Mr Justice Garrett Simons granted an application by the Office of Public Works (OPW) to lift an automatic suspension on landing at the Unesco heritage site and former monastic island

A High Court judge has given "top priority" for a case involving the granting of boat permits to ferry people to Skellig Michael

Skellig Michael, off the Co Kerry coast, has become increasingly popular since its starring role in the most recent series of Star Wars movies.

Saturday, May 13th has been confirmed as the reopening date, depending on weather conditions