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# skellig-michael - Wednesday 27 February, 2019

Star Wars movie receives €3.43m in tax credits from Revenue The Last Jedi

Star Wars movie receives €3.43m in tax credits from Revenue

Feb 27th 2019, 6:00 PM 18,762 Views 26 Comments

The shooting of scenes on Skellig Michael and elsewhere has provided a boost to the Irish tourism industry.

# skellig-michael - Tuesday 2 January, 2018

The Skellig Michael problem: How Kerry is preparing to manage an influx of tourists The Force Awakens

The Skellig Michael problem: How Kerry is preparing to manage an influx of tourists

Jan 2nd 2018, 12:00 AM 24,859 Views 36 Comments

With a profile boost other counties can only dream of, what effect will Star Wars have on The Kingdom?

# skellig-michael - Tuesday 26 December, 2017

Step inside the home-away-from-home for monks on Skellig Michael Kerry

Step inside the home-away-from-home for monks on Skellig Michael

Dec 26th 2017, 9:30 PM 18,457 Views 3 Comments

When monks weren’t living on the rocky outcrop, they were thought to have lived here.

# skellig-michael - Wednesday 22 November, 2017

From The Daily Edge Lego is bringing out an unreal Skellig Michael set to tie in with the new Star Wars film Bricking Amazing

Lego is bringing out an unreal Skellig Michael set to tie in with the new Star Wars film

Nov 22nd 2017, 9:31 AM 12,229 Views 6 Comments

Irish 80s kids, all of your dreams have come true.

# skellig-michael - Thursday 28 September, 2017

Blockbuster Star Wars film gets up to €3m tax relief from Irish State The Last Jedi

Blockbuster Star Wars film gets up to €3m tax relief from Irish State

Sep 28th 2017, 9:20 PM 15,118 Views 32 Comments

Scenes filmed at Malin Head in Co Donegal and Ceann Sibeal in Co Kerry feature in The Last Jedi.

# skellig-michael - Sunday 28 May, 2017

We finally know more about The Last Jedi and Ireland Episode VIII

We finally know more about The Last Jedi and Ireland

May 28th 2017, 7:00 PM 24,668 Views 17 Comments

This week, Vanity Fair gave us the first proper preview of the new film.

# skellig-michael - Friday 14 April, 2017

Stunning shots of Skellig Michael feature in new Star Wars trailer Let The Force Be With You

Stunning shots of Skellig Michael feature in new Star Wars trailer

Apr 14th 2017, 6:36 PM 41,603 Views 25 Comments

Star Wars – The Last Jedi is the last time the heritage site will feature in the blockbuster movie series.

# skellig-michael - Wednesday 12 April, 2017

Skellig Michael hit by a 'significant' rock fall - but Star Wars isn't to blame Unblameable Force

Skellig Michael hit by a 'significant' rock fall - but Star Wars isn't to blame

Apr 12th 2017, 10:54 AM 19,147 Views 27 Comments

The island is due to open to visitors next month.

# skellig-michael - Wednesday 25 January, 2017

Skellig Coast tourism plan launched to capitalise on Star Wars interest The Coast Awakens

Skellig Coast tourism plan launched to capitalise on Star Wars interest

Jan 25th 2017, 1:11 PM 11,263 Views 24 Comments

The Skellig Islands saw a huge boost in global interest after they were featured in the reboot of Star Wars franchise.

# skellig-michael - Tuesday 25 October, 2016

Lonely Planet names Skellig Ring as top destination for 2017 Ring Of Kerry

Lonely Planet names Skellig Ring as top destination for 2017

Oct 25th 2016, 9:46 AM 20,597 Views 23 Comments

The popular travel guide describes the area as “perhaps Ireland’s most charismatically wild and emerald stretch of coastline”.

# skellig-michael - Thursday 26 May, 2016

From The Daily Edge A US news network just paid a visit to Skellig Michael and it was looking well Space Invaders

A US news network just paid a visit to Skellig Michael and it was looking well

May 26th 2016, 8:08 AM 7,411 Views 1 Comment

CBS in the house.

# skellig-michael - Sunday 10 April, 2016

The Irish Air Corps just perfectly captured the beauty of the Skellig Islands Location Location

The Irish Air Corps just perfectly captured the beauty of the Skellig Islands

Apr 10th 2016, 2:07 PM 22,652 Views 37 Comments

We can’t get enough.

From The Daily Edge The Irish Air Corps just perfectly captured the beauty of the Skellig Islands Skellig Michael

The Irish Air Corps just perfectly captured the beauty of the Skellig Islands

Apr 10th 2016, 11:34 AM 3,757 Views No Comments

We can’t get enough.

# skellig-michael - Friday 18 March, 2016

Star Wars is heading to Ireland to film on the Wild Atlantic Way A New Hope

Star Wars is heading to Ireland to film on the Wild Atlantic Way

Mar 18th 2016, 3:49 PM 25,790 Views 42 Comments

The official announcement was made this afternoon.

# skellig-michael - Saturday 12 March, 2016

15 photos of the sensational Malin Head landscape that's set for Star Wars Luke Be A Jedi

15 photos of the sensational Malin Head landscape that's set for Star Wars

Mar 12th 2016, 10:30 AM 27,535 Views 27 Comments

Breathtaking.

# skellig-michael - Thursday 10 March, 2016

From The Daily Edge 15 Instagrams of the sensational Malin Head landscape that's set for Star Wars Luke Be A Jedi

15 Instagrams of the sensational Malin Head landscape that's set for Star Wars

Mar 10th 2016, 11:26 AM 5,164 Views 2 Comments

Breathtaking.

# skellig-michael - Monday 15 February, 2016

Skellig Michael is the very first shot of Star Wars: Episode VIII Star Wars

Skellig Michael is the very first shot of Star Wars: Episode VIII

Feb 15th 2016, 6:09 PM 30,472 Views 18 Comments

Disney has released a teaser showing the first scene being wrapped.

From The Daily Edge Skellig Michael is the very first shot of Star Wars: Episode VIII Star Wars

Skellig Michael is the very first shot of Star Wars: Episode VIII

Feb 15th 2016, 2:46 PM 4,487 Views 2 Comments

Disney has released a teaser showing the first scene being wrapped.

# skellig-michael - Tuesday 19 January, 2016

From The Daily Edge 16 wonderful Instagrams from Skellig Michael in Kerry Star Wars

16 wonderful Instagrams from Skellig Michael in Kerry

Jan 19th 2016, 9:43 AM 5,289 Views No Comments

Worthy of any major Hollywood franchise tbh.

# skellig-michael - Saturday 9 January, 2016

Check out the incredible real-world locations where the latest Star Wars was shot Location Location Location

Check out the incredible real-world locations where the latest Star Wars was shot

Jan 9th 2016, 9:15 AM 42,325 Views 31 Comments

The Force Awakens was filmed in some of the most interesting-looking places on earth. And Ireland, of course, is among them.

# skellig-michael - Tuesday 5 January, 2016

From The Daily Edge Luke Skywalker has been doing some very lonely Co Kerry reviews on Twitter The Force Awakens

Luke Skywalker has been doing some very lonely Co Kerry reviews on Twitter

Jan 5th 2016, 7:54 AM 6,606 Views 1 Comment

No man is an island.

# skellig-michael - Wednesday 2 December, 2015

Skellig Michael's obscurity is about to end 'in a blaze of silver-screen glory' The Force Awakens

Skellig Michael's obscurity is about to end 'in a blaze of silver-screen glory'

Dec 2nd 2015, 1:37 PM 21,649 Views 51 Comments

The New York Times has made some predictions about the island’s future.

From The Daily Edge The New York Times visited Skellig Michael... and went completely overboard Skellig Michael

The New York Times visited Skellig Michael... and went completely overboard

Dec 2nd 2015, 9:50 AM 8,580 Views 6 Comments

“You’d sooner keep a Wookie from roaring than keep an Irishman from regaling a willing audience.”

# skellig-michael - Wednesday 21 October, 2015

Did Star Wars damage the Skellig? Well, a jacket was badly snagged Anorakin' Skywalkers

Did Star Wars damage the Skellig? Well, a jacket was badly snagged

Oct 21st 2015, 8:06 AM 17,475 Views 105 Comments

Someone spilled some paint too.

# skellig-michael - Saturday 10 October, 2015

Did the Star Wars filming actually cause any damage to Skellig Michael? Preservation

Did the Star Wars filming actually cause any damage to Skellig Michael?

Oct 10th 2015, 8:00 AM 20,658 Views 35 Comments

A couple of minor incidents were recorded.

# skellig-michael - Friday 18 September, 2015

Tourists went to New Zealand for Lord of the Rings. Will Star Wars movie fans go to Kerry? Opinion

Tourists went to New Zealand for Lord of the Rings. Will Star Wars movie fans go to Kerry?

Sep 18th 2015, 5:00 PM 81 Views 31 Comments

The new Star Wars will bring balance to more than simply the force; maybe it might help balance some books as well, writes Darren Mooney.

# skellig-michael - Thursday 17 September, 2015

From The Daily Edge 9 things we know for sure about Star Wars filming in Kerry this week Use The Force

9 things we know for sure about Star Wars filming in Kerry this week

Sep 17th 2015, 2:11 PM 6,160 Views 6 Comments

Luke Skywalker pulling pints and typical Irish weather. It’s all happening.

# skellig-michael - Tuesday 15 September, 2015

Skellig Michael closed to public as Star Wars filming begins The Force Awakens

Skellig Michael closed to public as Star Wars filming begins

Sep 15th 2015, 9:12 AM 13,588 Views 40 Comments

Cast and crew members flew into Kerry Airport yesterday on a private jet.

# skellig-michael - Tuesday 8 September, 2015

Skellig Wars Episode II: The Minister Strikes Back Return Of The Jj

Skellig Wars Episode II: The Minister Strikes Back

Sep 8th 2015, 2:49 PM 21,821 Views 70 Comments

Minister Heather Humphreys says those opposed to the filming on environmental grounds are wrong.

# skellig-michael - Sunday 23 August, 2015

Ongoing legality of wild hare coursing sums up this government's contempt for our natural heritage Opinion

Ongoing legality of wild hare coursing sums up this government's contempt for our natural heritage

Aug 23rd 2015, 8:30 AM 401 Views 136 Comments

The singular beauty of Ireland’s natural resources is as important as anything else this country has to offer, argues bird expert Eric Dempsey.

# skellig-michael - Thursday 16 April, 2015

If you've never been inside Newgrange, here's your chance to take a peek Have A Look

If you've never been inside Newgrange, here's your chance to take a peek

Apr 16th 2015, 10:30 AM 19,384 Views 10 Comments

More than 130 buildings and monuments have been transformed into 3D digital models.

# skellig-michael - Wednesday 30 July, 2014

From The Daily Edge Irish WWE fighter could be playing Darth Vader in new Star Wars film Episode 7

Irish WWE fighter could be playing Darth Vader in new Star Wars film

Jul 30th 2014, 6:00 PM 34,746 Views 37 Comments

Meanwhile there are new pictures from Skellig Michael.

# skellig-michael - Tuesday 29 July, 2014

From The Daily Edge Here's everything we know so far about Star Wars filming in Co. Kerry Episode 7

Here's everything we know so far about Star Wars filming in Co. Kerry

Jul 29th 2014, 7:17 PM 7,381 Views 5 Comments

Use the force, boy.

Could Star Wars cost Skellig Michael its Unesco World Heritage status? That's No Moon

Could Star Wars cost Skellig Michael its Unesco World Heritage status?

Jul 29th 2014, 11:49 AM 25,845 Views 79 Comments

The film begins shooting today, but will Jedi knights ruin a heritage site?

# skellig-michael - Monday 28 July, 2014

From The Daily Edge Star Wars filming begins on Skellig Michael as exciting footage emerges Episode VII

Star Wars filming begins on Skellig Michael as exciting footage emerges

Jul 28th 2014, 9:45 PM 7,182 Views No Comments

JJ Abrams and crew are decamping to Co Kerry.

# skellig-michael - Thursday 24 July, 2014

From The Daily Edge Will the new Star Wars movie be filmed on Skellig Michael? Skellig Wars

Will the new Star Wars movie be filmed on Skellig Michael?

Jul 24th 2014, 12:21 PM 15,598 Views 31 Comments

Here’s what we know.

# skellig-michael - Friday 21 December, 2012

Top 5 heritage Irish sites to escape the apocalypse* Hidey Holes

Top 5 heritage Irish sites to escape the apocalypse*

Dec 21st 2012, 6:45 AM 11,576 Views 18 Comments

*If you are reading this, it probably hasn’t happened so far this morning.

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