of Skellig Michael: The Star Wars Connection Tucked away off the rugged coast of County Kerry,…
18 Nov 2024
4 min read
Stories & Media
St Michael’s Sword
If you've ever stood in awe of Skellig Michael, the towering sea crag off Ireland’s southwest coast, you may not…
13 Nov 2024
5 min read
History & Heritage
Filming “Star Wars Island” with Devin Supertramp
If you have ever searched for Skellig Michael on YouTube, you have likely come across Devin Supertramp’s cinematic tribute, "Star…
2 Feb 2022
4 min read
Stories & Media
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