Press release
Skellig Michael 2021 Season - Update
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As Ireland’s recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic continues to progress positively, so too do discussions regarding the re-opening of the National Monuments sites managed by the Office of Public Works (OPW).
However, the challenges and complexities of National Monuments sites require careful consideration and priority must be given to the safety and wellbeing of OPW staff and visitors on site.
At Skellig Michael, due to the particular uniqueness of the site in terms of location and landscape, the safety of staff and visitors requires particular attention. Preparatory works, which due to recent work restrictions relating to the pandemic are running several weeks behind schedule, have commenced on the island in order to make it safe for public access. The progress of these works is under constant review and discussions remain ongoing regarding the re-opening of the site to visitors at a time when it is deemed by the OPW as safe to do so.
At this point in time, a final decision regarding a re-opening date has not been made, but every effort is being made to have the island ready for visitors in the coming weeks. A decision on re-opening is, of course, reliant on any changes that might arise in current Government guidelines on the Covid pandemic.