The Skellig Islands, situated 8 Miles off the coast of ... If you love hiking then this natural wonder is a must-visit. Hiking to the summit of Carrauntoohill is considered a challenging hike ...

The main draw of the package is getting to visit 400 million-year-old Skellig Michael, the Irish isle that stands in for Skywalker’s refuge. The earliest historical reference to the islands ...

Further West one is led to Skellig Michael ... Join our Irish travel Facebook group. Undoubtedly the most famous of Ireland’s islands are the three Aran Islands, located off the country ...

Story by Ian Phillips and editing by Ben Nigh More from Travel While the "Star Wars ... in "The Force Awakens" was filmed on Skellig Michael, an island located six miles off the coast of Ireland.

St Patrick's Day attracts thousands of overseas visitors to Ireland every year, placing a spotlight on the island's top tourist attractions.