Skellig Michael will not reopen to visitors due to legal challenge by boat operators
Boats from Portmagee, Derrynane, Ballinskelligs, and Valentia bring a maximum of 180 visitors a day to Skellig Michael. Picture Dan Linehan
Skellig Michael, where some of the most iconic scenes of the recent Star Wars movies were filmed, will not reopen as scheduled this weekend because of a legal challenge by three boat operators whose permits were not renewed.
The Office of Public Works (OPW), which manages the Unesco World Heritage Site island also known as Sceilg Mhicíl, said it sought to issue permits for 2025 despite an initial legal challenge, but there has been a further legal challenge this week.
