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.
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| 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.
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| 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.
