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"It's a miracle this place." That's what director J. J. Abrams thinks of the Wild Atlantic Way's beloved Skellig Michael – the place he chose as Luke Skywalker's secret hideaway for the latest installment of the Star Wars saga. And that's had a massive knock-on effect for local tourism. Last year there was a surge in tourists coming to Ireland, which Tourism Ireland says was partly due to the Star Wars-factor that the region can now boast about. Several scenes from the movie that went on to gros

33K views · 975 reactions | It’s 3 weeks until the release of Star Wars: The Last Jedi, and excitement is building over seeing our own Wild Atlantic Way light up the screen once again. To celebrate, Lego have just released an “Ahch-To Island" Training Set, featuring Skellig Michael’s monastic beehive huts and character figures. May the bricks be with you! Be inspired by the real Skellig Island here: | Wild Atlantic Way | Facebook

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