Tourism Ireland have already predicted that the appearance of beautiful Skellig Michael in the latest "Star Wars" film will attract a whole new set of travelers to the monastic site and now they’ve ...

"Star Wars: The Force Awakens" may be an intergalactic adventure, but many of its filming locations are very real and hoping to attract fans as visitors – In particular, one Irish island where the ...

Skellig Michael has been named one of the most beautiful filming locations in the world by Big 7 Travel. The global travel website has recently released its official list of ‘The 50 Most Beautiful ...

The sleepy fishing village of Portmagee would normally expect a lull in mid-September, with the end of the Irish school holidays leading to a fall off in visitors. But this year on Sept. 14, the quays ...

John Murphy, who owns Waterfront, Bed and Breakfast in Portmagee, Co. Kerry. Picture: Damien Eagers A LEADING archaeologist has described as a “scandal” the decision by the State to hand over Skellig ...

There is so much plastic in the sea that the birds are bringing it ashore to build their nests Get daily headlines and breaking news alerts for FREE by signing up to our newsletter We have more ...

'Star Wars' is coming back, but should it be a welcome guest on ancient Skellig, asks our reporter. Just days old, the little bird would easily fit into the palm of my hand. Nestled between the stone ...

Filming is a boon for Irish film industry and tourism, says Heather Humphreys Skellig Michael is undoubtedly one of Ireland’s most stunning landscapes. The world famous island has captured the ...

Mark Hamill has touched down in London on a global press tour for Star Wars: The Last Jedi. And even if I wasn't expecting him, I would have guessed from the kerfuffle. It’s the sound, to paraphrase ...