The Skellig Story: Ancient Monastic Outpost

NEW EDITION

‘Magic that takes you out, far out, of this time and this world.'
George Bernard Shaw, after a visit to Skellig

This is the story of two of the world's most stunning and unspoilt islands,Skellig Michael and Small Skellig, which lie off the coast of Kerry.Lavelle explores the extraordinary, isolated Early Christian monastic settlement with its stone ‘beehive' huts. He describes the abundant bird life, including the huge colony of gannets, and tells of the history, legend, geology, plant life, the lighthouse, the seals and the underwater world.

A comprehensive and accessible book on a unique and fascinating place.

Title - The Skellig Story: Ancient Monastic Outpost

Edition -

Author - Des Lavelle

ISBN 13 - 9780862788827

Imprint - O'Brien Press Ltd

Publisher - O'Brien Press Ltd

Date Published - 16/03/2004

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No. of pages -

Binding Type - Paperback

Dimensions - 135 x 216 x 8mm

Weight - 204 g

Languages - English