IRISH actor Ciarán Hinds is among a star-studded cast set to lead a new drama based on a Booker Prize-winning book. The BBC has acquired the rights to The Narrow Road to the Deep North, Richard Flanagan’s novel which won the prize in 2014. A five-part drama series based on the book, which charts the life of Flanagan’s fictional character Dorrigo Evans, is now in production for … [Read more...] about Ciarán Hinds, Jacob Elordi and Odessa Young to star in new drama based on Booker Prize-winning book
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Stapleton backs Gleeson to stay on as Ireland boss
Jessie Stapleton has admitted she does not know anything about the future of Irish women's boss Eileen Gleeson but said she would like her to stay on in the role if it were up to her. This week, Ireland lost 2-1 to Wales in Dublin in their second-leg playoff game. The result means they will now not be heading to Switzerland, raising questions about the manager and older … [Read more...] about Stapleton backs Gleeson to stay on as Ireland boss
Arrest made after arson attack left three people trapped in their homes
A MAN has been arrested in connection with a strong of incidents including an arson attack which left three people trapped in their homes. The 32-year-old was arrested in Ballymena today following a series of incidents which occurred in the Co. Antrim town overnight. “On Wednesday, December 4 at approximately 11.10pm police received a report of a burglary at commercial premises … [Read more...] about Arrest made after arson attack left three people trapped in their homes
The Young Offenders returns to our screens this month for a Christmas special
POPULAR Irish comedy series The Young Offenders returns to our screens this month for a special Christmas episode. Alex Murphy is back as lovable rogue Conor, who is attempting to help prepare the home for the arrival of a new baby brother. His mam Mairéad, played by Hilary Rose, and her new husband, the local garda officer Seargent Healy, played by Dominic MacHale, are about … [Read more...] about The Young Offenders returns to our screens this month for a Christmas special
Irish economy in ‘favourable’ position with record employment and hefty corporation tax receipts
THE economy in Ireland is in a “favourable” position thanks to “substantial” tax payments the nation receives from global corporations. A new report from the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council claims “Ireland’s next government can expect steady growth and substantial tax receipts” as the nation’s “record employment rates and soaring tax receipts are not expected to unwind soon” The … [Read more...] about Irish economy in ‘favourable’ position with record employment and hefty corporation tax receipts