Rockfalls see ban on boats landing on Skellig Michael

The Office of Public Works had issued a ban on all boats from landing on Skellig Michael until further notice or without express permission due to what are described as “extremely dangerous” conditions.

Rockfalls on the famous world heritage site off the Kerry coast have left parts of the island in a hazardous, unstable state.

The Department of Transport issued a marine notice over the weekend advising seafarers that people should not be landed on the island from any vessel without the express consent of the OPW.