Breaking news
Back to Ireland

Tourist Guide › Ireland

Outdoors & nature

Skellig Michael & Skellig Ring

Portmagee, Ireland

UNESCO island monastery perched on a sea pinnacle (Star Wars' Ahch-To), reached by boat in summer.

Official website Directions Where to stay

Mooch tip Eco tours circle the island without landing if landings are full.

Visiting

Opening times
Landing season approx mid-May to September (weather permitting)
How long to allow
Full day
Best time to go
June for puffins
Accessibility
600 steep steps - not suitable for limited mobility

Getting there

Address
Portmagee, V23 KD62
Parking
Portmagee
Nearest station
Killarney then car

Places to stay near Skellig Michael & Skellig Ring

See all places to stay around Portmagee

Mooch isn’t connected to this attraction and doesn’t sell tickets. Details are from our research – please check with the attraction before you travel.

Enjoyed using Mooch?

A quick Google review helps more guests find independent hotels, inns and B&Bs – and book direct. It takes a minute, and you stay right here on Mooch.

Review us on Google

Mooch on your phone

Get the Mooch App

Put Mooch on your home screen – one tap to find hotels, inns and B&Bs and book direct. Free, nothing to download from an app store.

Scan the code with your phone’s camera, or

Get the App
Scan or tap to get the app

Keeping it local, so far

Why Mooch? →

Where your booking money goes

Every year, money that could pay local staff, local suppliers and local taxes leaves UK communities in booking-site commission.

From Booking.com Limited’s 2024 accounts at Companies House, and Mooch estimates. See how we worked it out →

Read all the reviews on Google Maps ↗