The Force was always in Portmagee as Star Wars boosts Skellig Micheal's stock

THE Force has awoken the world to Portmagee. 

The latest incarnation of the Stars Wars franchise is expected to do great things for the little village that nestles on the coast of the Iveragh peninsula in South Kerry, across the bridged channel from Valentia Island.

It is from here that most boats depart to visit the wonder that is Skellig Micheal, which features in the new Star Wars movie, The Force Awakens. It is to here that Hollywood has decamped over the last two summers to film the scenes.