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<p>Daisy Ridley as Rey and Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker in a scene from the movie <span class="contextmenu quote">Star Wars: The Last Jedi</span>, filmed on Skellig Michael. Picture: Jonathan Olley / Jonathan Olley / Lucasfilm Ltd.</p>

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Saturday TV Tips: The Last Jedi — starring Daisy Ridley, Mark Hamill... and Skellig Michael

Plus, love or fear him, the new-look Worzel Gummidge is back; and Shrek has an identity crisis

<p>Mark Hamill as Skeletor and Chris Wood as He-Man. Netflix</p>

culture

Friday TV Tips: By the power of Grayskull, here's some He-Man nostalgia with Mark Hamill

<p>Mark Hamill, Colin Farrell, Olivia Colman, and Josh Brolin among the stellar lineup of Guests for this Weekend's IFTA Awards, broadcast on Virgin Media One, 10pm, July 4</p>

culture

Sunday TV Tips: Mark Hamill, Colin Farrell, Olivia Colman, and Josh Brolin present IFTA awards

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Irish Examiner View: We’re stars at it already, ask Matt Damon

general

Who's the daddy? The best fathers on film

celebrity

Vanity Fair feature reveals new information and pictures from Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker

Star Wars to meet bidding battles at West Cork home with private pier

Crookhaven's Monksfield dips a toe, and a pier, in the coastal property market

Mon, 15 Apr, 2019

BULLETIN: Anti-abortion groups welcome court ruling on NI abortion laws; reliving ‘surreal’ moment at finish line of Cork City Marathon

Your lunchtime headlines ...

Thu, 07 Jun, 2018

Big chill not expected to dampen St Patrick's Day festivities

It is hoped predicted Beast from the East-style low temperatures won’t have a detrimental impact on the St Patrick’s Day parades which get under way around the country tomorrow.

Fri, 16 Mar, 2018

LUNCHTIME BULLETIN: McAleese calls for inquiry into child abuse allegations against priest; Up to 50 dead after Kathmandu plane crash

Your lunchtime bulletin...

Mon, 12 Mar, 2018

Mark Hamill named as St Patrick’s Day Festival Inaugural International Guest of Honour

Since filming STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS in Co. Kerry, the actor has been a great ambassador for Ireland.

Mon, 12 Mar, 2018

MORNING BULLETIN: Four patients in Kerry scan review need treatment; TD claims Down syndrome abortions will increase

Here's your morning news bulletin...

Fri, 12 Jan, 2018

MORNING BULLETIN: Post mortem on Cork man may lead to increased charge; AA urges drivers to adapt to snow and ice

Here's your morning news bulletin...

Fri, 29 Dec, 2017

A stellar golf location - The Star Wars connection to Dingle’s Ceann Sibéal

Ceann Sibéal is seeing stars, writes Kevin Markham

Tue, 19 Dec, 2017

LUNCHTIME BULLETIN: Health Minister's 'hands-off approach' not acceptable; RTÉ producer pleads guilty to attempted grooming

Your lunchtime news bulletin.

Mon, 18 Dec, 2017

There’s one thing Mark Hamill didn’t like about the Skellig Michael

To celebrate the newest Star Wars film, The Last Jedi, Graham Norton hosted a very Star Wars themed line-up this week.

Sat, 16 Dec, 2017

Scene + Heard: Entertainment news round-up

Des O’Driscoll looks at what’s events are happening at the moment

Fri, 15 Dec, 2017

Get ready for the Jedi in latest Star Wars instalment

With excitement rising for the latest Star Wars instalment, Laura Harding meets members of the cast, and finds them keen to pay tribute to the late Carrie Fisher.

Tue, 12 Dec, 2017

Skywalker prepares for the passing of the flame

There were cheers, gasps, droid photo opportunities, casino games and more than a few standing ovations at the jam-packed world premiere of Star Wars: The Last Jedi in Los Angeles, which many are already praising online.

Mon, 11 Dec, 2017

Skellig Michael's star turn in Star Wars: The Last Jedi is 'the best advert for Ireland ever made'

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

Sat, 09 Dec, 2017

The hot 100: We round up the big tickets for autumn

From movies to music, food to fashion, our critics round up the big tickets for autumn

Sat, 02 Sep, 2017

Star Wars village Portmagee to ask for donation to new carpark

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

Mon, 07 Aug, 2017

Star Wars at 40: How Kerry became the centre of a galaxy far, far away

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.

Sat, 05 Aug, 2017

Seeing is believing for Star Wars: Episode IX director Colin Trevorrow

As he gets ready to direct the next Star Wars, Colin Trevorrow must first battle the bad reviews for his current film, writes Esther McCarthy

Thu, 22 Jun, 2017

The Force is strong with this one at Crookhaven

Crookhaven has hosted visitors from another galaxy. Tommy Barker looks at one of its star attractions.

Tue, 14 Feb, 2017

Harrison Ford leads tributes to 'one-of-a-kind' Carrie Fisher

Hollywood superstar Harrison Ford has led tributes to Star Wars actress Carrie Fisher, who has died at the age of 60.

Wed, 28 Dec, 2016

Star Wars royalty Carrie Fisher dies aged 60

Star Wars actress Carrie Fisher has died in hospital, days after suffering a heart attack.

Wed, 28 Dec, 2016

Morning briefing: Coveney plans move to limit rent hikes across Dublin and Cork. Catch up on all the headlines

Here’s a briefing on some of the stories and issues highlighted on irishexaminer.com today.

Tue, 13 Dec, 2016

Evening briefing: Banks repossess four homes a day. Catch up on all the headlines

Here’s a briefing on some of the stories and issues highlighted on irishexaminer.com today

Mon, 12 Dec, 2016

R2D2 actor Kenny Baker dies, aged 81

Tributes have been pouring in for the actor who played R2D2 in the Star Wars films, who died at the age of 81.

Mon, 15 Aug, 2016

Jared Leto brings Jimmy Fallon a weird gift from The Joker

Jared Leto is set to take on the iconic role of The Joker in Suicide Squad and he's doing some pretty creepy things in character.

Tue, 02 Aug, 2016

Weekend break: Liss Ard Estate, Skibbereen, West Cork

Noel Baker samples the laid-back atmosphere in Skibbereen’s luxury haunt for visiting celebrities. Even Luke Skywalker has been a guest...

Sat, 23 Jul, 2016

Suicide Squad clip highlights Joker

Suicide Squad has a huge roster of DC supervillains, but the king of them all is undoubtedly Joker.

Fri, 22 Jul, 2016

Star Wars Episode VIII to begin where Episode VII ended

During Star Wars Celebration 2016, director Rian Johnson revealed that Episode VIII will do something not done by any other film in the Star Wars saga to date. Episode VIII will begin right where Episode VII wrapped up.

Mon, 18 Jul, 2016

VIDEO Watch Star Wars Celebration live here! Mark Hamill is on!

Star Wars Celebration is a pretty big deal now that the movies are back in action, and there's a full day of events taking place in the US right now.

Fri, 15 Jul, 2016

Original Lois Lane actress Noel Neill dies at age of 95

Star Wars actor Mark Hamill has paid tribute to original Lois Lane actress Noel Neill, who has died at the age of 95.

Wed, 06 Jul, 2016

Dear Sir....Readers' views (02/6/2016)

Your letters, your views.

Thu, 02 Jun, 2016

Mark Hamill crosses over to the ‘dark side’ of the Irish crisps debate

Star Wars star Mark Hamill endeared himself to the country with his love of all things Irish while filming here.

Fri, 27 May, 2016

Catch-up with what you've missed with our morning briefing

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

Fri, 27 May, 2016

Warm welcome for Star Wars heroes at Dingle wrap party

They arrived fashionably late but, once there, Star Wars actors Mark Hamill and Daisy Ridley partied into the night at Foxy John’s in Dingle.

Fri, 27 May, 2016

Mark Hamill awakens dark side among crisp lovers

The force may be strong with (Sky) Walkers, but Luke closely at the above picture and you will see that Mark Hamill (and possibly his pooch) has a weakness for Tayto.

Thu, 26 May, 2016

Mark Hamill says goodbye to Ireland with pack of Taytos and cute dog in tow

This photo is just perfect.

Wed, 25 May, 2016

Catch-up with what you've missed today with our evening briefing

Here’s a briefing on some of the stories and issues highlighted on irishexaminer.com today

Wed, 25 May, 2016

Mark Hamill says goodbye to Ireland with pack of Taytos and cute dog in tow

Noted-Tayto lover and Star Wars hero Mark Hamill has just bid our little country adieu with a brilliant tweet and photo.

Wed, 25 May, 2016

Will the Star Wars cast accept this invite to a Cork City match?

The cast and crew of Star Wars are only in the country a few days, but they're already getting VIP treatment in the Rebel county.

Fri, 20 May, 2016

Kerry set to be a scene stealer in latest ‘Star Wars’ film

It may be Star Wars: Episode VIII but this is the third successive year the Force has arrived in Kerry with its dramatic scenery hosting the Jedi the longest.

Fri, 20 May, 2016

This guy’s Star Wars version of the Hills of Donegal is out of this world

The recent visit of Star Wars to Donegal for filming got the creative juices flowing for one local musician.

Thu, 19 May, 2016

Entrepreneurial Force is strong in West Cork as Star Wars fever takes over

The posters say it best: “Episode VIII: A long time ago on a headland far, far away...”

Wed, 18 May, 2016

Mark Hamill makes Derry cancer survivor's dream come true

It has been the teenager's dream to meet Mark Hamill and on Monday, it finally happened.

Tue, 17 May, 2016

Derry Schoolboy gets to meet Luke Skywalker

A schoolboy stayed up way past his bed-time — waiting nine hours — to meet his hero Luke Skywalker.

Tue, 17 May, 2016