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May the fourth be with you in Donegal


May the fourth be with you in Donegal

May 4th, Star Wars day, a day to celebrate everything from the galaxy far, far away.

In Donegal we have our own galaxy far, far away, which is Malin Head.  The most northerly point in Ireland is surrounded by rugged, wild landscape just like Ahch-To in Star Wars The Last Jedi. The peninsula is stepped in culture, history, wildlife and views that go way beyond that one could imagine of such a place. It is a place, which transcends both space and time.
Malin Head ©Chris Hill

On the topic of transcending space and time, the Millennium Falcon was perched on a cliff edge for filming of The Last Jedi. A Star Wars set was in full flight for a short period. During this time Star Wars hysteria took over the region and hasn’t left since.
Millennium Falcon on Malin Head ©LucasFilms


Malin Head is definitely worth visiting even if you have no interest in Star Wars; the area has more than enough to offer. Donegal Climbing offer a Star Wars walking tour where you can visit the cliff region the Star Wars cast embraced, you can also visit Farren’s Bar which was made actor Mark Hamill’s local for his stay. Pride of place is the Stormtrooper boot which was signed by none other than Luke Skywalker himself, actor Mark Hamill. Donegal Climbing has a great insight as they were responsible for the personal safety of Mark Hamill and Daisy Ridley during filming.

There are many other activities you can enjoy around Malin Head or just explore the area and find the hidden gems which may be the most satisfying.
Malin Head is a place of extreme beauty, a place for wayward Jedi and for explorers searching for another world...another galaxy far, far away.

Check out the Go Vist Donegal website for things to do in Malin Head.