Take a behind the scenes look at the filming of Star Wars: The Force Awakens on the beautiful Skellig Michael Read More: http://shr.gs/25J514F | Irish Examiner

The Irish island of Skellig Michael, once relatively little known, was thrust into fame when the precarious steps, cliffs and beehive houses at the top were used as the setting for Luke Skywalker’s isolated hideaway at the end of Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens and, again in Star Wars: The Last Jedi. https://bit.ly/3IYH4hs Shout out to @irishpix on Instagram, go check out their page for more incredible videos! | Atlas Obscura

Skellig Michael looks so other worldly. When you visit keep your eyes peeled for some of the cutest locals around — puffins! 😍 These charming little seabirds nest here every spring and summer, painting the cliffs with their colorful beaks and cheeky antics. From May to August, the puffins are at their most active, and the weather is perfect for boat trips out to this mystical island. PLEASE make sure you book in advance as the tours book out really early. 📍 County Kerry 📷 https://www.instagra

Skellig Michael is a remote, precipitous, rocky island situated eight miles from the coast of County Kerry, Ireland. Legends tell of the importance of the islands in prehistoric, pagan times, but the known history of Skellig Michael begins when a monastery was founded near the summit in the middle of the 7th century. You might even recognize it from a certain Star Wars film—do you know which one? https://bit.ly/3IYH4hs Thanks @andymooney13 for sharing on Instagram! | Atlas Obscura