Our Ireland Adventure: Skellig Michael — The Star Wars Island and an Unforgettable Boat Tour
Our Ireland Adventure: Skellig Michael — The Star Wars Island and an Unforgettable Boat Tour Some days on a family trip are packed with several attractions, and other days are all about one incredible experience. Our day visiting Skellig Michael was definitely the latter! Skellig Michael, off the southwest coast of Ireland, was one of the places I was most excited to see. Known for its ancient monastery and its role as a filming location for Star Wars , this remote island is full of history, beauty, and adventure. Our group split up for the day. My husband and our oldest daughter got to land on the island as part of a landing party, while I took our three youngest on a separate boat tour that circled the island without landing. Both experiences were memorable, and we were blessed with a day that turned out even better than we could have hoped! Skellig Michael: The Star Wars Island Skellig Michael, also known by its Irish name Sceilg Mhichíl, is a rocky island in the Atlantic Ocea...