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  • Emmet Kirwan on bringing Dublin Oldschool from stage to screen

    July 5, 2018

    Emmet Kirwan is in a bit of a panic. A confluence of events has meant the affable 37-year-old couldn’t be busier when we speak. “I’m up to ninety today,” he…

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  • Shane MacGowan – a rare talent to be celebrated and mourned

    January 15, 2018

    Ahead of a celebration of Shane MacGowan at the National Concert Hall in Dublin, you can’t help but mourn The Pogues’ singer’s inability to write new material.

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  • Conor McPherson on The Weir, drink and getting his break in London

    May 21, 2015

    Interview with Conor Mc Pherson in London to discuss The Weir, his latest new work, The Night Alive, and his battle with alcoholism.

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  • Ethiopia, 30 years on from the famine that shocked a generation

    February 10, 2015

    Ethiopia is country undergoing vast change, yet facing familiar problems. I report on how the introduction of the potato is playing its role in helping a community

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  • A missed opportunity – second-gen Irish should be centre-stage at Royal Albert Hall concert

    April 10, 2014

    Comment on the lack of second-generation Irish representatives at the concert for President Higgins at London’s Royal Albert Hall…

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  • Ciaran Hinds on The Sea, Game of Thrones and filming in Ireland

    October 14, 2014

    Northern Irish actor Ciaran Hinds discusses the film adaptation of John Banville’s The Sea and a life on stage and screen….

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  • John Michael McDonagh on Calvary, ‘Plastic Paddies’ and being second-generation Irish

    October 13, 2014

    Calvary director John Michael McDonagh on ‘Plastic Paddies’, being second-generation Irish and his relationship with Ireland…

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  • Barry Ward, Ken Loach and the true story behind Jimmy’s Hall

    October 13, 2014

    Interview with Irish actor Barry Ward to discuss Ken Loach and the real-life story that inspired Jimmy’s Hall…

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  • Crazy In Love — Anton Yelchin Interview

    January 30, 2012

    Anton Yelchin may be “cynical” about fame, but following the acclaim of his latest movie, Like Crazy, the Russian-born 22-year-old actor may just have to get used to it. He…

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  • Jeff Buckley — The Irish Connection

    November 30, 2014

    Earlier this month, Jeff Buckley would have turned 45 had he still been alive. A phenomenal talent, with a name like Buckley it was obvious there was an Irish connection there. And,…

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  • Irish Woman Caught In Drain

    July 23, 2011

    This story arose from a St Patrick’s Day I won’t easily forget. When I was travelling Australia, I lived with 15 Irish and Scottish people for about five weeks in…

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  • Review: How to Pass Your Irish Driving Test

    July 16, 2011

    How to Pass Your Irish Driving Test: The Most Comprehensive Guide Originally published on RTE.ie If only watching this informative film was all it took. As you no doubt already…

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  • Ethiopia, 30 years on from the famine that shocked a generation

About Me

About Me

Hi, I'm Steve

I am an arts journalist specialising in writing about music, theatre, film & TV. I also love all things digital and have a particular interest in content marketing and digital strategy

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