The Office of Public Works (OPW) says there are no plans to limit the number of visitors to the world-famous Skellig Michael site as rumours of a return visit for the Star Wars film crew mount.

Radio Kerry reports chatter among boat owners who say they have been approached by the production company about running visitors out to the island in mid-September.

But the OPW is playing its cards close to its chest, insisting there are no restrictions planned for the Autumn.

Skellig Michael was not officially closed to members of the public during filming in July 2014, though there was a significant reduction in the number of visitors on the three days the shoot was underway. 

The office has also denied reports that boatmen who take visitors to the island were allowed operate for additional days last summer by way of compensation for taking the film crew to the world heritage site.

The boatmen have a limited season on which they can land passengers on Skellig Michael and this season is set out by the Office of Public Works each summer.

Meanwhile, JJ Abrams says the next Star Wars film will combine old elements, that fans know, with a fresh story that will interest new audiences.

The director behind The Force Awakens - due for release in December - has managed to keep the plot a secret.

And JJ says he wants to make sure it remains a surprise.

It's understood Hollywood producers were entranced by the rugged island.

Skellig Michael is so difficult to access the OPW has produced this safety video for anyone visiting Skellig Michael: