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When visiting Ireland, Dublin is an easy and obvious choice — but there are so many other incredible destinations on the Emerald Isle. Here’s a look at some of Lori Zaino’s favorite places to see outside Dublin, whether you’re in the mood for a quiet village, cliffside beaches, cool castles or delightful foodie spots. And while these destinations aren’t necessarily off the beaten path, Lori Zaino won’t be including the usual tourist traps — no Blarney Stone here.

Source: 8 places to visit in Ireland besides Dublin

Source: Breathtaking video released showcasing unique rugged beauty of Skellig Michael | The Irish Post

Skellig Michael is to feature in the new Channel 5 TV show Scenic Ireland. In this two-part series, Irish actor Adrian Dunbar, famous for starring in Line of Duty, will set out on a personal journey through the breath-taking Irish coastline. He will be swapping stories with the last salmon fisherman on Carrick a Rede and climb the summit of Kerry’s Skellig Michael, while meeting old friends and tasting his homeland hearty food.

Source: Skellig Michael is to feature in the new Channel 5 TV Show | Radio Kerry

The Skellig Islands tours are one of the best Irish attractions for both foreign visitors and the Irish people themselves, so Jade Poleon has ranked the five best tours of the mystical islands according to reviews. The UNESCO World Heritage site of Skellig Michael and the Skellig Islands have always been a ‘wow’ factor for anyone visiting Ireland, and even for the Irish themselves.

Source: The 5 best Skellig Islands tours, according to reviews

The Skellig Islands, a UNESCO site accessed by boat only 100 days/year are worth the crazy boat ride to see the gannet colony & the beehive huts…

Source: Why it’s Worth the Boat Trip to the Skellig Islands

Ireland – Sceilg Mhichíl

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Ireland – Sceilg Mhichíl

It looks so peaceful from above. A giant, pointy, rock formation in varying hues of grey and green, rising majestically from the Atlantic.

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Ireland – Sceilg Mhichíl

Thanks to the giant advertisement that is “Star Wars,” Ireland’s ruggedly beautiful Skellig Islands feel the Force of tourism.

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Ireland – Sceilg Mhichíl

This guide should help you to go to the photographer’s paradise of the Skellig Islands and gives you a few tips when you are there. The Skellig islands are tow rocks in the sea 12 km from the coast of Ireland has become really popular since they have filmed parts of the Star Wars films there.

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Ireland – Sceilg Mhichíl

In 1977 we were introduced to Han Solo, Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia for the first time. To mark 40 years of Star Wars, Greg Murphy took a trip to Skellig Michael (aka the planet Ahch-To), set to take centre stage again.

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