Vomiting tourists among reasons Skellig Michael closed for summer

Tourists vomiting in boats and visitors “panting” as they climbed the steep stairs on Skellig Michael were among the reasons put forward for closing one of the country’s most famous tourist attractions this year.Internal emails reveal concerns over a lack of washing or toilet facilities and what would happen if first aid was needed for anybody who became ill or fell.

The boat trip to the island was also considered a serious problem with people “needing physical contact/assistance to get on/off”. An update circulated to senior officials in OPW and the Department of Culture said the decision had been difficult with the “loss of an iconic tourism draw like Skellig Michael … very bad news”.

An internal email said: “Obviously, the primary concern in any decision to reopen a heritage site is the health and safety of visitors, staff and boat crews in how they visit and occupy the site, including how they would access and exit the island.”

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