the skellig experience

The Skellig Experience

Skellig Heritage Centre
Valentia island
Kerry
Phone: 66 9476306
Fax: 66 9473651

Visit the Skellig Experience Centre on Valentia Island and discover the magic of the Skelligs for yourself. Get an insight into the life of 6th century monks, the amazing seabirds, the underwater life of the Skelligs, the lighthouse and the lives of their keepers.

Facilities include an audio visual programme, a personal sound tour (five languages), a full refreshment area, car parking facilities and a shop.

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Description

The Skellig Rocks is one of many scenic attractions in the Kerry region. Close to Bolus Head, it is famous for the puffins and gannets (40,000 of the latter) which inhabit it.

The 'Skellig Experience' visitor attraction was opened in 1992 to make the four treasures of the offshore Skellig islands more easily understood by all. The exhibition themes are the history and archaeology of Skellig Michael's early Christian monastery, the sea birds, their habitat and worldwide travels, the lighthouses which have given 161 years of service to mariners and the Underwater Skellig, which has many interesting creatures and plants.

The exhibition also has a 16 minute audiovisual show and interesting exhibits on all aspects of the Skelligs.