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Irish Eye on Hollywood:
John Crowley the Bookworm

By Tom Deignan, Columnist
June / July 2018

May 9, 2018 by Leave a Comment

Celebrated Irish director John Crowley just can’t get enough of quality literature – and his latest project is based on a book by a Belfast writer. Crowley earned himself and his cast a trip to the Oscars for turning Colm Tóibín’s celebrated novel Brooklyn into a wonderful film, starring Saoirse Ronan. Crowley is currently working on an ambitious, big-screen adaptation of … [Read more...] about Irish Eye on Hollywood:
John Crowley the Bookworm

Irish Eye on Hollywood:
John Crowley to Direct Goldfinch Adaptation

By Tom Deignan, Contributor
October / November 2016

October 1, 2016 by Leave a Comment

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

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After the start of the Irish Rebellion of 1798 on May 24, the United Irishmen were defeated by British forces on this day in 1798. Historically known as the Battle of Vinegar Hill, almost 1,000 rebels lost their lives in this battle, which marked a turning point and eventual loss in the Rebellion of 1798.

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