Publications
A Summary of Seabird Monitoring on Sceilg Mhichíl 2020 – 2023
Posted on 12 February 2024
Please find attached a report by NPWS describing seabird survey work between 2020 and 2023.
Archaeological excavation of a rock ledge above the Upper Lighthouse station, Skellig Michael, Co. Kerry. Ministerial Consent No. C0001210. Licence Nos. E005529, R000617
Posted on 1 February 2024
This is the Final Report for a rescue excavation commissioned by the National Monuments Service in 2023 on an area of ground at the Upper Lighthouse on Sceilg Mhichíl that is the subject of erosion from increased storminess and precipitation.
Sceilg Mhichíl World Heritage Property Management Plan 2020–30: Action Programme – Progress Tracker (December 2023)
Posted on 31 January 2024
This report, dated December 2023, tracks the progress of implementing the action programme of the Sceilg Mhichíl World Heritage Property Management Plan 2020–30.
Sceilg Mhichíl Works Report 2023
Posted on 25 January 2024
The Sceilg Mhichíl Works Report outlines the repair works completed on the World Heritage Property in 2023.
Note: Appendix F – Emergency Exercise Irish Coast Guard Rescue Simulation Minutes has been omitted for GDPR concerns and Appendix E – Summary of the Attributes for Ireland’s two existing World Heritage Properties can be accessed here.
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Download the Sceilg Mhichíl Works Report 2023
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Download Appendix A - Method Statement for Archaeological Monitoring of repair of part of Upper Lighthouse Roadway wall
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Download Appendix B - Method Statement for Archaeological Monitoring of Conservation of Upper Lighthouse Terrace Wall
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Download Appendix C - Additional Method Statement for Archaeological Monitoring of Conservation of Upper Lighthouse Terrace Wall
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Download Appendix D - Archaeological Monitoring of Conservation of Upper Lighthouse Terrace Wall
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Download Appendix G - Sceilg Mhichíl 2023 OPW Maintenance Plan
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Download Appendix H - Sceilg Mhichíl Climatee Vulnerability Assessment Technical Experts Workshop
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Download Appendix I - NIS Proposed Sea Wall Repairs on the Lighthouse Road, Skellig Michael
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Download Appendix J - NIS Proposed Installation of Cable Stays on the Crash Decks at Skellig Michael
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Download Appendix K - NIS Proposed Inspection and Safety Sweep of the Island for Loose Rock Material
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Download Appendix L - UCC Atlantic Puffin Tagging Report 2023
Sceilg Mhichíl World Heritage Property Management Plan 2020–30: Action Programme – Progress Tracker (March 2023)
Posted on 31 July 2023
This report, dated March 2023, tracks the progress of implementing the action programme of the Sceilg Mhichíl World Heritage Property Management Plan 2020–30.
Sceilg Mhichíl Works Report 2022
Posted on 4 May 2023
The Sceilg Mhichíl Works Report 2022 aims to outline the repair works completed on the UNESCO World Heritage Property of Sceilg Mhichíl in the season of 2022.
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Download the Sceilg Mhichíl Works Report 2022
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Download Appendix A - Discovery Programme Monitoring Skellig Michael Survey Report
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Download Appendix B - NIS Proposed Application for the construction of a composting toilet within the Lower Lighthouse Complex
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Download Appendix C - Artificial Nest Sites as a tool to enhance breeding Seabird Monitoring on Skellig Michael
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Download Appendix D - Sceilg Mhichíl Seabird Conservation Monitoring
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Download Appendix E - Statement of Significance The Skellig Lighthouses
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Download Appendix F - An Analysis of the Visitor Carrying Capacity of the Monastic Enclosure
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Download Appendix G - Reconnaissance Report Geological Context of Rockfall Monday 13th June 2022 Lower Lighthouse Road
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Download Appendix H - Sweep of Rockfall Area Report
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Download Appendix I - NIS Proposed Installation of Approximately 100m Crash Deck at Cross Cove
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Download Appendix J - Archaeological Impact Assessment of Proposed Canopy Installation, Lower Lighthouse Road
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Download Appendix K - Environmental Incident Report
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Download Appendix L - Archaeological Impact and Mitigation Strategy for the installation of Three Crash Decks, Lighthouse Roadway
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Download Appendix M - NIS Proposed Application for the Installation of CCTV, Associated Electrical Equipment and Solar Panels on the Store Building Adjacent to the Landing Pier at Skellig Michael
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Download Appendix N - Removal of a section of North gate of Lower Light Station
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Download Appendix O - Excavations in the Upper Lighthouse Station
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Download Appendix P - Archaeological Monitoring of Construction of 3 No. Crash Decks on the Lighthouse Roadway
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Download Appendix Q - Archaeological Monitoring of Extension of Cross Cove Canopy on the Lower Lighthouse Roadway
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Download Appendix R - Monitoring of miscellaneous minor works in the Lower Lighthouse and Monastery 2022
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Download Appendix S - Geological Context of Rockfall Potential
Sceilg Mhichíl Seabird Conservation Monitoring 2021
Posted on 23 August 2022
The Sceilg Mhichíl Seabird Conservation Monitoring 2021 focuses on species such as Kittiwakes, some auks, Fulmar as well as the more dispersed large gulls.
Sceilg Mhichíl Works Report 2021
Posted on 23 August 2022
The Sceilg Mhichíl Works Report 2021 aims to outline the repair works completed on the UNESCO World Heritage Property of Sceilg Mhichíl in the season of 2021.
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Download the Sceilg Mhichíl Works Report 2021
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Download Appendix A - NIS Repair of Sea-wall along Old Lighthouse Road – Phase 4
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Download Appendix B - NIS Construction of Public Toilets and Repair to Helicopter Pad, Repair to Pier Wall at Landing Pier and Repair of Gate Piers at Upper Lighthouse
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Download Appendix C - OPW COVID 19 Health and Safety Management Plan
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Download Appendix D - NIS Construction of 3 No. Permanent Crash Decks on Lighthouse Road
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Download Appendix E - Glenwood Specialist Report on Condition of Remaining Timbers of Lower Lighthouse
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Download Appendix F - Glenwood Timber Report Photos
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Download Appendix G - UCC Atlantic Puffin Tagging Report
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Download Appendix H - Archaeological Excavation of the Upper Lighthouse Station
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Download Appendix I - Discovery Programme Monitoring Survey Report
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Download Appendix J - Preliminary Visual Assessment of Building Stone at the Upper and Lower Lighthouses Skellig Michael
Sceilg Mhichíl World Heritage Property Management Plan, 2020–30
Posted on 17 December 2021
The Sceilg Mhichíl Management Plan 2020–2030 has been prepared by DHLGH in conjunction with the OPW. DHLGH is the state body responsible for heritage-policy matters in Ireland under the World Heritage Convention.
The aim of this plan is to protect and preserve the WHP of Sceilg Mhichíl, also known as Great Skellig.
The accompanying suite of documents relate to the AA and SEA processes associated with the development of the Management Plan.
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Download the Sceilg Mhichíl Management Plan, 2020–2030
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Download the Sceilg Mhichíl Draft Natura Impact Statement
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Download the Sceilg Michíl Final Natura Impact Statement
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Download the Sceilg Mhichíl Post Consultation Report
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Download the Sceilg Mhichíl Strategic Environmental Assessment
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Download the Sceilg Mhichíl Appropriate Assessment Conclusion Statement
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Download the Sceilg Mhichíl Strategic Environmental Assessment Post Adoption Statement
Sceilg Mhichíl Works Report 2020
Posted on 22 February 2021
The Sceilg Mhichíl Works Report 2020 outlines the repair works completed on the UNESCO World Heritage Property of Sceilg Mhichíl in the 2020 season.
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Download the Sceilg Mhichíl Works Report 2020
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Download Appendix A - Archaeological Monitoring Upper Lighthouse Road
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Download Appendix B - Discovery Programme Monitoring Skellig Michael Survey Report 2020
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Download Appendix C - Scheme Report for Energy and Water Strategy, Upper and Lower Lighthouse
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Download Appendix D - Fabric Retrofit Strategy for Improved Energy Efficiency at Lower Lighthouse
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Download Appendix E - Lab Report on Geological Analysis at Lower Lighthouse
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Download Appendix F - Atlantic Puffin Tagging Report 2020
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Download Appendix G - Skellig Michael Storm Petrel Monitoring July 2020