The Skelligs Rock,

The Skelligs Rock is one of the many scenic attractions in the Kerry region.  The two Skellig Islands - Skelligs Michael and Small Skellig stand in the Atlantic ocean 12 km south west of Portmagee, Co. Kerry.

The Skellig Rocks constitute Skellig Michael, where there was an early Christian monastery, and, and Little Skellig with its huge bird colonies.  A third island in the group is Puffin Island. 

Besides the significant archaeological interest in Skellig Michael, and the wonderfully preserved monastic settlement, this remarkable group of inhospitable, weather-torn rocks, play host to hugh colonies of sea birds, both native and migratory.

  Gannets, Kittiwakes, guillemots, razorbills, shearwaters and puffins come here in their thousands and are a delight to ornithologists and to anyone interested in the performance and migratory patterns which nature has impelled these creatures to follow.