Closure of Sceilg Mhichíl to visitors due to Rockfall Event

From: Office of Public Works
Published on: 13 June 2022
Last updated on: 12 April 2025

Due to a rockfall event on Sceilg Mhichíl today (13 June 2022), the Office of Public Works wishes to inform the public that the site will be closed to visitors until further notice.

There were no casualties as a result of this rockfall event. However, the island has been closed to allow for a full examination of the site and to clear debris.

Sceilg Mhichíl will reopen to visitors once it has been deemed safe to do so.

For further information, please contact pressoffice@opw.ie

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