82K views · 292 reactions | Over seven miles off the Irish coast, lie the sea crags of Skellig Michael, a breathtaking island once home to a community of reclusive monks. More recently, a different kind of hermit used it as his fictitious home: Luke Skywalker. Aerial Ireland | Smithsonian Channel | Facebook

47K views · 822 reactions | Skellig Michael, off the Irish coast, is...

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

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1.3K views · 146 reactions | The magnificent Skellig Michael, Co. Kerry⛰️ Have you had the chance to see it? | The Irish Store | Facebook