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The CliffChris Watson on Skellig MichaelSkellig Michael

The mysterious island of Skellig Michael rises from the sea off the coast of Ireland

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The Skellig Islands lie eight miles off the coast of Portmagee in South West Kerry, Ireland

Picture: Chris Watson

  • The Skellig Islands lie eight miles off the coast of Portmagee in South West Kerry, Ireland
  • The island was home to one of the earliest monastic settlements in Ireland
  • Visiting the monastery requires a climb of nearly 700 steps
  • In late spring puffins and gannets nest on the sheer cliff ledges

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