THE OPW is preparing to re-open Unesco world heritage site Skellig Michael this summer. Already behind the regular start, the OPW said works were taking place to facilitate a re-opening. However at Skellig Michael, due to the uniqueness of the site’s location and landscape, “the safety of staff and visitors requires particular attention”, the OPW said. “The tour boat operators, from Portmagee, Caherciveen, Caherdaniel, Ballinskelligs, Valentia were totally dependent on Skellig Michael for their livelihoods and are more than ready to resume business in a safe manner, Cllr Cahill said. “But shops, restaurants, B&Bs, hotels, filling stations, food producers, from Killarney to Killorglin to Caherciveen to Kenmare, also depend to some extent on Skellig Michael being open to visitors.

Source: Irish Independent May 21, 2021 14:06 UTC