Warnings that Skellig Michael could lose World Heritage Site status over Star Wars promotions

There are warnings that Skellig Michael could lose its UNESCO World Heritage status due to its rebranding as a Star Wars site.

Warnings that Skellig Michael could lose World Heritage Site status over Star Wars promotions
Thu, 21 Dec, 2017 - 11:49

There are warnings that Skellig Michael could lose its UNESCO World Heritage status due to its rebranding as a Star Wars site.

An Taisce is urging the Culture Minister to intervene and carry out a report on the impact filming has had.

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