The Star Wars Irish Tour of 2016 is on the move.
The cast and crew - including Mark Hamill, Daisy Ridley and Adam Driver - will be touching down in Cork Airport this afternoon, having spent the weekend in Donegal.
.@corkairport wish to advise that no Star Wars Cast will come through the terminal as the aircraft will be parked remotely. #flyfriendly
— Cork Airport (@CorkAirport) May 16, 2016
There was a minor hiccup, as while the crew had hoped for rain - usually a safe bet - the ever-reliable Irish climate was determined to stay sunny, meaning hundreds of gallons of water
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Spotting of Rye OMG @_DaisyRidley_ in #Malin @DonegalTV @VisitInishowen pic.twitter.com/rSCK9OD5wZ
— sammy (@sammymcguinn) May 15, 2016
But despite any weather delays, Mark Hamill continues to give off the impression of someone who is having the time of their life.
His Twitter account is filled with entirely complimentary messages to the people of Ireland, Taytos, and the locals who have caught Star Wars fever.
In short, he’s making us feel quite special.
He may be more handsome, but I was easily MUCH taller. #LessHandsomeHamill https://t.co/I7FbKCAtsd
— Mark Hamill (@MarkHamill) May 16, 2016
Please stop torturing me. #TaytoTaunting https://t.co/KxRomHNgSP
— Mark Hamill (@MarkHamill) May 16, 2016
Sorry I couldn't stay longer @SunnyMalinHead! Forgot 2 order a #GuinnessToGo but sadly I have 2 work in the morning https://t.co/Ytu7XCQ0Rb
— Mark Hamill (@MarkHamill) May 16, 2016
You bring your new born to the pub? Gotta love Ireland! #WeeBabyBlarney #GreenWithEnvyOfEmeraldIsle #PullAPint4Me https://t.co/KxgxyPYiBt
— Mark Hamill (@MarkHamill) May 14, 2016
People of IRELAND R amongst the sweetest-most kind-hearted in the World-Made me feel like part of the family #Gr8ful https://t.co/oZ5vW0kiwT
— Mark Hamill (@MarkHamill) May 16, 2016
So sorry my schedule prevents visiting you #JuniorJedis-But I know the FORCE is with you ALL! Love from your pal, mh https://t.co/DoexyKICzs
— Mark Hamill (@MarkHamill) May 16, 2016
He even stopped by the local public house.
And Daisy Ridley is getting in on the craic too, stopping by McGrory's Hotel for a pint and a song.
Look who we were entertaining in @McGrorysCuldaff ! @starwars #DaisyRidley #EpisodeVIII #Donegal #malinhead pic.twitter.com/TcP4evwiN3
— John D Ruddy (@JohnDRuddy) May 16, 2016
Now it’s Kerry and Cork's turn to host - filming will take place in Brow head until Wednesday and will then move to the Ceann Sibeal headland in Kerry. The Irish Aviation Authority has enforced a no-fly-zone to stop pesky drones getting some sneak peeks.