‘Star Wars’ bosses make €10,000 lifeboat donation

The producers of Star Wars have left Europe’s most westerly lifeboat, Valentia Lifeboat, a lot richer than previously.

‘Star Wars’ bosses make €10,000 lifeboat donation

The island-based lifeboat has tackled some of the strongest “forces” off the Irish coast in its 100 years of saving lives at sea in terms of gales, and its crew has several times been recognised for gallantry — but rarely has it been touched by such a single donation.

Just days before the Star Wars crew finished filming scenes for Episode VIII on nearby Skellig Michael three weeks ago, the producers contacted crew members and said they wanted to make a donation.

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