Star Wars: Millennium Falcon touches down in Malin Head

By The Newsroom
Published 11th May 2016, 08:56 BST
Updated 12th May 2016, 10:12 BST
The set as work began at Malin HeadThe set as work began at Malin Head
The set as work began at Malin Head
Star Wars' fever is heating up this week as work continues on the Malin Head set for Episode 8 - and the Millennium Falcon begins to take shape.

Hordes of people have made their way to Ireland’s most northerly point as construction work takes place at a site believed to be the location for the filming of scenes for Star Wars Episode VIII.’

While filming dates have not be confirmed, there is speculation this will take place in mid-May after Donegal County Council announced road closures for the area from May 13th until May 15th from 8am to 9pm.

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