'It is the Holy Grail': locals fear for tourism future as Skellig Michael stays shut
Tourism operators and business owners across South Kerry warn of major losses as permit dispute delays Skellig Michael's visitor season into next month
From Star Wars and the Saint Michael’s Sword 'ley line' to its monastic settlement and bird sanctuary, Skellig Michael off the Kerry coast is a compelling destination for visitors. File picture: Madeleine Maria Weber
While not as widely known as its link to Luke Skywalker, the fact that Skellig Michael sits on a so-called ley line is fast becoming a reason why people visit it.
To the uninitiated, these are straight lines drawn through strings of ancient natural structures across a large geographical area.
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