May the Force with be you as Tubbercurry boldy goes Star Wars
Star Wars fans are being invited to attend the 'May the 4th Be With You' celebration in the south Sligo town.
It promises to be an unforgettable weekend filled with Star Wars-themed fun, activities, and special guests.
Saturday begins at 6pm with a Star Wars Fan-Film Extravaganza with three films created by
Afterwards, film director Martin Zenic and two special Star Wars guests will discuss each fan film and what goes into making these epic projects.
Alongside the fan films, a fan-written one-act play will premiere on Saturday evening entitled Echos in the Desert, featuring two well-known Jedi from the Star Wars Universe.
Sunday is an all-day event beginning at 9.30am.
Organisers say Star Wars FX actors Dee Tails and Paul Warren will be available to meet fans, sign autographs, and take photos throughout the event.
Additionally, fans of all ages will have the chance to meet acclaimed Star Wars comic book artist Reese Hannigan, who will showcase his stunning artwork from 'The Bad Batch.'
For aspiring Jedi, YouTube sensation J-Knight Vince, known for his lightsaber skills, will be demonstrating and teaching the different forms of lightsaber combat.
The Ludo Sports Ireland team will showcase their talents in an international lightsaber competition. See how these skilled performers duel and combat with lightsabers in a thrilling, competitive setting.
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Adding to the excitement, there will be professional cosplayers, including the renowned Tuscan Cork Raiders travelling along with costume group Reel Icons.
A special new character will also be making an appearance, ensuring plenty of interactive moments for fans looking to take pictures and engage with their favourite characters.
Organiser Elizabeth Moore said the three actors from the various movies and TV series will be talking to the audience and telling them about filmmaking, what it's like being on the set.
'Then on Sunday the actors will be there to meet and greet people with photos and autographs.
'The best known actor we have is Jack McKenzie and he was in The Empire Strikes Back in 1980 and he has been in different BBC tv shows like Blake's Seven and Space 1999.
'The next actor is Dee Tails, and he has been a special effects character in films like The Force Awakens, the Acolyte, Harry Potter, Star Wars, Rogue One and The First Avenger.
'The third actor is Paul Warren, and he is also a special effects character in The Force Awakens, Harry Potter, Captain America from Marvel and the First Avenger.
'Our fourth guest is Donegal native Reese Hannigan who is a Star Wars Comic Book artist.
'These actors are all top class and Star Wars still has such a following and it was great to be able to get them to come to Tubbercurry.'
Elizabeth explained how the events in Tubbercurry will benefit a cancer charity.
'My cousin Christian hadlymphoma cancer when she was two years old, and she lived with it for many years, and she has been in remission, and I spoke to the lady in Childhood Cancer Ireland about doing a fund raising event for children with cancer in Ireland.'
Elizabeth added that there will be a photoshoot at Lough Talt on Saturday morning at 10 am.
'The event itself is from 6pm-9pm in St Brigid's Hall on Saturday evening and on Sunday all day from 9.30am to 5pm also in the hall.
'Tickets for both days are €20 and a single ticket is €10 and under 17's is €7.50.
'These actors are coming from the UK, and we are looking forward to a big weekend,' she said.
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