Every now and again a band comes along that puts Ireland on the map and in recent times, Dublin band Fontaines DC has done just that.
Ireland’s Grammy-Nominated Band Fontaines D.C. Is Everything That’s Right About Rock Music Today
12.03.2021 - 01:17 / variety.com
Niall Doherty Fontaines D.C. frontman Grian Chatten thinks that everything, good and bad, that has happened to his band over the past few years can be traced back to a piece of advice he once received from a friend.
The singer was on a train to Dublin city center, headed to his first-ever job interview, and bumped into a mate who asked if he was still making music. Then came the pivotal moment of counsel.
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evoke.ie
30.03.2021 / 17:19
Team behind Peaky Blinders set to adapt an Post Novel of the Year winner
It’s a good day for fans of Louise O’Neill’s popular novel After the Silence, as it has been announced the book could be coming to screens soon.
variety.com
26.03.2021 / 18:25
Sky Ups Jamie Morris to Director of Programs For U.K., Ireland
Naman Ramachandran Comcast-backed pay-TV operator Sky has promoted director of program strategy Jamie Morris to director of programs, effectively making him the deputy to Zai Bennett, managing director of content for the U.K. and Ireland.In his his new role, Morris will assume responsibility for commissioning and acquiring content alongside Bennett and the genre directors at Sky.
theplaylist.net
26.03.2021 / 17:25
‘Limbo’ Trailer: Ben Sharrock’s BAFTA-Nominated Feature Takes A Unique Look At The Refugee Experience
Over the years, we’ve seen quite a few film projects attempt to discuss the struggle of Syrian refugees around the world. Typically, this story is told in documentary form, showing just how terrible the refugees have it as they try to flee their home country.
deadline.com
26.03.2021 / 16:47
Sky Elevates Jamie Morris To Director Of Programs In UK & Ireland
Sky has promoted director of program strategy Jamie Morris to director of programs, in a move that will make him the formal deputy to Zai Bennett, the managing director of content in the UK and Ireland.
dailyrecord.co.uk
23.03.2021 / 13:57
Rape suspect accused of Scots guesthouse attack 'traced from Facebook friend request'
Facebook “friend request” he sent his alleged victim, a court heard. The woman, who cannot be named for legal reasons, told police she was attacked by Saulius Bauza, 40, of County Cavan, Ireland, after meeting him on a night out in Huntly, Aberdeenshire.
variety.com
17.03.2021 / 00:15
Oscar Nominated ‘Wolfwalkers’ Illustrates Strengths of Irish Animation Sector
Tim Dams To understand the ambition, talent and artistry of the Irish animation industry, it’s worth watching Cartoon Saloon’s “Wolfwalkers” on Apple TV Plus.A hand-drawn adventure set in 1650s Ireland, “Wolfwalkers” was nominated for an Oscar this week.
msn.com
16.03.2021 / 13:43
This man’s walrus impression during a live news interview is everything
found to have travelled all the way from the Arctic to Ireland. Speaking from the shores of Valentia Island, Mr Fizgerald said sobrely and with the semi-closed mouth of a ventriloquist: “Suddenly I heard: ‘earghhhhh, euuuurrrghhh’”.
etcanada.com
15.03.2021 / 22:07
Filmmakers Tomm Moore And Ross Stewart Talk Finishing Oscar Nominated Animated Folklore Feature ‘Wolfwalkers’ In Quarantine
“Wolfwalkers” director Tomm Moore and co-director Ross Stewart joined Carlos Bustamante to talk about the making of their animated folklore feature film, which they finished off in quarantine to get it ready in time for its premiere at the 2020 Toronto International Film Festival.
deadline.com
15.03.2021 / 19:38
‘Wolfwalkers’ Directors Complete Oscar Nominations Hat Trick With Final Piece In ‘Irish Folklore Trilogy,’ Bringing Apple TV+ Into Animated Feature Race For The First Time
In Ireland today, Wolfwalkers directors Tomm Moore and Ross Stewart are celebrating an Oscar nom for Best Animated Feature.
evoke.ie
15.03.2021 / 17:27
Irish animated film Wolfwalkers lands Oscar nomination
Irish animation Wolfwalkers has been nominated for an Oscar in the Animated Feature Film category as this year’s full nomination list was announced today.
nme.com
14.03.2021 / 13:00
Fontaines D.C. sponsor Irish football team to support homelessness charity
Fontaines D.C. have sponsored a new away kit from Dublin-based football club Bohemians to support a homelessness charity.The band’s name appears on the front of the new shirt, with 15% of proceeds going to Focus Ireland.
nypost.com
13.03.2021 / 02:11
‘Bloodlands’ star James Nesbitt recalls scary memory in Northern Ireland
Was it important to shoot the series on location?It makes a big difference to me. I left Northern Ireland in 1985 to go to drama school but it’s still very much home.
ok.co.uk
12.03.2021 / 15:52
Who is This Morning chef Clodagh McKenna and who is her famous fiancé? Here's everything you need to know
This Morning chef Clodagh McKenna regularly pops up on the hit ITV daytime show to rustle up delicious recipes. Clodagh, 45, hails from Ireland and we see her talking Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby through her lip-smacking recipes, making us very hungry in the process.
evoke.ie
09.03.2021 / 19:20
BAFTA joy for Irish stars as 2021 nominations announced
Irish eyes are smiling today as a number of Irish stars and productions have been nominated for a BAFTA at this year’s ceremony.