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Star Wars’ Mark Hamill Praises Ireland’s Starring Role in Star Wars: The Last Jedi

There’s no denying that the Star Wars franchise has had a profound impact on Irish tourism, with the Wild Atlantic Way being catapulted to global fame since the opening of the latest film, Star Wars: The Last Jedi.

And now, Mark Hamill, who portrays Luke Skywalker in the series, has praised Ireland’s beauty and people, encouraging everyone to visit the Emerald Isle:

“To come back to Ireland was a great treat for all of us because the beauty of that country is unmatched. You get up in the morning and see vistas where I was sure it was a special effect.

Star Wars Mark Hamill

“The people are so nice. They make you feel like family, they were so welcoming, so accommodating and so friendly. We felt like we were home. I mean, having lived in New York for many, many years I wasn’t sure how to take it!”

He added: “I would urge anyone planning a vacation to go to Ireland. You’ll never find another place like it … I wish we could have shot the entire film there.”

Niall Gibbons, CEO of Tourism Ireland, also commented: “Since its release, Star Wars: The Last Jedi has been breaking box office records everywhere. Tourism Ireland has been taking every opportunity to capitalise on the publicity around the film – and, in fact, our two previous Star Wars films, released in December, have been collectively viewed by 4 million people so far. Our aim is to help whet peoples’ appetites to come and visit the Wild Atlantic Way and Ireland.”

Star Wars: The Last Jedi was filmed in some of Ireland’s most spectacular locations, from the northern-most point in Donegal to the magnificent cliffs and headlands of Clare, Cork and Kerry.

For more information, visit tourismireland.com.

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