County Wicklow Showbiz Latest News and Updates

Lady Macbeth, a Victorian thriller set in rural Northumberland which saw her play a young murderess. And for her first Netflix project, the star is going back to her period drama roots as the lead in the adaptation of Emma Donoghue’s novel . Ahead of the film’s premiere, a quick recap of everything we know so far about the project.Florence Pugh takes the lead alongside the likes of Tom Burke, Toby Jones, and Ciarán Hinds.The film follows a young girl in 19th-century Ireland who claims to have starved herself for months and survived—and a sceptical nurse and journalist who come to visit her, convinced of their own theories about what’s really happening.

The gravestone of Sinead O’Connor has been unveiled seven months on from her tragic passing, aged 56.

Irish director Joe Lawlor said his film Baltimore – about heiress-turned-IRA mastermind Rose Dugdale – has modern connotations with groups such as Extinction Rebellion UK and Just Stop Oil who he suggests will become “more militant” in time.

A touching tribute has been left outside of the late Sinead O'Connor's Irish home, over two weeks since her funeral took place.The legendary singer lived in Bray, County Wicklow, and when her death was announced, many fans went there to say their own goodbyes. However, Scottish TV presenter and director Dawn O'Porter has taken to Instagram to share a photo from outside Sinead's home, with an amazing memorial left as a lasting memory.The memorial includes framed photos of the singer, as well as the hard-hitting poem When I'm No Longer Here, by Donna Ashworth.

Following the phenomenal success of Elvis, Bohemian Rhapsody and Rocketman, the late Irish superstar Sinead O'Connor was planning her very own big-screen biopic based on the 2021 memoir Rememberings. Almost a week on from the Nothing Compares 2 U singer's funeral, which unfolded in County Wicklow, The Sun now reports that Indecent Proposal's Demi Moore, Raised by Wolves actress Niamh Algar and The Grand Budapest Hotel's Saoirse Ronan had all been attached to play Sinead - 56 years old at the time of her passing - across different periods of her life.

Sinead O’Connor in the Irish town of Bray, with Bob Geldof and Bono among those paying tribute.Details of her funeral were shared yesterday (August 7), with fans invited to say a “last goodbye” to the singer and activist as a procession followed a route along the seafront in Bray, County Wicklow.Starting earlier this morning (August 8), the cortege began at the Harbour Bar continued to the other end of Strand Road. It also stopped by the house where O’Connor lived for 15 years, and a private burial ceremony is soon to follow.For the event, thousands of fans came out to bid farewell to the ‘Nothing Compares 2 U’ singer and pay their respects.

she died in her London home at the age of 56.Thousands of fans and mourners roped around the streets of her hometown of Bray, County Wicklow, Ireland.Following a private memorial service, her cortege strolled down the roads in a vintage VW van by her former home and had Bob Marley’s song “Natural Mystic” blaring from the hearse.As her hearse was driven down the avenues, sobs could be heard throughout the large crowds as some clapped, cheered and placed flowers onto the vehicle.O’Connor’s casket was also shrouded in blue, white and pink florals.The mourning fans also included children who held onto teddy bears and some people donned Irish hats, scarves and flags, banners, dogs and musical instruments as they watched the procession pass by.The funeral service was reportedly led by the Chief Imam of the Islamic Centre of Ireland, Shaykh Dr Umar Al-Qadri, according to Ireland’s news channel RTE.The country’s Prime Minister Leo Varadkar as well as the Irish President Michael D. Higgins were in attendance at the burial service.

Sinead O’Connor appeared on a clifftop in Ireland, shortly before the singer’s funeral cortege took place.News that the singer and activist had died broke last month (July 26), after she was found unresponsive in her London home. She was pronounced dead at the scene, aged 56.The update came one year after the death of her son Shane, who died by suicide.

Fans lined the streets of Sinéad O’Connor’s former hometown in Ireland on Tuesday to bid farewell to the elfin singer who left a big impression on her devoted followers and the music world.

Sinéad O’Connor‘s funeral is set to be held in Ireland tomorrow (August 8).Fans of the late singer, who died at the age of 56 last month, have been invited to say a “last goodbye” and line a route along the seafront in Bray, County Wicklow, with the funeral procession due to pass the house where O’Connor previously lived for 15 years.The cortege will begin at the Harbour Bar end of Strand Road and continue to the other end of Strand Road, with a private burial ceremony to follow.A statement issued yesterday (August 6) on behalf of O’Connor’s family encouraged people to line Bray’s seafront from 10.30am.“Sinead loved living in Bray and the people in it.

We know him best as a comedian, but did you know Dara Ó Briain is a keen amateur astronomer too? He’s celebrating his passion for planets in the new Channel 5 series Wonders Of The Moon With Dara Ó Briain. However, the 51-year-old admits his comedy career and its nocturnal hours often get in the way of his telescope time.

This Morning viewers have been chuffed to have Craig Doyle back on their screens this week as he joined Holly Willoughby on presenting duties. Away from the cameras, the Irish TV presenter — once dubbed the ‘sexiest man on the planet’ — married his long-time love Doon Doyle in 2002 and the couple live in County Wicklow with their four children.The couple are parents to Elsa, 13, Milo, 16, Muireann, 18, and Quinn, 22 . The family also have a home in Kew, West London.

Phillip Schofield stepped down from This Morning after 20 years, rumours on who will be filling his shoes as the breakfast show's new host, with Craig Doyle becoming the new favourite among bookies to take the top job. The presenter occasionally fills in on the show, but how much do you know about him? Find out all the info about Craig here…Craig, 52, grew up in Stillorgan in Dublin before moving to London to attend the London College of Printing, where he studied broadcast journalist.

EXCLUSIVE: MGM is repping sales on the new movie version of Long Day’s Journey Into Night, starring Jessica Lange, Ed Harris, Ben Foster and Colin Morgan. 

Filming has wrapped on an under-the-radar screen adaptation of Eugene O’Neill’s Pulitzer prize-winning play, Long Day’s Journey Into Night, starring Jessica Lange, Ed Harris, Ben Foster and Colin Morgan.

Despite divorcing the Duke of York, Prince Andrew in 1996, Sarah Ferguson still lives in the Royal Lodge in Windsor with her ex-husband. The sprawling Winsdor home has 30 rooms and is set within 21 acres of private gardens, making it the perfect location to hold both Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie’s wedding receptions . However, the impressive property is vastly overshadowed by 62 year old Sarah’s ancestral home in Ireland.

Vikings: Valhalla has swung its sword to the top of Netflix’s weekly ratings chart as the streamer has revealed how its 24-episode order will be split up.

Anna Mieke has announced an Irish headline tour taking place across November and December 2021.

Michelle Heaton is soaking up the Irish sunshine and she had high praise for Brittas Bay Beach in particular.

What would summer be without some good company and some cracking tunes especially when this summer is shaping up to be a scorcher?

Actors Brandon Grace, Éanna Hardwicke and Paulina Chávez are joining the cast of Fate: The Winx Saga in Season 2, which is now in production in County Wicklow, Ireland.

stirred up some controversy.Netflix revealed Tuesday Chavez’s casting in Season 2, which has just commenced production in County Wicklow, Ireland, along with the additions of fellow new cast members Brandon Grace as Grey and Éanna Hardwicke as Sebastian.Created by Brian Young (“The Vampire Diaries”), “Fate: The Winx Saga” follows fairies attending Alfea, a magical boarding school in the Otherworld where they must learn to master their powers while navigating love, rivalries and the monsters that

Enniskerry in County Wicklow has been transformed into a ‘Disney Village’ this summer with the cast and crew of Disenchanted taking over the quaint town.

To celebrate her thirteenth wedding anniversary Claudine Keane is reminiscing on her magical day as she has shared a series of stunning snaps from her nuptials.

Wyvern Lingo claim the highest new entry on this week’s Official Irish Albums Chart with Awake You Lie.

Wicklow County Council refused her permission to retain them.Earlier this year, Mary was reportedly issued with a warning letter by the council, after it received a complaint that she had built a series of unauthorised structures to the rear of her Kilmacanogue house.She claimed at the time she had built a ‘granny flat’, stables and a tack shed for keeping horses, arguing that retrospective planning permission should be granted, as at only 66 square metres, it is just slightly bigger than the 45

A man in his 30s has been arrested following an assault which left a woman fighting for her life. T he woman, who is also in her 30s, was assaulted at a residence in Arklow, County Wicklow.

A woman in her 30s is fighting for her life after an assault at a residence in Arklow, County Wicklow. T he serious assault took place at around 4.25am this morning.