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John Crowley

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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The third Catholic Relief Act came into effect on this day in 1782. This act follows the second which was issued on May 4, 1782. Combined, the two Relief acts allow Catholics to own land outside of parliamentary boundaries, allow Catholics to become teachers, and allow them to act as guardians. These acts are part of the movement for Catholic emancipation and the removal of restrictions brought about by the Penal laws.

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