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Iftas 2021: Posthumous award for ‘searing’ Nika McGuigan is the moment of the night

The hit TV adaptation Normal People converts nine of its 15 nominations into Iftas

Sun Jul 04 2021 - 23:00

The force reawakens as Skellig Michael reopens to visitors

Monastic tourist attraction off Co Kerry coast hosts first daytripping visitors since 2019

Thu Jul 01 2021 - 16:23

Patrick Freyne: Give the Galactic Empire a break. They’re just trying to get things done

I’d like to see a David Simon-helmed show dealing with galactic housing policy

Fri May 07 2021 - 05:00

I tried out deep fake app Doublicat. The results were terrifying

Face-swap app leaves you questioning everything - but not in a good way

Thu Jan 16 2020 - 15:35

Star Wars: Every movie ranked – including The Rise of Skywalker

As Episode IX arrives, how does it stack up against the other 10 films in the saga?

Wed Dec 18 2019 - 06:30

Baby Yoda: the charismatic floppy-eared one will surely be the next Bond

Patrick Freyne: A list of the most notable Star Wars non-humans from a galaxy far, far away

Fri Dec 06 2019 - 09:00

May the force be with your casserole

Star Wars cookware, Christmas scents and a masterclass in present wrapping

Sat Nov 16 2019 - 06:00

Manchester City’s Death Star defence has been exposed

For both Darth Vader and Pep, when it goes wrong, it tends to be for the same reasons

Mon Oct 07 2019 - 19:47

New series to light up the lives of Dark Crystal fans

In an age of explosive visual effects, studio bosses were not bowled over by the idea of staying faithful to The Dark Crystal’s puppet DNA

Wed Aug 28 2019 - 05:00

Star Wars movie partly shot in Ireland got €3.43m from Revenue

The Last Jedi had scenes involving Mark Hamill’s Luke Skywalker character at Skellig Michael

Wed Feb 27 2019 - 20:59

Are you a ‘soft touch’, ‘Darth Vader’ or ‘Mamma Mia’ parent?

The Secret Teacher: We have already categorised you in one of our parenting styles

Mon Oct 08 2018 - 19:25

Star Wars: Episode IX cast revealed to include Carrie Fisher

Footage of Carrie Fisher shot for ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ to be used

Sat Jul 28 2018 - 21:16

Star Wars: May the 4th be with you...at Skellig Michael

Event features screenings of films and a céilí featuring Irish dancers in Star Wars costume

Fri May 04 2018 - 18:51

Spoiler alert: People don’t hate spoilers . . . or do they?

Avengers: Infinity War directors have made sure the new film’s story remains a secret. But if they did tell you, would it really spoil the experience?

Sat Apr 21 2018 - 05:00

Sean Moncrieff: Brexit is steadily corroding the EU from the inside

Europe depicts Brexit as a British midlife crisis unconnected to any systemic EU problem

Sat Jan 13 2018 - 06:00

The annual Get Off My Lawn! awards for online outrage

From ill-judged advertising to Saoirse Ronan’s accent, here are the most annoying stories of the year

Fri Dec 29 2017 - 17:34

An Taisce urges Minister to intervene over ‘rebranding’ of Skellig Michael

Unesco world heritage site in Kerry now ‘Disneyesque theme site’

Wed Dec 20 2017 - 19:57

Star Wars: The Last Jedi review: boring, bloated and confusing

The latest instalment will fill a Star Wars-shaped hole but is punishingly long

Tue Dec 12 2017 - 17:16

Experience the Force: A guide to the Star Wars magic in Kerry

With the Skelligs set to play a large part in ‘The Last Jedi’, tourism is booming in the Wild Atlantic Way

Sat Dec 09 2017 - 06:00

Donald Trump believes he’s Luke Skywalker: How Star Wars works for everyone

With the release of The Last Jedi imminent, a look back at how the ‘Star Wars’ juggernaut started in a ‘galaxy far, far away’

Sat Dec 09 2017 - 05:00

Mark Hamill: ‘If I had to climb a Skellig, I was staying at the top’

The Luke Skywalker actor on fame, Carrie Fisher and making Star Wars in Ireland

Sat Nov 25 2017 - 05:00

Star Wars trailer: Mind our good Skellig with that light sabre

Rey is waving her sword dangerously close to the Kerry rocks. She’ll frighten the cormorants

Tue Oct 10 2017 - 13:57

Kerry tourism feels the force of the Star Wars effect

Success of Star Wars Episode 7 sparks plan to promote the area as destination for fans

Wed Aug 09 2017 - 13:57

Rockfall specialists leave Skellig Michael in advance of reopening

OPW ‘cautiously optimistic’ ‘Star Wars’ location will reopen to public on May 14th

Tue Apr 25 2017 - 05:30

Open season: Irish tourist attractions come out of hibernation

A plethora of fascinating destinations beyond the beaten track are opening for 2017

Sat Apr 01 2017 - 06:00

What’s your county’s claim to fame?

A cure for leprosy? The Connemarathon? The home of Botox, or Viagra? Birthplace of the MGM lion? Whatever its claim to fame, know your county’s bragging rights

Sat Mar 11 2017 - 06:00