Introducing Skellig Islands
The Skellig Islands (Oileáin na Scealaga) explode out of the Atlantic Ocean with a defiance to match the empty-eyed gannets perching on their barren rocks. They measure up to any of the attractions offered by yellow-bellied landlubbers on the mainland, but you’ll need to do your best grisly sea-dog impression on the 12km crossing, which can be rough. There are no toilets or shelter on Skellig Michael, the only island visitors are permitted to land on. Bring something to eat and drink and wear stout shoes and weatherproof clothing, including a waterproof jacket for the wave-spattered boat trip. (The boat operators can also often lend passengers old waterproof jackets and trousers for the crossing.)
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Last updated: Sep 12, 2008
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