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Skellig Michael UNESCO World Heritage Site

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Island landscapes, monastic heritage, and Atlantic scenery off the Kerry coast

Skellig Michael UNESCO World Heritage Site lies off the coast of County Kerry, where a steep rocky island rises from the Atlantic Ocean. Known for its early Christian monastic settlement, the island contains stone beehive huts, terraces, and pathways built by monks who lived in isolation on the island more than a thousand years ago.

Located within the wider landscapes of the Skellig Coast and connected to routes and viewpoints along the Ring of Kerry, Skellig Michael forms part of a network of places that define Ireland's south-west coast. The island links Atlantic scenery, cultural heritage, and historic landscapes across one of Ireland's most significant UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

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