Over seven miles off the Irish coast, lie the sea crags of Skellig Michael, a breathtaking island once home to a community of reclusive monks. More recently, a different kind of hermit used it as his fictitious home: Luke Skywalker. 🎥Aerial Ireland | Smithsonian Channel

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’s monastic ruins make it a UNESCO World Heritage Site, but even they are not immune to time and the elements. In part 7, the final installment of our series, we look at the delicate conservation efforts to preserve this extraordinary place for future generations. Watch the full documentary on the conservation works ⬇️ 🔗https://cutt.ly/SceilgMhichilClimateAction #SkelligMichael #WorldHeritage #Conservation #OPW Heritage Ireland Preserving Legacies National Monuments Service - Arc

For nearly 200 years, Skellig Michael’s lighthouse has guided sailors through treacherous waters. Now, as part of a major conservation project, the OPW is transforming it into a knowledge hub for visiting researchers. In Part 4 of our 7-part series, senior conservation architect Fergus McCormick and archaeologist Alan Hayden reveal the history of the lighthouse and its exciting future. Follow along each day this week for more insights. Watch the full documentary👉https://cutt.ly/SceilgMhichilCli