TV is the place to be for Irish acting talent these days. This should not be surprising since high-quality small-screen shows tend to get as much respect and buzz from critics and audiences as Hollywood films. First up, rumors are swirling that Colin Farrell will star in season two of the HBO drama “True Detective.” The highly acclaimed HBO series featured Woody Harrelson and … [Read more...] about Irish Eye on Hollywood
Liam Neeson
Irish Eye on Hollywood: Upcoming Film Releases
By Tom Deignan, Contributor
Tom Deignan with the latest Irish happenings in film and television When the bigwigs of the movie industry gathered in Park City, Utah, at the end of January for the annual Sundance Film Festival, the Irish were well represented. Brendan Gleeson’s new film The Guard, which also stars Fionnula Flanagan, Don Cheadle and Mark Strong, opened up the festival’s World Dramatic … [Read more...] about Irish Eye on Hollywood: Upcoming Film Releases
Emotional Return to Belfast for Liam Neeson
By Mary Egan
April / May 2008
April / May 2008
New York-based movie star Liam Neeson flew home to Northern Ireland in January to take part in the final curtain call at Belfast’s historic Lyric Players Theatre on the banks of the River Lagan which is closing to make way for a $30 million redevelopment. Liam’s appearance on stage earned him a standing ovation from a delighted capacity crowd. Afterwards he went backstage to … [Read more...] about Emotional Return to Belfast for Liam Neeson
Irish Arts Center Gala
The Irish Arts Center (IAC) of New York celebrated a stellar night and raised over $120,000 at its Gala in the New York Athletic Club on October 3. Honoree hosts Liam Neeson and Gabriel Byrne, both patrons of the center, were on hand to greet guests and participate in the auction. Lucky winners had dinner with the two stars as first prize. The IAC provides Irish cultural … [Read more...] about Irish Arts Center Gala
To Dream of How
Things Could Be
Fordham's 158th Commencement; Fr. O'Hare retires; The Koppels deliver keynote; Liam Neeson is honored.
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After a historic 19-year tenure May 17 marked the final graduation ceremony for the Rev. Joseph A. O'Hare, S.J., who is retiring as Fordham University's president. He encouraged this year's graduates to be engaged in society.
"I pray we become successful, but we should … [Read more...] about To Dream of How
Things Could Be