Fit for a queen: Stars Wars fan unveils his greatest creation in Cork

Nuri Albakri, the inspiration behind this weekend's Feel the Force festival in Dunmanway, devoted a staggering 84 hours to the work of art

 Ruthann Sheahan dressed as Queen Amidala for the Feel the Force festival which takes place over the bank holiday weekend in Dunmanway, Co. Cork. Picture: David Creedon

“I said I would provide a queen for the festival and thank God I did.”

One of the country's biggest Star Wars fans has unveiled his greatest creation yet after replicating Queen Amidala's throne from Star Wars: Episode I — The Phantom Menace.