Skellig Islands Guide
What to Expect on a Skellig Michael Landing Tour
A landing tour to Skellig Michael is one of the most unique experiences on the Irish coast. The full journey…
5 Apr 2026
11 min read
Planning Your Visit
The Lighthouses on Skellig Michael
For over a thousand years, Skellig Michael was defined by the silence of its monastic settlement. However, the 19th century…
25 Mar 2026
7 min read
History & Heritage
How to Get to Portmagee Marina
The village of Portmagee in County Kerry serves as the primary departure point for trips to Skellig Michael. As the…
24 Mar 2026
7 min read
Planning Your Visit
St. Fionan and Skellig Michael
St. Fionán is traditionally credited with founding the monastic settlement on Skellig Michael in the early medieval period, although the…
23 Mar 2026
7 min read
History & Heritage
When to see Puffins on Skellig Michael
Atlantic Puffins inhabit Skellig Michael for roughly five months each year, usually arriving in late March/early April and departing by…
18 Mar 2026
6 min read
Planning Your Visit
Wildlife & Nature
Why is Skellig Michael a UNESCO Site
Skellig Michael was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996. It earned this status because it is an…
18 Mar 2026
7 min read
History & Heritage