Interviews
“Happy Days” For O’Casey and Beckett
When Shivaun O’Casey first met Irish-born Nobel Literature Prize winner Samuel Beckett, she was a…
To Hell and Back
Ex-hostage Brian Keenan speaks to Jane Campbell about his book, his experiences, and his life…
Harrison Ford
The king of Hollywood talks to Frances Haines about his controversial role in Patriot Games…
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On the Edge of Our Seats
A Chat with Mary Higgins Clark The Queen of Suspense did not come by her title overnight – Mary Higgins Clark’s 40+-year career in literature and consistent domination of the […]
Garry Hynes and “Druid Synge’
The Tony Award-winning director and founder of the Druid Theatre talks to Marilyn Cole Lownes about bringing J.M. Synge’s plays to New York. Squinting slightly in the noonday sun, Garry […]
Gregory Peck: A Class Act
In June 1997, Peck, who rarely gave interviews in his last years, sat down with Irish America Editor Patricia Harty. An edited version of that interview follows. “Will you pour?” […]
All About Aidan
If Aidan Quinn were any more laid back he’d be horizontal. He’s just lolled his way through a two-hour photo shoot, and is now sprawled on the other side of […]
Fionnula Flanagan: Up Close and Personal
Actress Fionnula Flanagan is a beautiful woman who is not afraid to ditch the glamour if the role demands it Audiences who remember her as the green-eyed, sultry redhead in […]
Neil Jordan: The Man Who Made Michael Collins
For years we have been waiting. Director John Ford, way back when, was interested. In the early ’80s Robert Redford talked about doing it. At different times Kevin Costner and […]