Skellig Michael (Irish: Sceilig Mhichíl), is the larger of the two Skellig Islands, 11.6 kilometres (7.2 mi) west of the Iveragh Peninsula in County Kerry, Ireland. A Gaelic Christian monastery was founded on the island at some point between the 6th and 8th century and remained continuously occupied until it was abandoned in the late 12th century. The remains of the monastery, and most of the island, became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996.
Recently, Skellig Michael, gained international attention for being the site of filming for the Star Wars franchise, bringing record visitors to the Island.
Visit Site: http://skelligislands.com/
