Final preparations are under way on the Dingle Peninsula for the filming of Star Wars: Episode VIII.
A replica of Sceilig Mhichíl's sixth-century monastery has been constructed on Ceann Sibéal - a dramatic cliff-top location 700ft above the sea.
The scenes filmed on Sceilig Mhichíl for last year's Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens were hailed as the most spectacular in the blockbuster.
The Star Wars: Episode VIII cast and crew have been making their way to the West Kerry Gaeltacht following their arrival at Cork Airport on Monday afternoon. It is understood that cast, crew and support staff will number up to 350 people.
Cast and crew arrive in Cork
With construction taking place over the past two months, it is understood that Disney Lucasfilm will shoot some key scenes for Star Wars: Episode VIII on the Ceann Sibéal set. Flight restrictions, which include the use of drones, are currently being enforced by the Irish Aviation Authority over Ceann Sibéal. They will remain in place until May 26.
The Ceann Sibéal set
Loop Head in Clare and Slea Head in Kerry are also expected to feature in the new movie. Filming at Malin Head in Donegal finished on Sunday with Star Wars actors Daisy Ridley and Mark Hamill later enjoying their free time in Donegal by sampling the local nightlife and chatting to fans.
Daisy Ridley photographed in McGrory's Hotel in Culduff, Co Donegal image via John D Ruddy/Twitter
Star Wars: Episode VIII will see the return of Irish actor Domhnall Gleeson alongside The Force Awakens co-stars Hamill and Ridley. New cast members include Benicio Del Toro, Laura Dern and Kelly Marie Tran. The film is due for release on December 15, 2017.
