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# sceilg mhichil

Last month
August 2023
# Birds
Puffins leaving Skellig Michael a few days early 'not a cause for concern'
The National Parks and Wildlife Service said it does not yet know the reason for the earlier departure.
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Aug 3rd 2023, 10:49 AM
Last year
2022
# sceilg mhichil
Skellig Michael is closed until further notice due to rockfall
A full examination of the UNESCO World Heritage site will take place and debris will be cleared.
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Jun 14th 2022, 8:33 AM
All time
# world heritage site
How should we preserve and protect Sceilg Mhichíl? People urged to have their say
In recent years, the island has been host to plenty of tourists… and Luke Skywalker.
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Dec 7th 2018, 10:04 PM
# Unblameable Force
Skellig Michael hit by a 'significant' rock fall - but Star Wars isn't to blame
The island is due to open to visitors next month.
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Apr 12th 2017, 10:54 AM
# on the map
Here are the places in Ireland that could become UNESCO Heritage Sites
Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Heather Humphreys, today announced a fund of €13,000.
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May 22nd 2015, 3:27 PM