Raves for Hamnet The most British of artists is getting an Irish makeover – and critics are loving it. And in late November, audiences will get a chance to see Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley as William and Agnes Shakespeare in the film Hamnet, based on Maggie O’Farrell’s celebrated novel of the same name. Do not go see this movie expecting the famous play with the “to be or … [Read more...] about hibernia • Irish Eye On Hollywood
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News Roundup October 15, 2022
IA Newsletter October 15, 2022
Is a United Ireland Likely in the Near Future? For the first time in the history of the state, Catholics outnumber the Protestant population in Northern Ireland, and that is giving supporters of Irish unification substantial hope for their cause. The Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency released the 2021 census data which revealed that Catholics, at 42.3% of … [Read more...] about News Roundup October 15, 2022
News Roundup May 7, 2022
IA Newsletter May 7, 2022
Comeback Katie Wins in Madison Square Garden Saturday 30 April saw midtown Manhattan painted green after Ireland’s own Katie Taylor beat Amanda Serrano in what has been described as the “biggest women’s fight of all time”. The fight, billed as 'For History', was the first women’s boxing match to headline Madison Square Garden and has since been dubbed the fight of the … [Read more...] about News Roundup May 7, 2022
Hibernia Arts: Will this finally be the year for Kenneth Branagh?
That’s the big question the Irish – north and south, and on both sides of the Atlantic – will be asking when they tune into the Academy Awards ceremonies on Sunday, March 27th, at The Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. No matter who wins, it’s going to be a big night for the Irish. Van Morrison, Jessie Buckley and Ciarán Hinds join Branagh as Irish-born entertainers looking to grab … [Read more...] about Hibernia Arts: Will this finally be the year for Kenneth Branagh?
News Roundup February 12, 2022
IA Newsletter February 12, 2022
Leona Maguire Becomes First Irish Golfer to Win the LPGA Leona Maguire has made history as the first Irish woman to win on the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) tour. Maguire edged out American Lexi Thompson, closing with a 5-under 67 for a three-stroke victory in the LPGA Drive On Championship at Crown Colony last Saturday. Speaking shortly after her victory, … [Read more...] about News Roundup February 12, 2022





