Skellig Michael is most attractive and incredible island located
at 14.5 kilometres from the coast of County Kerry, Ireland.
Founded in 7th century, this mysterious monastery of Ireland is
also recognized as Great Skellig. It is the place which is rich
in wonderful natural surroundings. It was listed as a “World
Heritage Site” in 1996 by UNESCO. It is one of the least
reachable famous monasteries of Europe. Name of this island is
based on Irish language that means ‘Michael’s Rock.’ As the name
suggest, it includes many rocking things. This monastery is
situated on 230 meters height of mountain. Skellig Michael’s
distance discourages tourists to visit it. It is the second
biggest place of ornithology in the world as a home of many
seabirds including 27,000 pairs of gannets. People were aware
about significant of this island in the ancient time through
myths but real history of Skellig Michael started in the 7th
century when monastery was founded close to the peak. Skellig
Michael became well known place for an