Star Wars Day May 4, 2024

Star Wars Day

May the Force be with you on May 4, adopted by "Star Wars" fans as the day to celebrate their favorite franchise. Many will recognize Skellig Michael, the island on our homepage, as the location of scenes from the "Star Wars" sequels, "The Force Awakens" and "The Last Jedi." This UNESCO World Heritage Site appears in the movies as the planet Ahch-To, where Jedi master Luke Skywalker seeks refuge. Home to a 6th-century monastery with beehive huts and stone staircases, it also hosts a large seabird population that inspired the penguin-like porgs that roost on Ahch-To. Skellig Michael is about 7 miles off Ireland"s southwestern coast, daily visitors are limited, and boat trips are canceled if it is too stormy. Still, the island attracts "Star Wars" fans and others keen to see this ancient site, not so very far, far away.

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Today in History

May 4, 2018May the Fourth be with you…
May 4, 2019Visiting Ahch-To on Star Wars Day
May 4, 2020It s Star Wars Day
May 4, 2021Happy Star Wars Day!
May 4, 2022Star Wars Day
May 4, 2023Star Wars Day
May 4, 2025Star Wars Day
May 4, 2026Star Wars Day

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