Island · UNESCO
Skellig Michael
Ireland
A remote island monastery off the Kerry coast, with stone beehive huts high above the sea.
Western Europe
Ireland
Green hills, wild Atlantic cliffs, lively pubs and storytelling cities, all on an island small enough to cross in an afternoon.
Before you plan: This guide covers the Republic of Ireland only. Check ferry, boat and island access schedules before travelling, as they depend on weather.
- Capital
- Dublin
- Languages
- English, Irish
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Best time to go
- May to September for the longest days and mildest weather; June is often driest. Expect rain at any time of year.
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Island in Ireland
- Top places
- Historic site 7
- Castle 7
- Church, mosque or temple 5
- Viewpoint 4
- Neighbourhood 3
- Museum 3
- Scenic route 3
- Park 2
- Ruins 2
- Tower 2
- Food and drink 2
- Garden 1
- Beach 1
- Mountain 1
- Island 1
- Waterfall 1
- National park 1
- Other 1
- Monument 1
- Market 1
- Stadium 1
- Art gallery 1
- Shopping 1
- Bridge 1
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