‘The poor Leaving Cert students’ – Brendan Gleeson reacts to Cáca Milis being removed from Leaving Cert
It’s the end of an era Modern-day Leaving Cert students will swerve the Cáca Milis scenes that saw a blind Brendan Gleeson scrambling around for his inhaler while he choked to death on a train. The iconic 18-minute-long Irish language film has been a staple of Irish examinations but will soon be replaced with new films for college-aspiring […]
2 years ago
Irish actor Colin Farrell breaks up with girlfriend of five years
“We are two ships passing in the night” Many people will be pleased to know that Banshees of Inisherin star, Colin Farrell is reportedly back on the market. He has split from his girlfriend Kelly MacNamara who he had been with for just over five years. According to The Irish Sun, the Irish actor ended […]
3 years ago
Brendan Gleeson had a great reaction to Jimmy Kimmel’s Irish joke at the Oscars
“Five Irish actors are nominated tonight, which means the odds of another fight on stage just went way up.” It was a disappointing night for Banshees of Inisherin as the film went away empty-handed at the Oscars this year. However, the cast of Martin McDonagh’s film still seemed to enjoy themselves amongst the festivities last […]
3 years ago
Director explains why Barry Keoghan turned down a recurring role on Fair City
Keoghan has enjoyed huge success in his role as Dominic in last year’s The Banshees of Inisherin. In another world, we could be watching BAFTA winner Barry Keoghan four times a week on RTÉ One as one of the residents of Carrigstown. It turns out that the 30-year-old was given advice not to “pigeon-hole” himself […]
3 years ago
Colin Farrell says being nominated for an Oscar is “a bit of craic”
Colin Farrell was nominated for Best Actor for his role in The Banshees of Inisherin. Colin Farrell has opened up about his Oscar nomination and his reaction to the news is so Irish. During an interview with CBS, the Irish actor admitted that he is just looking forward to spending more time with his castmates. […]
3 years ago
Barry Keoghan dedicates Oscar nomination to his baby son
“This one’s for you, Brando.” After a historic day for Irish talent at the Oscar nominations announcement, Barry Keoghan has dedicated his honour to his baby son Brando. Barry was nominated for Best Supporting Actor for his performance as Dominic in Martin McDonagh’s The Banshees of Inisherin. His co-star Brendan Gleeson joins him in the […]
3 years ago