Tourism Ireland has released a new video geared toward Star Wars fans with the hope of attracting them to Skellig Michael, an island off the coast of Kerry that was used in the final scenes of Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
The video features J.J. Abrams and other crew members explaining why they chose the UNESCO World Heritage Site for such a pivotal scene in the film.
“I remember when we all flew in, it was special and we knew it,” executive producer Tommy Harper explains.
“By the end of November 2015, we had surpassed our best ever year on record for the number of overseas visitors,” Tourism Minister Paschal Donohoe said. “We are determined to build on that.”
Skellig Michael will also be a part of Episode VIII.
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