The craic will be strong at this year's St Patrick's Day parade in the capital!
Mark Hamill has been announced as the first ever St Patrick’s Festival International Guest of Honour.
The Star Wars actor, who plays Luke Skywalker in the franchise, will be a special guest in the Presidential stand on March 17th.
The Force will truly be with us on March 17th and we are delighted to hear that @HamillHimself will be joining us as the first ever St Patrick’s Festival International Guest of Honour. #StPatricksFest #Ireland https://t.co/ae4SvF8q6b pic.twitter.com/zZKELp3rpa
— Fáilte Ireland (@Failte_Ireland) March 12, 2018
The new role of International Guest of Honour has been created to celebrate the achievements of an individual from the worlds of business, the arts, or the media, who has a special connection or significant affinity with Ireland.
Mark, who recently filmed scenes for Star Wars: The Last Jedi on Skellig Michael, has spoken about his love for Ireland.
And he says he's "delighted" to return to "the beautiful Emerald Isle".
And I am delighted to return to the beautiful Emerald Isle to spend St. Patrick's Day with the people of Ireland at the Festival & meet your President! Also a rare opportunity to indulge in a mug of delicious green milk. ??☘️ https://t.co/aePeuiQgDd
— Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) March 12, 2018
We're not too sure about the availability of green milk though!
Cover image via @Failte_Ireland on Twitter
