There is former New York top cop Ray Kelly and his son, Good Day New York anchor Greg Kelly. There’s New York Post columnist Keith Kelly and former Weather Channel CEO Mike Kelly. All these Irish American Kellys – and many more in media, politics and publishing – gathered last March at Michael’s in Manhattan for their annual Kelly Gang fundraiser. This year, the group ended up … [Read more...] about Kellys Are a Charitable Gang
Issues
Dallas Dubliner Bishop Headed to the Vatican
Dallas bishop Kevin J. Farrell, a Dublin native, has been named to a new position at the Vatican. In August, Pope Francis named Farrell – who had served nearly a decade as Bishop of Dallas, Texas – the leader of a new Vatican department designed to explore matters related to “the Laity, the Family and Life.” This comes at a time when reformers are calling for changes in the … [Read more...] about Dallas Dubliner Bishop Headed to the Vatican
The Irish at the Emmys
From intense dramas to variety shows, the Irish were well represented at the 68th annual Emmy Awards held in September. Winners included producer Mike Gibbons, one of the creative team behind James Corden’s wildly popular Late, Late Show “Carpool Karaoke” special. Gibbons – who previously won a Daytime Emmy – was among those who won for Outstanding Variety series. Up next for … [Read more...] about The Irish at the Emmys
Irish Eye on Hollywood:
John Crowley to Direct Goldfinch Adaptation
John Crowley is staying literary, but going bigger. After directing the Oscar-nominated Irish immigrant saga Brooklyn, Crowley was the toast of Ireland’s movie scene. The movie – starring Saoirse Ronan as an Irish immigrant in 1950s New York, based on the moving novel by Colm Tóibín – was a hit with critics and audiences alike. It was ultimately nominated for three Oscars – … [Read more...] about Irish Eye on Hollywood:
John Crowley to Direct Goldfinch Adaptation
Irish Eye on Hollywood:
Finola Dwyer Shopping Brooklyn TV Spinoff
Meanwhile, Colm Tóibín’s Brooklyn will likely have a second life on the small screen.
Finola Dwyer – the New Zealand-born producer who guided Brooklyn to the big screen – has confirmed that she is in talks with the BBC to spin off various characters from Brooklyn as the basis for a television drama. The show would “revolve around the boarding house for young women run in the … [Read more...] about Irish Eye on Hollywood:
Finola Dwyer Shopping Brooklyn TV Spinoff