Unique opportunity to visit Skellig Michael in the company of Mark Patrick Hederman, Abbot of Glenstal, Seán ÓDuinn, Celtic Scholar and Nóirín Ní Riain, 'the High-Priestess of Gregorian Chant' on Day 1. Day 2 will be centred around Ballinskelligs and will include exploration of our Celtic and Early Christian past in Talk and in Story and Ritual.

In the 6th century, St. Fionan founded a monastic settlement on Sceilig Michael, now designated a world heritage site.

Transport & Accomodation Details

"But for the magic that takes you out, far out of this time and this world, there is Skellig Michael, ten miles off the Kerry Coast, shooting straight up 700 feet out of the Atlantic. Whoever has not stood in the graveyards at the summit of that cliff, among the beehive dwellings and their beehive oratory, does not know Ireland through and through, It is the beauty of Ireland that has made us what we are." (George Bernard Shaw)

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Daily Itinerary

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Programme may have to vary slightly depending on weather conditions

Option 1: €350	Option 2: €450	Option 3: €150
2 day escorted tour on Skellig Micheal and Ring of Ballinskelligs incl. 1 night's B&B and 1 dinner	2 day escorted tour on Skellig Micheal and Ring of Ballinskelligs incl. 3 night's B&B and 2 dinners	1 day escorted tour on Skellig Micheal or 1 day escorted tour Ring of Ballinskelligs

Costs & Reservations

To make this unique pilgrimage as accessible to as many people as possible, we are offering 3 payment options: Option 1, Option 2 , Option 3 Pilgrims for the Sceilig experience will be based in Ballinskelligs, adjacent to Portmagee from where the boat leaves for the Sceilig. Accommodation can be arranged, if required, (see Options 1 & 2) in a large, comfortable local guesthouse in Ballinskelligs (My Father's House) Prices quoted in Options 1 & 2 are PPS. A small surcharge will apply if single accommodation is required. Early booking advisable as numbers are limited to a manageable group. Please forward cheques, money orders to Mícheál de Barra, 'An Clasach', Cnoc an Ghógáínigh, Béal Átha an Cheasaigh, Co. Chorcaí, Ireland. If you require any further information contact Mícheál at info@carpediem.ie or visit www.carpediem.ie

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