Island mentality
David Hennessy talks to Peter Coonan about the forgotten Ireland depicted in Dark Lies the Island, getting away from his Love/Hate character Fran and...
The sins of the Daddy
David Hennessy spoke to Pat Shortt about his dark turn in Dark Lies the Island, the dark side of Ireland it depicts and the...
Death of one of Ireland’s greatest ever raconteurs, Niall Tóibín, at 89
President Michael D Higgins is leading tributes to one of Ireland's greatest raconteurs, Niall Tóibín, who has died after a long illness, aged 89.
In...
Extra Ordinary man
David Hennessy chats to Barry Ward about Extra Ordinary, the new comedy horror that is on release at selected Odeon cinemas , his Brexit...
ICC celebrate Women in Film
By David Hennessy
Four of Ireland’s greatest female directors are coming to London for screenings and discussions at Hammersmith’s Irish Cultural Centre’s Irish Women in...
A feast of Irish cinematic talent in London
By David Hennessy
Irish Film Festival London is back, for its ninth year.
The five day programme celebration of Irish film includes serious drama, comedies, and thought-provoking documentaries, from emerging talent to veteran stars.
There...
Irish Film Festival London announces 2019 programme
The Irish Film Festival London (IFFL), now in its ninth year, returns with an exciting and diverse programme of the latest Irish mainstream and...
Irish events in the UK this Autumn
Irish music, film. theatre, arts and charity events coming up this season
Arts & Culture
Nathan Carter plays the Gordon Craig Theatre, Stevenage on Tuesday 1...
St. Patrick’s film festival in London to celebrate diversity
The modern face of Ireland will be celebrated at this year’s St. Patrick’s Film Festival in London.
Inspired by London Mayor Sadiq Khan’s ‘London is...