Skellig boatman rejects OPW claim

The operator of a passenger boat service to Skellig Michael has rejected claims by the Office of Public Works that he has “played down” or “trivialised” convictions he received relating to boat trips to the Unesco World Heritage site.

Skellig boatman rejects OPW claim
Wed, 04 May, 2016 - 01:00
Ann O’Loughlin

Sean Feehan pleaded guilty at Cahirciveen District Court in September 2015 to three offences under the Merchant Shipping Act and as a result, the OPW revoked his permits allowing him to land visitors at the monastic settlement.

The UNESCO World Heritage site was a location of blockbuster movie Star Wars the Force Awakens.

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CourtscourtPlace: Skellig MichaelPlace: World HeritagePlace: Co Kerry coastPlace: BallinskelligsPlace: DungeganPerson: Seán FeehanPerson: FeehanPerson: KerryPerson: JusticePerson: Anthony O’ConnorPerson: Hugh O’NeillPerson: Paul McGarryOrganisation: OPWOrganisation: Office of Public WorksOrganisation: UNESCOOrganisation: Cahirciveen District CourtOrganisation: High Court
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