

This small island off the west coast of Ireland recently became a film star, but Skellig Michael has a rich history all its own. An ancient monastery, lighthouses and the island's status as a bird sanctuary all make up its story.
Holly's Research:
- Bourke, Edward, et al. “SKELLIG MICHAEL, CO. KERRY: THE MONASTERY AND SOUTH PEAK Archaeological stratigraphic report: excavations 1986–2010.” Government of Ireland. Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. 2011. http://www.worldheritageireland.ie/fileadmin/user_upload/documents/Skellig_Michael_Excavations_Intro.pdf
- Siggins, Lorna. “Star Wars: Habitats directive ‘breached’ on Skellig Michael.” Irish Times. Dec. 17, 2015. https://www.irishtimes.com/news/environment/star-wars-habitats-directive-breached-on-skellig-michael-1.2470211
- The Editors of Encyclopædia Britannica. “Old Red Sandstone.” Encyclopædia Britannica.November 19, 2010. https://www.britannica.com/science/Old-Red-Sandstone
- “Essential renovation works to begin on Skellig Michael.” Irish Times. Dec. 1, 2013. https://www.irishtimes.com/news/environment/essential-renovation-works-to-begin-on-skellig-michael-1.1613506
- “SS Marina [+1916].” Wreck Site. https://wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?71071
- “Sceilg Mhichíl.” UNESCO. http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/757/
- “Skellig Michael.” World Heritage Ireland. http://www.worldheritageireland.ie/skellig-michael/
- “Skelligs Lighthouse.” Commissioners of Irish Lights. http://www.irishlights.ie/tourism/our-lighthouses/skelligs-rock.aspx
- Horn, Walter, et al. “The Forgotten Hermitage of Skellig Michael.” University of California Press. 1990. Accessed online: https://publishing.cdlib.org/ucpressebooks/view?docId=ft1d5nb0gb;brand=ucpress
Topics in this Podcast: 19th century, 9th century, 8th century, monasteries, Irish history
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