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Skellig Michael

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Sightseeing cruise

You can also take a two-hour cruise out of Portmagee that travels around Skellig Michael. Although you do not land, you get a stunning up close view.

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Etymology

The island's name translates "Michael's Rock", referring to the saint.

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Sister isle

Nearby is Small Skellig, also striking in appearance. You can view but not visit it because it hosts notable seabird colonies.

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