The discovery of an early Christian oratory on Skellig Beag is being described as “really significant” find.
The island was long thought to be home only to sea birds but a small structure had been noted.
An expedition led by archaeologist Michael Gibbons could only take place in the winter months while gannets would not be present.
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The team discovered an early Christian oratory on a narrow terrace, which is thought to have been used as a hermitage by monks.
Michael Gibbons says such remote locations were sought out by monks:
