Filming has begun for the television adaptation of Graham Norton’s debut novel Holding. The production is being directed by British comedy star Kathy Burke and has a star-studded cast that includes Irish legend Brenda Fricker.
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Athletic, talented, handsome, charming… Irish dance champion brothers Michael and Matthew Gardiner
Irish dancing brothers Michael and Matthew Gardiner have been keeping themselves in fine form throughout lockdown despite not being able to perform live shows. The Galway-based brothers are amongst the world’s leading Irish dancers and like millions of other performers they have been unable to wow audiences at live events due to the covid pandemic.
Campaigners in Dingle want a statue for the ‘coolest movie star of all time’
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.
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.
Beautiful three-bed Waterford home being raffled off with tickets just €23
A beautiful three-bedroomed Waterford family home is being sold through an online raffle with tickets costing just €23. Christine Morrisey has lived in the home with her son for the past six years but has decided it is time to move on.
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.
Look back at Amy Winehouse’s incredible performance in Dingle church
Ten years on from the death of Amy Winehouse, the team that arranged her to play in Dingle during her rise to stardom have reflected on their meeting with the talented singer. Winehouse was one of the most talented and brilliant singer/songwriters of her generation.
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.