Ireland - Skellig Michael

This monastic complex, perched since about the 7th century on the steep sides of the rocky island of Skellig Michael, some 12 km off the coast of south-west Ireland, illustrates the very spartan existence of the first Irish Christians. Since the extreme remoteness of Skellig Michael has until recently discouraged visitors, the site is exceptionally well preserved.

Date of Inscription: 1996

Postcard 1: rec Aug 2011 for the monthly RR from chrissybaby

Archaeological Ensemble of the Bend of the Boyne - Ireland

The three main prehistoric sites of the Brú na Bóinne Complex, Newgrange, Knowth and Dowth, are situated on the north bank of the River Boyne 50 km north of Dublin. This is Europe's largest and most important concentration of prehistoric megalithic art. The monuments there had social, economic, religious and funerary functions.

Date of Inscription: 1993

Postcard 1: rec Sep 2011 - unwritten received in the travelling lope BIG UNESCO RR from fisherman

Postcard 2: rec december RR 2010 - fisherman