Take a behind the scenes look at the filming of Star Wars: The Force Awakens on the beautiful Skellig Michael Read More: http://shr.gs/25J514F | Irish Examiner

Skellig Michael is a remote, precipitous, rocky island situated eight miles from the coast of County Kerry, Ireland. Legends tell of the importance of the islands in prehistoric, pagan times, but the known history of Skellig Michael begins when a monastery was founded near the summit in the middle of the 7th century. You might even recognize it from a certain Star Wars film—do you know which one? https://bit.ly/3IYH4hs Thanks @andymooney13 for sharing on Instagram! | Atlas Obscura