Picture: Karl Hussey
LIGHTSABERS at the ready, it’s time to dive into the Wild Atlantic Way at its most galactic with Fáilte Ireland’s new three-day May the Fourth Be With You festival.
Commencing on Friday, May 4 – the day when fans across the globe commemorate the Star Wars Universe – the festival will bring fans together to celebrate the galaxy far, far away with a host of fun events for al ages in the Kerry villages of Ballyferriter, Portmagee, Ballinskelligs and Valentia Island.
There will be outdoor drive-in movie screenings, guided film location walks, children’s workshops, a special céilí for Star Wars fans and more, all set against the breath-taking backdrop of the coastline that featured in the latest movie installation.
Fáilte Ireland will also be capturing the excitement of the festival to develop imagery and social media content to build on the connection Ireland has with the iconic film universe after recent Star Wars filming took place in locations across Kerry.
Announcing the festival, Minister of State for Tourism and Sport, Brendan Griffin, remarked: “This festival is not only a great celebration of the Star Wars Universe for fans but a celebration of our rugged coastline, which will further promote our outstanding natural assets at home and abroad.”
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