Skellig Michael

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Sightseeing cruise

You can also take a two-hour cruise out of Portmagee that travels around Skellig Michael. Although you do not land, you get a stunning up close view.

Etymology

The island's name translates "Michael's Rock", referring to the saint.

Sister isle

Nearby is Small Skellig, also striking in appearance. You can view but not visit it because it hosts notable seabird colonies.

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