A campaign is underway to erect a statue of the late movie star Robert Mitchum in Dingle, the town where he was loved so well after shooting classic Ryan’s Daughter there. Mitchum was born in Connecticut in 1917 and became one of Hollywood’s leading stars throughout the 1950s and 60s.
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Matt Damon could see himself living in Ireland in the future
Hollywood legend Matt Damon has revealed he would consider moving to Ireland with his family in the future after they spent three months living in Dalkey during lockdown. The Bourne Identity star spent much of the last 12 months in Ireland as he was filming the Ridley Scott historic drama The Last Duel.
Harmonica playing beatboxer wows US audiences with live performance
The lead singer of Irish band Hermitage Green has unexpectedly found himself performing on an American news show. Up until last week you might not have recognised the name Dan Murphy.
Special effects editor get shock call to direct rap star’s music video
An Irish special effects editor received a shock call from international superstar Snoop Dogg asking him to direct his latest music video. Peter Quinn moved from Northern Ireland to the USA more than ten years ago to work in the video special effects industry.
Movie trailer released for The Last Duel – filmed all across Ireland
The trailer for Matt Damon’s latest movie which was shot in Ireland has now been released. The Last Duel was directed by Hollywood legend Ridley Scott and tells the true story of one of the last legally sanctioned duels to have taken place in France.
Skellig Michael named one of the most beautiful movie locations
Skellig Michael has been named as one of the most beautiful movie locations in the world. The island of the coast of the Dingle Peninsular is a former monastery and the remains of the structures and steps are still in place today.
Incredibly rare documents outlining Hitler’s plans to invade Ireland sold at auction
A document outlining Adolf Hitler’s plan to invade Ireland has sold at auction for €1,100. The document detailed the strategy for a Nazi invasion during World War 2 in a mission that was codenamed Unternehmen Grün (Operation Green).
Comedy star sent ‘begging letter’ to U2 so she could use their song on TV
US comedy star Mindy Kaling has revealed she personally sent a ‘begging letter’ to Irish rock legend Bono asking him to let her use his hit Beautiful Day in her TV show. Kaling is the creator of US comedy Never Have I Ever. The series follows the life of a teenage Indian American girl, which… Continue reading Comedy star sent ‘begging letter’ to U2 so she could use their song on TV
Howth Peninsula Hiking Tour – drink in that beautiful coastline
If you ever find yourself in Dublin and are looking to do something that gets you out of the hustle and bustle of the big city then Howth Walking Hiking & Cycling Tours might be for you. Shane’s Howth Tours was recently named as one of the top ten things to do in Ireland by… Continue reading Howth Peninsula Hiking Tour – drink in that beautiful coastline
Mr Boogie Woogie runs into music legend on the piano and greatness occurs
Now perhaps it is just this writer, but with all the troubles and problems in the world these days sometimes it is nice to just find a feel-good story that lifts the spirits. Step forward the piano maestro Brendan Kavanagh – aka Mr Boogie Woogie.