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Looking back at the year that was 2016

The only good thing about 2016 is that it ends tonight, says Suzanne Harrington. She looks back at a year of break ups, celebrity deaths – and Donald Trump.

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R2D2 actor Kenny Baker dies, aged 81

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Star Wars: The Force Awakens still cloaked in secrecy ahead of Irish opening

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Freerunner among unknowns to land Star Wars roles

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Lupita Nyong'o and Gwendoline Christie join Star Wars cast

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Gleeson overawed by ‘Star Wars’ role

Gleeson joins star cast for ‘Star Wars’ sequel

In what must be a childhood dream come true, Irish actor Domhnall Gleeson has been announced as one of the stars that will join with the original Star Wars cast for the latest movie in the blockbuster franchise.

Wed, 30 Apr, 2014

Gleeson joins original 'Star Wars' cast for new chapter

Months of speculation concerning 'Star Wars', one of the most successful film franchises of all time, has ended as the cast for the latest instalment was announced.

Tue, 29 Apr, 2014

Disney bosses talk to Efron about 'Star Wars' role

Zac Efron is in talks to appear in 'Star Wars: Episode VII'.

Sat, 01 Feb, 2014

The force is with Star Wars fans

STAR WARS fans both tall and small met their favourite characters and experienced the full-size recreations of the movie sets at a special convention in Cork at the weekend.

Mon, 13 Sep, 2010