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Carrie appeared in episodes seven and eight of the Stars Wars trilogies before she passed away in 2016.

As Star Trek: Discovery returns to Netflix, one of the popular show’s stars tells Ed Power why

It’s easy to see how magical Skellig Michael captured Hollywood’s imagination, writes John Daly.

The Irish Film Board could reopen its office in Hollywood, with its CEO saying the plan is under active consideration.

As the film IT scares a whole new generation, Ed Power looks at why Stephen King’s stories are as popular as ever

EVER since Queen Victoria, with her consort Albert, Prince Alfred, Princess Alice, and Princess Helena in tow, visited Killarney in 1861, tourism has been an important part of our economy, especially where alternatives are limited.

Lucasfilms/Star Wars is to be asked to contribute towards the provision of a public car park in the fishing village of Portmagee in south Kerry because of the influx of so many visitors

In 1977 we were introduced to Han Solo, Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia for the first time. To mark 40 years of Star Wars, Greg Murphy took a trip to Skellig Michael (aka the planet Ahch-To), set to take centre stage again.

It was the place to be seen if you’re Irish and in the movie business: Hollywood royalty, many with family ties to Ireland, partied hard at the now legendary Oscar Wilde pre-Oscar party.

BRITISH TV channels have been quick off the mark in revealing some of their big shows for the autumn season. Here’s a selection:

MUSIC NEWS: Cork singer Brian Deady announced good news this week in that he has been signed to major label Decca. 

From redheads to uniforms, Caroline Delaney reports on dating websites that focus on connecting like-minded people

James Cameron has made Aliens, The Abyss, True Lies, Terminator, Terminator 2 and the two biggest movies of all time - Titanic and Avatar, so he can pretty much say whatever he likes.

Good morning. Here’s everything you need to know before you start your day.

Legend in the making Candace Payne endeared herself to millions over the weekend after she filmed herself trying on her brand new Chebacca mask and laughing hysterically at the Wookie's roar.

What better way to honour May 4, a day when Star Wars fans come together and celebrate all things Jedi, than by mashing it up with Hamilton, one of the fastest growing Broadway musicals of all time!

Will Leonardo DiCaprio finally bag an Oscar, and what are Saoirse Ronan’s chances of hearing her name called?

Some of the biggest names in Irish movies, theatre, and entertainment were feted in LA last night ahead of Sunday’s Oscars.

Brilliant TV to check out this week.

Mike O’Shea’s line of work has taken him to countless dizzying heights, but none so giddy as being included in the closing credits of what is set to become the top-grossing movie of all time.

SO, it finally comes down to a toss-up of a coin as to whether Ireland’s decision to allow filming of an episode of Star Wars on Skellig Michael, the remote Christian hermitage off the Kerry coast, was naive or visionary.

In case you didn't know, a major scene from Star Wars The Force Awakens was shot in Ireland, on Skellig Michael.

Sad news for Irish Star Wars fans who were expecting to see Luke Skywalker back in Kerry this year for filming of Episode VIII, as new information suggests that we may have seen the last of the Jedi Knight on our shores for now. 

Our regular arts writers select their highlights of the year. Today, it’s Ed Power’s turn.

Star Wars: The Force Awakens has helped generate a bumper year for the Irish cinema industry, with overall box office receipts predicted to soar to more than €100m by the end of the year.

Star Wars director JJ Abrams said he wanted to make female characters a central part of The Force Awakens so it would “feel the way the world looks and feels”.

Still got pressies to sort? Ed Power has suggestions based on the hottest music, games and gadgets

A Victorian-era hotel in the village of Waterville, Co Kerry, has been revealed as the host to the Star Wars crew during its two-week shoot in Kerry in the summer.

The Force finally returned to Hollywood as Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, and Mark Hamill walked the red carpet at the world premiere of the new Star Wars movie.

A new international trailer has been released with a few new pieces of footage to get fans excited again.

With just under one week to go until Star Wars: The Force Awakens releases here in Ireland, a new international trailer has been released with a few new pieces of footage to get fans excited again.

Star Wars The Force Awakens is a huge movie with many characters both new and old, but JJ Abrams still somehow managed to find space for collaborator Simon Pegg.

In just over a month, we're going to see the first new credits in a Star Wars film in over a decade. The opening crawl will have all new text and a new cast will be struggling to survive in this galaxy far, far away.