6K views · 199 reactions | 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 | Facebook

For over a century, Skellig Michael’s upper lighthouse guided ships from 120 meters above sea level. Now in ruins, it has been the focus of OPW’s conservation work in recent years. In part 5 of our 7-part series, we explore the delicate process of stabilizing its remaining structures—work that must adapt to the island’s harsh conditions. Watch the full documentary on the conservation works ⬇️ 🔗https://cutt.ly/SceilgMhichilClimateAction #SkelligMichael #HeritageConservation #OPW Heritage Ireland