*WARNING- Major spoilers for Star Wars: The Force Awakens to follow in this article*.
Star Wars has already filmed twice in the Republic of Ireland (for Star Wars: The Force Awakens and more recently for Star Wars Episode VIII) at Skellig Michael, but a new rumour suggests that Disney and Lucasfilm are looking to shoot more scenes for Episode VIII in Ireland.
The rumour suggests that, while the planet will be the same as the one Rey meets Luke Skywalker on at the end of The Force Awakens, the location for filming will instead be Ceann Sibeal in West Kerry (nearby to Skellig Michael). This is indicated to be because of shooting difficulties at Skellig Michael.
Star Wars Episode VIII is scheduled for release on May 26th, 2017.
Thoughts on this rumour? Would you like to see more Irish locations featured in the Star Wars franchise?
By Ruari Williamson
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