The first known reference to the islands occurs in legend. Skellig Michael is named as the burial place of Ir, son of Milesius, who drowned during the landing of the Milesians.
In a text from the 8th or 9th century, Duagh, King of West Munster, is said to have ‘fled to Scellecc’ after an episode of conflict between the Kings of Munster and the Kings of Cashel.
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Skellig Michael, County Kerry.
The first reference to monks on the Skelligs dates to the 8th century when the death of ‘Suibhni of Scelig’ is recorded, although a monastery may have been founded on the site as early as the 6th century.
The HSE has no immediate plans to open additional Covid-19 testing sites in South Kerry, despite the rise in cases in this area in the past fortnight.
Kerry County Councillor Norma Moriarty contacted the health authority, expressing concern about the high incidence of cases in this part of the county, and asking for an additional temporary site to be opened.
Up to Monday, 14th December, the Kenmare LEA – which stretches from Kilgarvan to Killorglin and includes all the Iveragh Peninsula – had a 14-day rate of 80 per population.
A week later, this rate was 5.5 times higher, with 110 cases recorded over the two-week period, giving an incidence rate of 439 per population – the highest rate in Munster.
OPW Park voted Top Ten of International Green Flag Awards Parks
Derrynane National Historic Park in Co Kerry has been included in the list of top ten international sites in a People’s Choice vote for Green Flag Awards parks, reports Shauna McCrudden
Derrynane National Historic Park. Photo: Don MacMonagle
Some good news for Kerry! The beautiful Derrynane National Historic Park is now officially one of the top ten Green Flag Awards parks in the world.
The Green Flag Awards, administered by An Taisce in the Republic of Ireland, recognise and encourage the provision of good quality parks and green spaces that are managed in environmentally sustainable ways. The awards are marked on eight criteria, including horticultural standards, cleanliness, sustainability and community involvement.