Skellig Michael is an Early Christian dry-built corbelled stone monastery (clochán-type beehive cells) landmark in Portmagee (nearest), County Kerry, Ireland, and a filming location for Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015), Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017) and Heart of Glass (1976). Built in between the 6th and 8th centuries (monastery founded), and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is owned by The Irish State (national monument in full State ownership), managed by the Office of Public Works (OPW).
Location: Portmagee (nearest), County Kerry, Ireland
Verified facts
- Located in Portmagee (nearest), County Kerry
confidence 80/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-10717, SRC-10718, SRC-11895, SRC-12941 - Appeared in Star Wars: The Force Awakens (movie, 2015)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10717, SRC-10718, SRC-11104 - Appeared in Star Wars: The Last Jedi (movie, 2017)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10717, SRC-10718, SRC-11104 - Built in between the 6th and 8th centuries (monastery founded)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10717, SRC-11326, SRC-11894 - Historic designation: UNESCO World Heritage Site (1996)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10717, SRC-11326, SRC-11894 - Architectural style: Early Christian dry-built corbelled stone monastery (clochán-type beehive cells)
confidence 80/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-10717, SRC-11326, SRC-11895, SRC-12665 - Appeared in Heart of Glass (movie, 1976)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-11963, SRC-11964, SRC-12664
Ownership history
Current owner — The Irish State (national monument in full State ownership), managed by the Office of Public Works (OPW)
confidence 90/100 · SRC-13882, SRC-11895, SRC-13883, SRC-10717
Previous owners
- Irish State (managed by the Office of Public Works) (1880–present)
confidence 90/100 · SRC-11326, SRC-10717, SRC-14271, SRC-14445
Evidence & sources
- SRC-10717 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skellig_Michael (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-10718 — https://skelligislands.com/skelligs-star-wars-film-with-luke-skywalker-on-skellig-michael/ (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11104 — Nerdist – How to Visit The Last Jedi's Ireland Filming Locations (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11326 — https://www.worldheritageireland.ie/world-heritage-properties/sceilg-mhichil/ (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11894 — Everything Everywhere — UNESCO World Heritage Site #257: Sceilg Mhichíl (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11895 — Heritage Ireland — Sceilg Mhichíl UNESCO World Heritage Property (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11963 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heart_of_Glass_(film) (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11964 — https://wearecult.rocks/mysticism-in-film-heart-of-glass-aka-herz-aus-glas-1976 (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12664 — The Cinematograph — Heart of Glass (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12665 — Voices from the Dawn — Skellig Michael (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12941 — SkelligMichael.com — Skellig Michael (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13882 — https://www.worldheritageireland.ie/sceilg-mhichil/ (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-13883 — https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/757/ (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-14271 — Magill — Conservation or Destruction? State Management of Skellig Michael (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-14445 — National Monuments Service (Ireland) – National Monuments in State Care: Ownership & Guardianship, K (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
How we verify
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confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Heart of Glass filmed?
Skellig Michael, in Portmagee (nearest), County Kerry, is a real-world filming location used for Heart of Glass. This property has also appeared on screen in Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Star Wars: The Last Jedi.
Where was Star Wars: The Force Awakens filmed?
Skellig Michael, in Portmagee (nearest), County Kerry, is a real-world filming location used for Star Wars: The Force Awakens. This property has also appeared on screen in Heart of Glass, Star Wars: The Last Jedi.
Where was Star Wars: The Last Jedi filmed?
Skellig Michael, in Portmagee (nearest), County Kerry, is a real-world filming location used for Star Wars: The Last Jedi. This property has also appeared on screen in Heart of Glass, Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
Where is Skellig Michael located?
Skellig Michael is located in Portmagee (nearest), County Kerry.