The Monks of Skellig Michael, Ireland


	The Monks of Skellig Michael, Ireland

abailart

11-3-2008 4:21 AM

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11-3-2008 3:42 PM

carrerinyes

There was a TV show just last week about this place and the work carried out by the monks. There is also restoration work being carried out at the moment. Tanks for clipping!

11-3-2008 4:21 PM

abailart

My pleasure! I visited them a couple of centuries ago.

11-3-2008 4:27 PM

carrerinyes

So that WAS you I saw on tv. Don't worry, your secret is safe with me

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