Luke Skywalker has been spotted on Skellig Michael.

Part of Star Wars 7 is being filmed on Skellig Michael off the coast of Co Kerry.

Filming on the latest filming in the much-anticipated series began earlier this year at locations in Abu Dhabi and London.

The Office of Public Works gave filmmakers the go-ahead to shoot on Skellig Michael recently.

Majella O'Sullivan of the Irish Independent says there's a great buzz about, even though any business people working for the crew have signed confidentiality contracts and they're keeping quiet - but locals say the village is busier than ever before:

News of the high-profile shoot leaked out last week.