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Works report for the 2014 season
The Sceilg Mhichíl work report for the 2014 season is now available in PDF format. The report details work undertaken on the damaged north steps, lower lighthouse road and emergency works to the NE corner of the retaining wall at cross cove, among other projects.

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Bird Census 2014
The Sceilg Mhichíl Bird census carried out by in June 2014 by the National Parks and Wildlife Service has been released. The census records breeding seabird count details by species.

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The Sceilg Mhichíl Action plan (2008-2018)
The Sceilg Mhichíl Action Plan 2008-2018 is now available to be downloaded. The Plan details the objectives and actions to be completed and gives the position as of January 2015.

Download the Sceilg Mhichíl Action plan (2008-2018)

World Heritage Seminar, Dublin Castle, September 2013

On 12 September 2013 in Dublin Castle, Jimmy Deenihan TD, Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht hosted a one-day seminar on the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List. The seminar involved representatives from local authorities and community groups and included various presentations from an international panel of experts who outlined the procedures involved in progressing a site from the tentative list to nomination for World Heritage Status.

Preparing Serial World Heritage Nominations in the Netherlands - Dré van Marrewijk (PDF 9MB)

What to do with a Tentative List once you have one - the UK experience - Christopher Young (PDF 890KB)

World Heritage - an honour and an obligation - Adrian Phillips (PDF 7MB)

UNESCO World Heritage Property of Brú na Bóinne a Local Authority perspective - Loreto Guinan (PDF 5MB)

Living with the Monuments of Brú na Bóinne - Claire Tuffy (PDF 9MB)

The assessment process for cultural heritage sites proposed for inscription on the Worlld Heritage List - Grellan Rourke (PDF 1MB)

What are the next steps for the Local Authorities and local groups - Edward Bourke (PDF 619KB)

Photos from World Heritage Seminar Dublin 2013 (PDF 1.5MB)

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Sceilg Mhichíl, Co. Kerry: The Monastery and South Peak. Archaeological stratigraphic report: excavations 1986—2010

This report is the full account of all the archaeological works carried out within the monastery and South Peak structures. It contains stratigraphic details with supporting plans, sections and photographs; a finds catalogue with descriptions and interpretations by relevant specialists; the raw data and results of palaeoenvironmental analyses and the osteoarchaeological analyses of human remains; a full account of the faunal remains; and the radiocarbon dates. The report concludes with an interim statement of the site’s significance. The purpose of this report is to make available the details of the archaeological works undertaken to date, in advance of the planned multidisciplinary publication programme.

Download : Sceilg Mhichíl. Archaeological stratigraphic report - Introduction [PDF 1MB]

Download : Sceilg Mhichíl. Archaeological stratigraphic report - Full Report [PDF 25MB]

Sceilg Mhichíl Safe Access Guide

Sceilg Mhichíl is a World Heritage Property and is unique. It has special archaeological, historical and spiritual significance in addition to being a delicate wilderness habitat. Please help us to preserve this special place at all times.

Download Skellig Safe Access Guide [562 KB PDF]

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Plean Bainistíochta Shuíomh Oidhreachta Domhanda Sceilg Mhichíl
2008-2018

Forbraíodh an Plean Bainistíochta seo chun Suíomh Oidhreachta Domhanda (WHS) Sceilg Mhichíl a chosaint agus a chaomhnú. Tugann an plean aghaidh ar shaincheisteanna oidhreachta cultúrtha agus nádúrtha ar bhealach comhtháite. Tháirg an Roinn Comhshaoil, Oidhreachta agus Rialtais íitiúil (RCORí), Éire, i gcomhar le hOifig na nOibreacha Poiblí (OOP), an plean, agus forbraíodh é i gcomhairle le grúpaí leasmhara áitiúla, eagraíochtaí neamhrialtasacha agus páirtithe leasmhara eile. Clúdaíonn an plean oileán Sceilg Mhichíl, seachas an teach solais íochtarach (atá in úsáid) agus a chúirtealáiste agus limistéar an héileapad leis an aonad stórála in aice láimhe.

íoslód Plean Bainistíochta Shuíomh Oidhreachta Domhanda Sceilg Mhichíl 2008-2018 (3.18MB PDF)

World Heritage Brochure
Heritage is described by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) as “our legacy from the past, what we live with today and what we pass on to future generations”. Ireland is a country rich in heritage and culture and has long recognised the importance of preserving this for future generations. Our Irish culture and heritage has created the spirit and identity of our people throughout the world and makes us what we are today with our distinctive characteristics.

Download World Heritage Brochure [PDF 1.5MB]

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Sceilg Mhichíl World Heritage Property Management Plan 2008 — 2018
This Management Plan has been developed to protect and preserve Sceilg Mhichíl World Heritage Property (WHS), also known as Great Skellig. The plan addresses cultural and natural heritage issues in an integrated manner. It has been produced by the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government (DOEHLG), Ireland, in conjunction with the Office of Public Works (OPW), and has been developed in consultation with local interest groups, non-governmental organisations and other interested parties. The area covered by the plan is the island of Sceilg Mhichíl, with the exception of the lower (working) lighthouse and its curtilage and the helipad area and its adjacent store.

Download Sceilg Mhichíl World Heritage Property Management Plan 2008 — 2018 [PDF 5.1MB]

Sceilg Mhichíl, Co Kerry. World Heritage Property Visitors Guide
This is a user friendly illustrated guide for the visitor to Sceilg Mhichíl. It includes information on both the cultural and natural heritage.

Download Sceilg Mhichíl, Co Kerry. World Heritage Property Visitors Guide [PDF 6.7MB]

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Brú na Bóinne World Heritage Property Research Framework

The universal value of Brú na Bóinne was recognised in 1993 when it was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Property, only one of three on the island of Ireland. Brú na Bóinne or, to give it its official title, the ‘Archaeological Ensemble of the Bend of the Boyne’ was judged to meet three of UNESCO’s six criteria for cultural heritage

Download Brú na Bóinne World Heritage Property Research Framework [PDF 11MB]