• Not only is Skellig Michael a beautiful, off the beaten path excursion in Ireland, it was also a filming sight for Star Wars: A Force Awakens.
  • Skellig Michael is early medieval monastery on a small island - rocky pyramid rising the rough seas west from Ireland. Inhabited in 7th - 13th century.
  • NEARBY. The two Skellig islands Skellig Michael and Little Skellig are located approximately 12 kilometres offshore the coast of Kerry.
  • Skellig Michael is one of the seven sacred sites along an imaginary line stretching from Ireland to Israel, known as “The Sword of Saint Michael “.
  • Skellig Michael is a stunning island in Ireland that's attracted many types of people such as monks, Vikings and even Star Wars Jedis.
  • Skellig Michael, a small island off the southwest coast of Ireland, was associated with the pagan Tuatha de Danaan, a Celtic monastery and St. Fionan.
  • Skellig Michael (Irish Sceilig Mhichíl, "Michael's rock"), also known as Great Skellig, is one of the most famous and yet least accessible medieval monasteries.
  • Getting to see Skellig Michael Island is a bit like winning the lottery! what to expect on the island and increase your chances of getting there.
  • The information required for planning a trip is available on Heritage Ireland's Skellig Michael web page. Wishing you all happy trails through Ancient Ireland.