Ireland will be feeling the force of Skellig Michael shoot

The filming of ’Star Wars’ should have a knock-on effect that will boost the film and tourist industries, writes John Daly

THE publicity blitz surrounding the shooting of the Star Wars franchise on the Skelligs could transport Ireland as a destination into the stratosphere.

Glowing in the limelight, the film industry will look to cash in on all the good PR and develop our reputation abroad.