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12th March 2018
12:38pm GMT

Commenting on the news, Susan Kirby, St. Patrick’s Festival CEO said: "The role of International Guest of Honour is something we have been considering for a few years." "There are so many examples of Irish people and the diaspora achieving eminence across many different art forms and disciplines worldwide. Many of these have a special connection with Ireland and we want to celebrate and recognise this. Mark has a special affinity to Ireland through his filming of Star Wars and family history and has done much for our film industry. We’re looking forward to welcoming him back ‘home’ to celebrate our national holiday and St. Patrick’s Festival with us." Fáilte Ireland’s Head of Festivals, Ciara Sugrue said: "The Force will truly be with us on 17 March and we are delighted to hear that Mark Hamill will be joining us as the first ever St Patrick’s Festival International Guest of Honour. Mark has been a great ambassador for Ireland and it is amazing to have someone of such universal – even galactic - acclaim in this new honorary role." For more information on the 2018 St. Patrick's Day Festival or to view the full programme of events, visit the official website here.How I will miss IRELAND! Its' Beauty-Its' People-It's...Snack Food (#MagnificentMillie on alert for #Ep8DietPolice) pic.twitter.com/klCpbGLQ7w
— Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) May 25, 2016
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