In the final scene of Star Wars: The Force Awakens (spoiler alert) Rey, played by Daisy Ridley, meets Luke Skywalker on a mysterious island that's supposed to be part of a planet far, far away — but ...

Ireland is one of Europe’s most magical travel destinations, known for green countryside, dramatic sea cliffs, ancient ruins, ...

A rocky pyramid emerges out of a dark blue sea. It is cinematic even before you add the Millennium Falcon. You can see why “Star Wars” producers chose Skellig Michael as a location in a galaxy far, ...

B oats carrying the first summer visitors to Skellig Michael have been landing on its rocky shores in recent weeks. The Office of Public Works ( OPW ), which manages the island, had originally aimed ...

A remote Irish island was flung onto the world stage in late 2015 when the long-awaited new episode of the 'Star Wars' franchise used its incredible scenery as backdrop to one of the film’s most ...

Skellig Michael, a small, uninhabited, rocky island eight miles from the small Kerry fishing town of Portmagee, received worldwide attention after featuring as the planet Ahch-To in both "Star Wars ...

Skellig Michael, a UNESCO World Heritage site off Ireland’s Kerry coast, blends ancient monastic heritage with dramatic Atlantic scenery. Accessible only by boat from May to October, it offers beehive ...

A crane installed at the Skellig Islands broke loose from the pier and is now missing, despite the Office of Public Works receiving multiple warnings of the risk of severe weather to the structure.

Skellig Michael, a remote UNESCO World Heritage site off Ireland’s coast, offers breathtaking views, ancient monastic ruins, and a real-life Star Wars filming location. Visiting requires planning ...

THIS island off the coast of Co Kerry has incredible views, stone step trails and boat tours – but that’s not all it’s known for. The Skellig Islands shot to fame worldwide when they were featured in ...