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Skellig Michael

A rugged cliffside with green grass overlooking a deep blue sea.
27
Sep

The Overland Ireland Guide To Visiting The Magical Skellig Islands

The remote Skellig Islands are located off Ireland’s southwest coast in the Atlantic Ocean and consist of two craggy islands. Little Skellig is the smaller of the two and is an important home to seabird colonies. Though home to early Christian monks from the 9th to the 13th centuries, the larger island of Skellig Michael...
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A rugged, snowy mountain emerges from the sea with a distinctive arch formation near its base.
16
Dec

3 Reasons to Visit Skellig Michael that have Nothing to do with Star Wars!

With December’s release of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, we have no doubt that there will be a predictable influx of people interested in visiting the stunning Skellig Michael island in order to connect with Rey, Luke, and the Star Wars legend in general. Google is aflutter with people searching for “Star Wars Kerry Island?”...
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Three puffins on a rocky outcrop with flying puffins and mountainous peaks in the background.
16
Dec

Why Skellig Michael is the Ultimate Pilgrimage for Star Wars Fans

Star Wars puts the ‘fan’ in ‘fanatical’ as it boasts some of the movie industry’s most enthusiastic enthusiasts! And, while many still debate whether Greedo or Han shot first (it was Han) or whether the Ewoks are actually good (not touching this one), die-hard Star Wars fans are booking vacations to the West Coast of...
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