Covid-19 concerns close Skellig Michael for rest of 2020 

The waves in St Finians Bay, Co Kerry with Skellig Michael in the background. Picture: Darragh Kane

The UNESCO World Heritage site Skellig Michael is to remain closed for the rest of 2020 due to Covid-19 concerns. 

The continued closure of the iconic island and location setting for scenes from the latest Star Wars trilogy of films was announced today by the Office of Public Works (OPW).