the force awakens

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<p>Although long regarded as a magical and beautiful place, global interest in Sceilg Mhichíl in Ireland's Skellig Islands earned renewed fame due to the Star Wars movie franchise. File picture: Valerie O’Sullivan</p>

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Stunning Sceilg Mhichíl island will welcome visitors again from May 13

World heritage site off the coast of Kerry's Iveragh Peninsula has earned new fame as location for the Star Wars movie franchise

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Daisy Ridley recalls pulling pints for the Star Wars wrap party in Kerry

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Video shows how 'The Force Awakens' was a tribute to the original Star Wars trilogy

Awakening the force of tourism - Visitors give us a second chance

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Wild Atlantic Way trailer being shown to Star Wars cinema goers

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Star Wars will have an impact on Kerry tourism for the next '20-30 years’

Video & Pics: Skellig Michael the real star in Kerry Star Wars advance screening

It appears in the last three minutes, there’s not a word spoken but none are needed. Skellig Michael speaks for itself.

Fri, 18 Dec, 2015

Women take their place on frontline of new Star Wars Movie

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”.

Fri, 18 Dec, 2015

Star Wars: The Force Awakens - Review

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Thu, 17 Dec, 2015

WATCH: Latest instalment of Star Wars looks set to be just the ticket for fans

The first people to see the new Star Wars movie are leaving the screening with good news for loyal fans of the franchise.

Wed, 16 Dec, 2015

Waterville hotel hosted Stars Wars crew during shooting in Kerry

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.

Wed, 16 Dec, 2015

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

After months of hype, Star Wars: The Force Awakens is almost here.

Mon, 14 Dec, 2015

New Star Wars trailer arrives less than one week before The Force Awakens hits cinemas

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.

Thu, 10 Dec, 2015

Carrie Fisher forced to lose weight for return appearance in Star Wars

Star Wars actress Carrie Fisher has commented on the pressure to lose weight for the new movie, adding that Hollywood’s obsession with women’s appearance is “insane”.

Tue, 01 Dec, 2015

8m tourists expected to visit Ireland next year as Star Wars effect lifts off

More than eight million tourists are expected to visit Ireland next year as the Star Wars effect will help bring a €4bn boost to the economy.

Tue, 01 Dec, 2015

The Force is now with tourism - Star Wars effect

Tourism Ireland is feeling the force these days, predicting more than 8m overseas visitors to the country next year thanks, in part, to a Hollywood blockbuster.

Tue, 01 Dec, 2015

VIDEO: Another ‘new’ teaser from ‘The Force Awakens’ has arrived with some very important added footage

Earlier this week we brought you the first TV-spot (of which we are guessing there will be thousands) for Star Wars: The Force Awakens.

Fri, 13 Nov, 2015

Terminally ill Star Wars fan passes after special viewing of The Force Awakens

Daniel Fleetwood, a terminally ill Star Wars fan, whose dream to see The Force Awakens before he passed away was granted last week, has died at the age of 32.

Wed, 11 Nov, 2015

Daniel Fleetwood has died after getting final wish to see new Star Wars film early

Daniel Fleetwood, a terminally ill Star Wars fan, whose dream to see ’The Force Awakens’ before he passed away was granted last week, has died at the age of 32.

Tue, 10 Nov, 2015

‘Star Wars’ fan’s dying wish granted

A terminally ill Star Wars fan, who was given just a few months to live, has been granted his wish to see the The Force Awakens, the latest film in the franchise, nearly two months before it comes out in theatres.

Sat, 07 Nov, 2015

‘Star Wars’ awakens box office records

Star Wars: The Force Awakens is already on course to smash Irish box office records, after cinemas here reported one of their busiest ever weeks for online bookings.

Sun, 25 Oct, 2015

The official ‘Force Awakens’ trailer is here and will make you fall in love with Star Wars again

It’s almost upon us - the moment you have been waiting for more years than you care to admit. With less than two months to go, Star Wars: The Force Awakens has released it’s official trailer.

Tue, 20 Oct, 2015

The Star Wars Force Awakens theatrical poster and teaser trailers are things of beauty

With just two months to go excitement has been ramping up for the next instalment in the Star Wars franchise.

Sun, 18 Oct, 2015

‘Star Wars’ crew returns to Skellig as weather calms

Filming for Star Wars: Episode VIII has begun on Skellig Michael with a break in the weather yesterday finally making it possible for the Disney Lucasfilm crew to access the island.

Wed, 16 Sep, 2015

Bad weather halts Star Wars filming on Skellig Michael

It is the fastest selling item in gift shops in South Kerry, but yesterday the ‘Skellig Wars’ T-shirts were the only evidence the force had returned.

Tue, 15 Sep, 2015

Your Weekly TechNow news round up

Star Wars characters wield lightsabers for the first time; a new Irish phone provider launches; police in Boston foil a major crime at the Pokemon World Championships. Catch up on what you may have missed from TechNow’s movie, tech and gaming news on irishexaminer.com.

Sat, 29 Aug, 2015

'My mum loves you' comment didn't go down well with Harrison Ford, says Daisy Ridley

Daisy Ridley offended Harrison Ford on the first day of filming 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens'.

Tue, 18 Aug, 2015

Your Friday morning news round up

Karen Buckley’s family are "absolutely heartbroken"; the government has been called on to hire more professional planners; and a new Star Wars trailer has landed. These are some of the latest and most read news stories on irishexaminer.com this morning.

Fri, 17 Apr, 2015

Abrams praise for Star Wars actor Gleeson

Star Wars director JJ Abrams praised actor Domhnall Gleeson as “a joy” to work with in the upcoming Star Wars — The Force Awakens, which hits cinemas this December.

Sat, 21 Feb, 2015