Covid-19 concerns close Skellig Michael for rest of 2020 

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
Thu, 30 Jul, 2020 - 16:58
Ciarán Sunderland

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). 

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