Fiona Shaw wins Maureen O’Hara Award 2025

Fiona Shaw wins Maureen O'Hara Award 2025

Fiona Shaw wins Maureen O'Hara Award 2025

The Kerry International Film Festival has made a choice that feels both inevitable and inspired, selecting Fiona Shaw as the 2025 recipient of the prestigious Maureen O’Hara Award. In an era where recognition of women’s contributions to film and television has become increasingly vital, Shaw’s selection represents more than just another accolade – it’s a celebration of artistic fearlessness that spans decades and mediums.Shaw’s recent trajectory reads like a masterclass in career reinvention. While many actors of her generation might have settled into comfortable patterns, she has instead embraced increasingly complex and challenging roles that have redefined her public persona. Her electrifying performance as Carolyn Martens in KILLING EVE transformed her from a respected character actress into a household name, earning her a BAFTA and multiple Emmy nominations. The role showcased Shaw’s ability to embody calculated menace while maintaining an almost magnetic watchability – a performance that felt both shocking and inevitable from an actor of her caliber.

The momentum from KILLING EVE propelled Shaw into equally compelling territory. Her scene-stealing turn as the Hot Priest’s superior in FLEABAG demonstrated her gift for finding the human core within seemingly rigid characters, earning her another Emmy nomination and proving her comedic timing remains razor-sharp. More recently, her role in ANDOR brought her into the Star Wars universe, where she commanded the screen with the same intensity that has defined her career, garnering both BAFTA and Critics Choice Super Award nominations.This recent television success has coincided with an equally impressive film resurgence. Shaw’s performance in Kate Winslet’s AMMONITE in 2020 reminded audiences of her ability to convey complex emotional landscapes with minimal dialogue, while her upcoming roles in HOT MILK and PARK AVENUE suggest an artist still pushing boundaries well into her career.

These projects represent Shaw’s continued commitment to challenging material that refuses to pigeonhole her into any single category.What makes Shaw’s recent work particularly compelling is how it builds upon rather than abandons her theatrical foundation. The same fearless approach that earned her two Laurence Olivier Awards for Best Actress and a Tony nomination for MEDEA now informs her screen work with a depth that few actors can match. Her ability to transition seamlessly between the intimacy required for television and the bold strokes necessary for film speaks to an artist who has never stopped evolving.

Shaw’s own words about receiving the award reveal the thoughtfulness that has always characterized her approach to her craft. Her tribute to Maureen O’Hara – praising her defiance of studio limitations and one-dimensional roles – could easily serve as a description of Shaw’s own career philosophy. Like O’Hara, Shaw has consistently chosen complexity over comfort, challenge over convention.The timing of this recognition feels particularly significant. As the entertainment industry continues to grapple with questions of representation and opportunity, Shaw’s recent work serves as a powerful reminder that age and experience can be assets rather than limitations. Her performances in KILLING EVE and FLEABAG have introduced her to entirely new audiences while her continued film work demonstrates an artist still hungry for new challenges.

When the Kerry International Film Festival celebrates Shaw at its 26th edition this October, they will be honoring not just a distinguished career but an ongoing artistic journey that shows no signs of slowing down. In a landscape where many actors peak early and struggle to maintain relevance, Shaw has instead found her most compelling work in recent years, proving that true artistic commitment knows no expiration date.The Maureen O’Hara Award, established in 2008 as one of the earliest accolades dedicated specifically to women in film and television, has found its perfect 2025 recipient. Shaw joins a lineage of honorees that includes inaugural winner Brenda Fricker, but her selection feels particularly resonant given how her recent work has redefined what it means to be a woman of a certain age in contemporary entertainment.As Shaw noted in her acceptance, “Film needs women just as the world needs women – all kinds.” Her recent career serves as living proof of this philosophy, demonstrating that when given the opportunity, experienced female performers can deliver work that is both commercially successful and artistically uncompromising.

The Kerry International Film Festival’s choice to honor Shaw represents not just recognition of past achievements but celebration of an artist who continues to surprise, challenge, and inspire.

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Irish Film

KNEECAP set the record straight

KNEECAP leads BIFA nominations

KNEECAP leads BIFA nominations

When Irish-language rap trio Kneecap took the stage at Coachella in April, they displayed their familiar message: “Israel is committing genocide against the Palestinian people” and “Fuck Israel. Free Palestine.” Mo Chara told the crowd: “The Palestinians have nowhere to go. It’s their fucking home and they’re bombing them from the skies. If you’re not calling it a genocide, what the fuck are you calling it?”

Within a week, their US booking agent had dropped them, Fox News was comparing their statements to “Nazi Germany,” and old videos from 2023 and 2024 had resurfaced showing the band saying “The only good Tory is a dead Tory” and “Up Hezbollah, up Hamas.” The families of murdered MPs Jo Cox and David Amess criticized the “dead Tory” comment, prompting an apology from the band, though they described the video recirculation as a “smear campaign” with footage “deliberately taken out of all context.”

British counter-terrorism police charged Mo Chara with terror offences for allegedly brandishing a Hezbollah flag after someone from the crowd handed it to him during a November 2024 London show. Artists including Massive Attack, Paul Weller, and Primal Scream signed a letter alleging Kneecap were victims of a “campaign of intimidation.”

Preparing for Glastonbury despite criticism from Prime Minister Keir Starmer, the band remained defiant. “Maybe visas get revoked, you’re not allowed in America again, it’s not ideal but Jesus Christ, there’s people being bombed from the fucking skies,” says Mo Chara, also known as Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh. He dismisses the terror charges: “It’s a joke. I’m a character. Shit is thrown on stage all the time. If I’m supposed to know every fucking thing that’s thrown on stage, I’d be in Mensa.”

As for the “dead Tory” comments, he’s equally unapologetic: “Why should I regret it? It was a joke – we’re playing characters, it’s satirical. The point is, that video wasn’t an issue until we said ‘Free Palestine’ at Coachella. That stuff happened 18 months ago, and nobody batted an eyelid.” He argues their opponents “went and combed through eight years of a career” and “took those videos out of context.”

The trio insist the controversy is a deliberate distraction. “We’re a distraction, to take away attention from what’s happening in Palestine,” says Naoise Ó Cairealláin (Móglaí Bap). “It’s all being livestreamed – you can never say you didn’t know what’s happening in Palestine, and that’s why they want to bog us down and go through old videos.”

For KNEECAP, resistance runs deeper than current politics. The trio – Ó hAnnaidh and Ó Cairealláin from west Belfast, and JJ Ó Dochartaigh (DJ Próvai) from Derry – rap in Irish as a reclamation of identity that British rule attempted to erase. While they satirically self-identify as “Republican hoods” in their provocative music, their message transcends traditional republican politics, embracing anticolonial themes and advocating peace between unionists and republicans.

Last year, then-UK business secretary Kemi Badenoch attempted to block Kneecap from receiving a government grant because they “oppose the United Kingdom.” The band won their discrimination lawsuit and donated the money to Protestant and Catholic youth organizations. This week, they released THE RECAP, a furious diss track aimed at Badenoch, describing the grant money as reparations.

Kneecap refuses to separate their art from their politics or their local struggles from global injustices. Their 2024 has been defined by controversy and legal battles, but they’ve emerged with their message intact. For a band that sees resistance as their birthright, perhaps that’s exactly where they want to be.

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Andrew Scott: CULTURED interview

Andrew Scott CULTURED interview

Andrew Scott CULTURED interview

Andrew Scott has never been one to take the easy path. This past spring, while most actors were content with single-character roles, Scott spent two months at New York’s intimate Lucille Lortel Theatre performing all eight characters in a one-man adaptation of Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya. Night after night, he transformed seamlessly between lovelorn romantics and debonair cynics, executing solo love scenes and emotional breakdowns with the kind of theatrical virtuosity that leaves audiences breathless. The production, directed by Sam Yates, had already conquered London with sold-out performances and critical acclaim before making its way to the barely 300-seat New York venue.

“On the last day, the crew came to the theater dressed as me, and each played one of the characters,” Scott recalls with characteristic humor. “I thought, Jesus, there are loads of people in this play, no wonder I’m exhausted.” It’s a moment that perfectly captures both his humility and the sheer magnitude of what he accomplished on that stage.

This theatrical tour de force represents just one facet of Scott’s remarkable recent trajectory. The Irish actor has spent the past decade crafting a career that defies easy categorization, moving fluidly between stage and screen with an intensity that few performers can match. Following his star-making turn as the maddeningly irresistible priest in FLEABAG, Scott has chosen projects that showcase his range while maintaining his commitment to emotionally complex storytelling.

His 2023 performance opposite Paul Mescal in ALL OF US STRANGERS delivered one of the year’s most devastating portrayals of grief and connection. The film’s exploration of loss and desire allowed Scott to channel his trademark vulnerability into something profound and universal. He followed this with his chilling interpretation of Tom Ripley in 2024’s moody Patricia Highsmith adaptation RIPLEY, proving his ability to inhabit darkness with the same authenticity he brings to tenderness.

Between these screen triumphs, Scott continued his stage work, earning a Laurence Olivier Award and cementing his reputation as one of the few actors equally commanding in both mediums. His friend Josh O’Connor, who first witnessed Scott’s magnetic stage presence at London’s Royal Court while still a theater student, has long admired this balance. “You’ve managed to balance film and theater, but I find it really hard,” O’Connor admits. “If you keep avoiding it, it becomes a monster in your mind.”

Both actors share an affinity for independent films that probe the psychological complexities of human experience, the kind of intimate character studies that generate festival buzz and critical acclaim. However, their recent collaboration in WAKE UP DEAD MAN: A KNIVES OUT MYSTERY marks a departure from these smaller-scale projects into blockbuster territory. For Scott, the timing provided necessary comic relief during a particularly challenging period; he was simultaneously grieving his mother’s death while filming Richard Linklater’s BLUE MOON, set for release later this year.

The friendship between Scott and O’Connor, built on mutual respect and relentless teasing, reflects a shared understanding of the craft’s demands. O’Connor had just completed work on his forthcoming drama THE HISTORY OF SOUND and was preparing for Kelly Reichardt’s THE MASTERMIND when they began the KNIVES OUT shoot. Early glimpses of the film reveal O’Connor channeling his own version of Scott’s most iconic creation: the hot priest. Rather than imitation, it feels like homage between artists who understand each other’s work intimately.

Scott’s recent career choices reveal an actor unafraid of emotional extremes, whether channeling Chekhov’s melancholy on stage or exploring contemporary trauma on screen. His ability to move between mediums without losing his essential authenticity speaks to a rare kind of artistic integrity. In an industry often driven by commercial considerations, Scott continues to prioritize the depth of human experience, creating performances that resonate long after the curtain falls or the credits roll. His exhaustion after those eight-character performances wasn’t just physical; it was the inevitable result of an actor who refuses to hold anything back.

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...

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From hot priest to heartbreaking leading man, Scott proves once again why he's one of the most magnetic actors of his generation. TOO MUCH drops July 10th - and we're absolutely here for it! 💫

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From terrorizing Harry Potter as Aunt Petunia to serving LOOKS and kills in KILLING EVE, Shaw has been serving masterclass performances for decades. Her recent work in FLEABAG and ANDOR proves she's still the queen of stealing every scene she enters 👑

"Film needs women just as the world needs women - all kinds" - Fiona Shaw speaking FACTS 💯

More at irishfilmtv.com.

...

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More at irishfilmtv.com.

...

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New trailer at irishfilmtv.com.

...

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From her Emmy-worthy intensity in PRESUMED INNOCENT to her Golden Globe-nominated brilliance in PASSING, this Irish powerhouse continues to redefine what it means to inhabit a character completely.

Watch IN PROCESSS for Negga's take on craft and the pursuit of creation!

...

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Irish Film

Cillian Murphy in STEVE

Cillian Murphy in STEVE

Cillian Murphy in STEVE

Cillian Murphy’s post-OPPENHEIMER career choices reveal an actor more interested in artistic integrity than commercial appeal. Rather than leveraging his Oscar win for blockbuster deals, Murphy has reunited with director Tim Mielants for STEVE, arriving in theaters this September before hitting Netflix on October 3rd.

Based on Max Porter’s bestseller “Shy,” STEVE follows headteacher Murphy through a pivotal day at a last-chance reform school facing closure. As Steve battles to save his institution while grappling with his own mental health, he encounters Shy, a troubled teenager caught between self-destruction and redemption. The film reunites Murphy with SMALL THINGS LIKE THESE co-star Emily Watson, alongside Tracey Ullman and Jay Lycurgo.

What makes Murphy’s trajectory fascinating is how it defies typical post-Oscar moves. While most actors chase lucrative franchises, Murphy continues selecting complex, psychologically demanding roles. From OPPENHEIMER‘s tortured physicist to SMALL THINGS LIKE THESE‘s conflicted father, and now STEVE‘s dedicated educator, he gravitates toward characters wrestling with profound moral dilemmas.

Murphy’s collaboration with emerging director Mielants and innovative writer Porter demonstrates his commitment to elevating distinctive voices rather than simply starring in established properties. This mature approach leverages his Oscar credibility to champion meaningful projects that might otherwise struggle for recognition.

STEVE represents Murphy’s statement about his artistic priorities in this career phase, where commercial considerations yield to meaningful storytelling and authentic collaboration. His choices suggest an artist building a lasting legacy rather than capitalizing on Hollywood’s fleeting spotlight.

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More via link in bio!

...

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One billion people watched, $127 million raised and two Dublin lads who understood hunger turned celebrity into salvation.

Watch now via link in bio!

...

🔥 Andrew Scott's unstoppable streak continues! 

Fresh off his haunting performance in ALL OF US STRANGERS, our favorite Irish talent is joining Netflix's star-studded TOO MUCH alongside Kit Harington, Jessica Alba, and Jennifer Saunders.

From hot priest to heartbreaking leading man, Scott proves once again why he's one of the most magnetic actors of his generation. TOO MUCH drops July 10th - and we're absolutely here for it! 💫

More at irishfilmtv.com.

...

🎬✨ LEGEND ALERT! Fiona Shaw is receiving the 2025 Maureen O'Hara Award at @kerryintfilmfest!

From terrorizing Harry Potter as Aunt Petunia to serving LOOKS and kills in KILLING EVE, Shaw has been serving masterclass performances for decades. Her recent work in FLEABAG and ANDOR proves she's still the queen of stealing every scene she enters 👑

"Film needs women just as the world needs women - all kinds" - Fiona Shaw speaking FACTS 💯

More at irishfilmtv.com.

...

🎬🔥 When Irish rap meets global politics - @kneecap32 isn't backing down!

From Coachella controversy to terror charges, this Irish-language trio has had one hell of a year...and a lot to say about it.

More via link in bio.

...

From playing every character in VANYA to breaking hearts in ALL OF US STRANGERS – Andrew Scott is proving there's no role too challenging for Ireland's most versatile talent 🎭

In a new @cultured_mag interview, Scott chats with his KNIVES OUT co-star Josh O'Connor!

More at irishfilmtv.com.

...

Fresh off his OPPENHEIMER triumph, Murphy's back with STEVE, a powerful drama about a headteacher fighting to save his reform school while battling his own demons.

We can't wait to see Murphy disappear into another unforgettable role 🔥

More at irishfilmtv.com.

September theaters ➡️ October Netflix

...

Cork's own Éanna Hardwicke is about to step into the boots of @officialkeane16 for SAIPAN - and the first trailer has us HOOKED!

From LAKELANDS to THE SIXTH COMMANDMENT, this BAFTA-nominated powerhouse has been building toward this moment.

Watch now at irishfilmtv.com.

...

Making Ireland proud on Hollywood's biggest stage 🇮🇪✨

Kerry Condon is breaking barriers as the Irish female lead in F1 - and doing it with her mam's Claddagh ring and that unmistakable Thurles accent intact 💍

Read more via link in bio!

...

🎭 From LOVE/HATE to the West End! 

IFTA winner Tom Vaughan-Lawlor is taking on Conor McPherson's haunting masterpiece THE WEIR alongside Brendan Gleeson, Owen McDonnell, and Kate Phillips. 

Dublin's 3Olympia Theatre (Aug 8-Sep 6) ➡️ London's Harold Pinter Theatre (Sep 12-Dec 6)

More at irishfilmtv.com.

...

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This film made BIG waves at Cannes, and early reviews are calling it some of Mescal's best work yet.

More via link in bio!

...

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Kerry Condon is earning rave reviews for her gutsy performance in F1 THE MOVIE, proving Irish talent (and accents) belong in the Summer's biggest blockbusters!

F1 THE MOVIE hits theaters Jun 27 🎬

...

Liam Neeson, bringing his particular set of skills to comedy! 🤣 

Get ready to see the Irish legend like never before in the new NAKED GUN, hitting theaters August 1st. 

He's nervous, Pamela Anderson's "madly in love" with him, and we're just here for the laughs!

New trailer at irishfilmtv.com.

...

🌟 Ruth Negga doesn't just act – she transforms. 

From her Emmy-worthy intensity in PRESUMED INNOCENT to her Golden Globe-nominated brilliance in PASSING, this Irish powerhouse continues to redefine what it means to inhabit a character completely.

Watch IN PROCESSS for Negga's take on craft and the pursuit of creation!

...

Irish legend Sharon Horgan of BAD SISTERS fame recently sat down with the incredible Tommy Tiernan on The Tommy Tiernan Show! ✨ 

Horgan opened up about navigating the entertainment industry as a woman and finding that work-life balance.

Watch now at irishfilmtv.com.

...

Irish Film

SAIPAN trailer released

SAIPAN trailer released

SAIPAN trailer released

The summer of 2002 divided Ireland, and now it’s coming to the big screen. Vertigo Releasing and Wildcard have unveiled the first teaser trailer for SAIPAN, chronicling the explosive feud between Republic of Ireland captain Roy Keane and manager Mick McCarthy during the team’s chaotic 2002 FIFA World Cup preparations.

At the center of this highly anticipated film stands Éanna Hardwicke, the BAFTA-nominated Cork native who has rapidly become one of Ireland’s most compelling young actors. Following his breakthrough performances in LAKELANDS and THE SIXTH COMMANDMENT, Hardwicke now tackles his most challenging role yet: embodying Roy Keane, the most famous and controversial Corkman in football history.

The casting feels inspired. Hardwicke has built his career on complex, morally ambiguous characters, making him perfectly suited to capture Keane’s mercurial personality. His recent work demonstrates a remarkable ability to convey both vulnerability and explosive rage, essential qualities for portraying a player who was simultaneously revered and feared. In LAKELANDS, he proved he could carry a film through subtle expression and minimal dialogue. THE SIXTH COMMANDMENT showcased his range in handling real-life controversy with nuance and depth.

The trailer offers compelling glimpses of Hardwicke’s transformation, delivering Keane’s words with chilling conviction: “You don’t ever tell me we’re done. I’m just getting started.” Despite immense expectations surrounding this iconic figure, Hardwicke appears ready for the challenge.

Directed by Lisa Barros D’Sa and Glenn Leyburn, who helmed GOOD VIBRATIONS and ORDINARY LOVE, SAIPAN promises depth beyond typical sports films. These filmmakers consistently find human truth within cultural moments, understanding that the Keane-McCarthy confrontation transcended football facilities to become a clash of fundamentally different philosophies about leadership, standards, and national representation.

Steve Coogan brings his understated intensity to Mick McCarthy, supported by Alice Lowe, Jamie Beamish, Alex Murphy, Harriet Cains, and Peter McDonald in what promises to be a richly textured ensemble piece.

The film’s timing is particularly intriguing. More than two decades later, this wound remains fresh in Irish culture, with pub debates still raging over who was right. SAIPAN arrives precisely when Hardwicke’s career trajectory positions him for such weighty material. His recent performances reveal an actor unafraid of difficult subjects, capable of finding humanity in flawed characters without excusing their actions.

For Hardwicke, SAIPAN represents a career-defining moment. Taking on Roy Keane means embodying not just a footballer, but a cultural lightning rod whose legacy remains fiercely contested. His Cork origins provide authenticity, but more crucially, his proven ability to navigate moral complexity suggests he can capture both Keane’s brilliance and destructive tendencies without descending into caricature.

The original incident split the nation between Team Keane and Team McCarthy, exposing deeper questions about perfectionism, loyalty, and the price of uncompromising standards. Paul Fraser’s script, from the writer of HEARTLANDS and A ROOM FOR ROMEO BRASS, promises to explore these underlying currents rather than simply rehashing familiar arguments.

Whether you supported Keane or McCarthy during that fractious summer, Hardwicke’s portrayal will likely reignite passionate debates while offering fresh insights into one of sport’s most infamous falling-outs. For an actor who consistently chooses challenging, thought-provoking projects, SAIPAN represents the natural evolution of what’s developing into a truly remarkable career.

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More at irishfilmtv.com.

...

🎬✨ LEGEND ALERT! Fiona Shaw is receiving the 2025 Maureen O'Hara Award at @kerryintfilmfest!

From terrorizing Harry Potter as Aunt Petunia to serving LOOKS and kills in KILLING EVE, Shaw has been serving masterclass performances for decades. Her recent work in FLEABAG and ANDOR proves she's still the queen of stealing every scene she enters 👑

"Film needs women just as the world needs women - all kinds" - Fiona Shaw speaking FACTS 💯

More at irishfilmtv.com.

...

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From playing every character in VANYA to breaking hearts in ALL OF US STRANGERS – Andrew Scott is proving there's no role too challenging for Ireland's most versatile talent 🎭

In a new @cultured_mag interview, Scott chats with his KNIVES OUT co-star Josh O'Connor!

More at irishfilmtv.com.

...

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We can't wait to see Murphy disappear into another unforgettable role 🔥

More at irishfilmtv.com.

September theaters ➡️ October Netflix

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Cork's own Éanna Hardwicke is about to step into the boots of @officialkeane16 for SAIPAN - and the first trailer has us HOOKED!

From LAKELANDS to THE SIXTH COMMANDMENT, this BAFTA-nominated powerhouse has been building toward this moment.

Watch now at irishfilmtv.com.

...

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Kerry Condon is breaking barriers as the Irish female lead in F1 - and doing it with her mam's Claddagh ring and that unmistakable Thurles accent intact 💍

Read more via link in bio!

...

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IFTA winner Tom Vaughan-Lawlor is taking on Conor McPherson's haunting masterpiece THE WEIR alongside Brendan Gleeson, Owen McDonnell, and Kate Phillips. 

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More at irishfilmtv.com.

...

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More via link in bio!

...

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...

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Get ready to see the Irish legend like never before in the new NAKED GUN, hitting theaters August 1st. 

He's nervous, Pamela Anderson's "madly in love" with him, and we're just here for the laughs!

New trailer at irishfilmtv.com.

...

🌟 Ruth Negga doesn't just act – she transforms. 

From her Emmy-worthy intensity in PRESUMED INNOCENT to her Golden Globe-nominated brilliance in PASSING, this Irish powerhouse continues to redefine what it means to inhabit a character completely.

Watch IN PROCESSS for Negga's take on craft and the pursuit of creation!

...

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Horgan opened up about navigating the entertainment industry as a woman and finding that work-life balance.

Watch now at irishfilmtv.com.

...

Kerry Condon’s Hollywood journey

Kerry Condon's Hollywood Journey

Kerry Condon's Hollywood Journey

Kerry Condon sits in her Los Angeles home, just days into promoting F1. Asked about working opposite Brad Pitt, she reveals the confidence of someone who has arrived at the right moment. “I was really glad that it was at this point in my career, because it was a very big role opposite him, and maybe if I had been younger, I would have been very nervous about it.”

Two days after her 2023 Oscar nomination for THE BANSHEES OF INISHERIN, director Joseph Kosinski called with a career-changing offer for F1. “I do feel like it was a major bunch of flowers I got two days afterwards.” In the film, Condon plays Kate McKenna, the first female technical director in Formula One. “I’ve always wanted to do a blockbuster movie, and then they wanted me to be Irish. I don’t think I’ve seen that before, the Irish accent in a female lead, in a big massive movie.” She even got to wear her mother’s Claddagh ring.

Despite career-defining opportunities, Condon maintains fierce privacy. While Pitt was photographed by paparazzi during filming, she preserves boundaries between public and private life. In Ireland, she can still take the train with friends unrecognized. “There’s a real joy in being able to walk down Grafton Street and go and do fun things with my friends, where we’re all just like it used to be years ago.”

The 2023 awards season tested this approach, but the emotional weight became clearest at home. “Loads of people in my hometown sent my mum cards to give me; it actually kind of made me cry. All these sweet families for no reason buying a ‘well done’ card.”

This journey began in Thurles, where young Kerry earned the nickname ‘Fledgy-poo’ for constantly talking about escaping. At 16, she wrote to Alan Parker about her acting dreams. That bold letter led to her first role in ANGELA’S ASHES.

Now Condon finds herself at a career peak. The Oscar nomination opened doors to roles she had always envisioned. F1 represents the culmination: the girl from Thurles commanding the screen opposite Brad Pitt, still taking the bus with friends when home, still wearing her mother’s ring, still very much herself.

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...

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One billion people watched, $127 million raised and two Dublin lads who understood hunger turned celebrity into salvation.

Watch now via link in bio!

...

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Fresh off his haunting performance in ALL OF US STRANGERS, our favorite Irish talent is joining Netflix's star-studded TOO MUCH alongside Kit Harington, Jessica Alba, and Jennifer Saunders.

From hot priest to heartbreaking leading man, Scott proves once again why he's one of the most magnetic actors of his generation. TOO MUCH drops July 10th - and we're absolutely here for it! 💫

More at irishfilmtv.com.

...

🎬✨ LEGEND ALERT! Fiona Shaw is receiving the 2025 Maureen O'Hara Award at @kerryintfilmfest!

From terrorizing Harry Potter as Aunt Petunia to serving LOOKS and kills in KILLING EVE, Shaw has been serving masterclass performances for decades. Her recent work in FLEABAG and ANDOR proves she's still the queen of stealing every scene she enters 👑

"Film needs women just as the world needs women - all kinds" - Fiona Shaw speaking FACTS 💯

More at irishfilmtv.com.

...

🎬🔥 When Irish rap meets global politics - @kneecap32 isn't backing down!

From Coachella controversy to terror charges, this Irish-language trio has had one hell of a year...and a lot to say about it.

More via link in bio.

...

From playing every character in VANYA to breaking hearts in ALL OF US STRANGERS – Andrew Scott is proving there's no role too challenging for Ireland's most versatile talent 🎭

In a new @cultured_mag interview, Scott chats with his KNIVES OUT co-star Josh O'Connor!

More at irishfilmtv.com.

...

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We can't wait to see Murphy disappear into another unforgettable role 🔥

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...

Cork's own Éanna Hardwicke is about to step into the boots of @officialkeane16 for SAIPAN - and the first trailer has us HOOKED!

From LAKELANDS to THE SIXTH COMMANDMENT, this BAFTA-nominated powerhouse has been building toward this moment.

Watch now at irishfilmtv.com.

...

Making Ireland proud on Hollywood's biggest stage 🇮🇪✨

Kerry Condon is breaking barriers as the Irish female lead in F1 - and doing it with her mam's Claddagh ring and that unmistakable Thurles accent intact 💍

Read more via link in bio!

...

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IFTA winner Tom Vaughan-Lawlor is taking on Conor McPherson's haunting masterpiece THE WEIR alongside Brendan Gleeson, Owen McDonnell, and Kate Phillips. 

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More at irishfilmtv.com.

...

🎭 The incredibly talented Paul Mescal is starring in the upcoming historical romance, THE HISTORY OF SOUND, hitting theatres Sep 12th! 

This film made BIG waves at Cannes, and early reviews are calling it some of Mescal's best work yet.

More via link in bio!

...

🏎️ From Thurles to the Formula 1 fast lane! 

Kerry Condon is earning rave reviews for her gutsy performance in F1 THE MOVIE, proving Irish talent (and accents) belong in the Summer's biggest blockbusters!

F1 THE MOVIE hits theaters Jun 27 🎬

...

Liam Neeson, bringing his particular set of skills to comedy! 🤣 

Get ready to see the Irish legend like never before in the new NAKED GUN, hitting theaters August 1st. 

He's nervous, Pamela Anderson's "madly in love" with him, and we're just here for the laughs!

New trailer at irishfilmtv.com.

...

🌟 Ruth Negga doesn't just act – she transforms. 

From her Emmy-worthy intensity in PRESUMED INNOCENT to her Golden Globe-nominated brilliance in PASSING, this Irish powerhouse continues to redefine what it means to inhabit a character completely.

Watch IN PROCESSS for Negga's take on craft and the pursuit of creation!

...

Irish legend Sharon Horgan of BAD SISTERS fame recently sat down with the incredible Tommy Tiernan on The Tommy Tiernan Show! ✨ 

Horgan opened up about navigating the entertainment industry as a woman and finding that work-life balance.

Watch now at irishfilmtv.com.

...

Irish Film

THE HISTORY OF SOUND in theatres Sep 12

THE HISTORY OF SOUND will hit theaters on September 12

THE HISTORY OF SOUND will hit theaters on September 12

Paul Mescal continues his impressive ascent in Hollywood with a leading role in the highly anticipated historical gay romance, THE HISTORY OF SOUND, set to hit theaters on September 12.

Fresh off its debut at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, where it garnered a 65% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes, this Mubi acquisition sees Mescal star as Lionel opposite Josh O’Connor’s David. The film, a passion project for director Oliver Hermanus who first attached Mescal and O’Connor to the script in 2021, tells the poignant story of two young men who fall in love at the New England Conservatory during World War I, only to reunite years later for a profound journey across Northeastern America, collecting folk ballads.

Critics are already singling out Mescal’s performance, with Deadline’s chief film critic Pete Hammond hailing it as potentially “Mescal’s best work in films yet.” This impactful role further solidifies Mescal’s diverse and critically acclaimed recent career, which includes his Academy Award-nominated turn in AFTERSUN (2022), the acclaimed ALL OF US STRANGERS (2023), and his upcoming blockbuster GLADIATOR II (2024), demonstrating his range from intimate dramas to grand epics.

As THE HISTORY OF SOUND prepares for its North American release, potentially making a pit stop at the Toronto International Film Festival, it stands as another testament to Mescal’s discerning eye for compelling narratives and his undeniable talent.

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DEATH OF A SHOWJUMPER exposes the dark secrets hiding beneath Northern Ireland's glamorous equestrian world. What started as a tragic accident investigation became a murder trial that no one saw coming.

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...

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One billion people watched, $127 million raised and two Dublin lads who understood hunger turned celebrity into salvation.

Watch now via link in bio!

...

🔥 Andrew Scott's unstoppable streak continues! 

Fresh off his haunting performance in ALL OF US STRANGERS, our favorite Irish talent is joining Netflix's star-studded TOO MUCH alongside Kit Harington, Jessica Alba, and Jennifer Saunders.

From hot priest to heartbreaking leading man, Scott proves once again why he's one of the most magnetic actors of his generation. TOO MUCH drops July 10th - and we're absolutely here for it! 💫

More at irishfilmtv.com.

...

🎬✨ LEGEND ALERT! Fiona Shaw is receiving the 2025 Maureen O'Hara Award at @kerryintfilmfest!

From terrorizing Harry Potter as Aunt Petunia to serving LOOKS and kills in KILLING EVE, Shaw has been serving masterclass performances for decades. Her recent work in FLEABAG and ANDOR proves she's still the queen of stealing every scene she enters 👑

"Film needs women just as the world needs women - all kinds" - Fiona Shaw speaking FACTS 💯

More at irishfilmtv.com.

...

🎬🔥 When Irish rap meets global politics - @kneecap32 isn't backing down!

From Coachella controversy to terror charges, this Irish-language trio has had one hell of a year...and a lot to say about it.

More via link in bio.

...

From playing every character in VANYA to breaking hearts in ALL OF US STRANGERS – Andrew Scott is proving there's no role too challenging for Ireland's most versatile talent 🎭

In a new @cultured_mag interview, Scott chats with his KNIVES OUT co-star Josh O'Connor!

More at irishfilmtv.com.

...

Fresh off his OPPENHEIMER triumph, Murphy's back with STEVE, a powerful drama about a headteacher fighting to save his reform school while battling his own demons.

We can't wait to see Murphy disappear into another unforgettable role 🔥

More at irishfilmtv.com.

September theaters ➡️ October Netflix

...

Cork's own Éanna Hardwicke is about to step into the boots of @officialkeane16 for SAIPAN - and the first trailer has us HOOKED!

From LAKELANDS to THE SIXTH COMMANDMENT, this BAFTA-nominated powerhouse has been building toward this moment.

Watch now at irishfilmtv.com.

...

Making Ireland proud on Hollywood's biggest stage 🇮🇪✨

Kerry Condon is breaking barriers as the Irish female lead in F1 - and doing it with her mam's Claddagh ring and that unmistakable Thurles accent intact 💍

Read more via link in bio!

...

🎭 From LOVE/HATE to the West End! 

IFTA winner Tom Vaughan-Lawlor is taking on Conor McPherson's haunting masterpiece THE WEIR alongside Brendan Gleeson, Owen McDonnell, and Kate Phillips. 

Dublin's 3Olympia Theatre (Aug 8-Sep 6) ➡️ London's Harold Pinter Theatre (Sep 12-Dec 6)

More at irishfilmtv.com.

...

🎭 The incredibly talented Paul Mescal is starring in the upcoming historical romance, THE HISTORY OF SOUND, hitting theatres Sep 12th! 

This film made BIG waves at Cannes, and early reviews are calling it some of Mescal's best work yet.

More via link in bio!

...

🏎️ From Thurles to the Formula 1 fast lane! 

Kerry Condon is earning rave reviews for her gutsy performance in F1 THE MOVIE, proving Irish talent (and accents) belong in the Summer's biggest blockbusters!

F1 THE MOVIE hits theaters Jun 27 🎬

...

Liam Neeson, bringing his particular set of skills to comedy! 🤣 

Get ready to see the Irish legend like never before in the new NAKED GUN, hitting theaters August 1st. 

He's nervous, Pamela Anderson's "madly in love" with him, and we're just here for the laughs!

New trailer at irishfilmtv.com.

...

🌟 Ruth Negga doesn't just act – she transforms. 

From her Emmy-worthy intensity in PRESUMED INNOCENT to her Golden Globe-nominated brilliance in PASSING, this Irish powerhouse continues to redefine what it means to inhabit a character completely.

Watch IN PROCESSS for Negga's take on craft and the pursuit of creation!

...

Irish legend Sharon Horgan of BAD SISTERS fame recently sat down with the incredible Tommy Tiernan on The Tommy Tiernan Show! ✨ 

Horgan opened up about navigating the entertainment industry as a woman and finding that work-life balance.

Watch now at irishfilmtv.com.

...

Irish Film

Kerry Condon talks F1 with Colbert

Kerry Condon talks F1

Kerry Condon talks F1

Kerry Condon’s star continues to rise at a moment when Irish actors are claiming their place at the forefront of international cinema. Her work in F1 THE MOVIE demonstrates that she can navigate big-budget Hollywood spectacle while maintaining the authenticity and emotional intelligence that made her an Oscar contender. As she accelerates into this new phase of her career, Condon proves that sometimes the most compelling journeys begin in the most unexpected places, from the quiet streets of Thurles to the thunderous roar of the world’s most prestigious racing circuits.

In F1 THE MOVIE, hitting theaters this Friday, Condon (THE BANSHEES OF INISHERIN) fully embodies Kate McKenna, the technical director of the struggling APXGP racing team. It’s a role that required her to dive deep into the technical complexities of Formula 1 racing, leading her to collaborate with Northern Irish F1 analyst Bernie Collins to authentically portray the high-pressure world of motorsport engineering. The preparation paid off as Condon delivers a performance that anchors the film’s emotional core while navigating the testosterone-fueled environment of professional racing.

What makes Condon’s performance particularly striking is her decision to maintain her natural Irish accent throughout the film. Initially, this choice might seem jarring in the international world of Formula 1, but it quickly becomes one of the film’s most refreshing elements. Her Thurles roots shine through as she commands respect in boardrooms and pit lanes alike, proving that technical expertise and leadership transcend regional origins. The accent that some feared would be a distraction instead becomes a badge of authenticity in a genre often criticized for its homogenized characters.

F1 THE MOVIE may traffic in familiar Hollywood formulas, complete with Hans Zimmer’s soaring score and classic rock anthems, but Condon’s performance cuts through the clichés with genuine emotion and technical precision. As Kate McKenna, she becomes the strategic mind behind the team’s innovation, developing car modifications that give them crucial advantages in turns while manipulating F1’s complex safety regulations to create tactical opportunities.

F1 THE MOVIE hits theaters Jun 27.

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DEATH OF A SHOWJUMPER exposes the dark secrets hiding beneath Northern Ireland's glamorous equestrian world. What started as a tragic accident investigation became a murder trial that no one saw coming.

More via link in bio!

...

LIVE AID AT 40: WHEN ROCK N ROLL TOOK ON THE WORLD is now streaming on the @bbciplayer.

One billion people watched, $127 million raised and two Dublin lads who understood hunger turned celebrity into salvation.

Watch now via link in bio!

...

🔥 Andrew Scott's unstoppable streak continues! 

Fresh off his haunting performance in ALL OF US STRANGERS, our favorite Irish talent is joining Netflix's star-studded TOO MUCH alongside Kit Harington, Jessica Alba, and Jennifer Saunders.

From hot priest to heartbreaking leading man, Scott proves once again why he's one of the most magnetic actors of his generation. TOO MUCH drops July 10th - and we're absolutely here for it! 💫

More at irishfilmtv.com.

...

🎬✨ LEGEND ALERT! Fiona Shaw is receiving the 2025 Maureen O'Hara Award at @kerryintfilmfest!

From terrorizing Harry Potter as Aunt Petunia to serving LOOKS and kills in KILLING EVE, Shaw has been serving masterclass performances for decades. Her recent work in FLEABAG and ANDOR proves she's still the queen of stealing every scene she enters 👑

"Film needs women just as the world needs women - all kinds" - Fiona Shaw speaking FACTS 💯

More at irishfilmtv.com.

...

🎬🔥 When Irish rap meets global politics - @kneecap32 isn't backing down!

From Coachella controversy to terror charges, this Irish-language trio has had one hell of a year...and a lot to say about it.

More via link in bio.

...

From playing every character in VANYA to breaking hearts in ALL OF US STRANGERS – Andrew Scott is proving there's no role too challenging for Ireland's most versatile talent 🎭

In a new @cultured_mag interview, Scott chats with his KNIVES OUT co-star Josh O'Connor!

More at irishfilmtv.com.

...

Fresh off his OPPENHEIMER triumph, Murphy's back with STEVE, a powerful drama about a headteacher fighting to save his reform school while battling his own demons.

We can't wait to see Murphy disappear into another unforgettable role 🔥

More at irishfilmtv.com.

September theaters ➡️ October Netflix

...

Cork's own Éanna Hardwicke is about to step into the boots of @officialkeane16 for SAIPAN - and the first trailer has us HOOKED!

From LAKELANDS to THE SIXTH COMMANDMENT, this BAFTA-nominated powerhouse has been building toward this moment.

Watch now at irishfilmtv.com.

...

Making Ireland proud on Hollywood's biggest stage 🇮🇪✨

Kerry Condon is breaking barriers as the Irish female lead in F1 - and doing it with her mam's Claddagh ring and that unmistakable Thurles accent intact 💍

Read more via link in bio!

...

🎭 From LOVE/HATE to the West End! 

IFTA winner Tom Vaughan-Lawlor is taking on Conor McPherson's haunting masterpiece THE WEIR alongside Brendan Gleeson, Owen McDonnell, and Kate Phillips. 

Dublin's 3Olympia Theatre (Aug 8-Sep 6) ➡️ London's Harold Pinter Theatre (Sep 12-Dec 6)

More at irishfilmtv.com.

...

🎭 The incredibly talented Paul Mescal is starring in the upcoming historical romance, THE HISTORY OF SOUND, hitting theatres Sep 12th! 

This film made BIG waves at Cannes, and early reviews are calling it some of Mescal's best work yet.

More via link in bio!

...

🏎️ From Thurles to the Formula 1 fast lane! 

Kerry Condon is earning rave reviews for her gutsy performance in F1 THE MOVIE, proving Irish talent (and accents) belong in the Summer's biggest blockbusters!

F1 THE MOVIE hits theaters Jun 27 🎬

...

Liam Neeson, bringing his particular set of skills to comedy! 🤣 

Get ready to see the Irish legend like never before in the new NAKED GUN, hitting theaters August 1st. 

He's nervous, Pamela Anderson's "madly in love" with him, and we're just here for the laughs!

New trailer at irishfilmtv.com.

...

🌟 Ruth Negga doesn't just act – she transforms. 

From her Emmy-worthy intensity in PRESUMED INNOCENT to her Golden Globe-nominated brilliance in PASSING, this Irish powerhouse continues to redefine what it means to inhabit a character completely.

Watch IN PROCESSS for Negga's take on craft and the pursuit of creation!

...

Irish legend Sharon Horgan of BAD SISTERS fame recently sat down with the incredible Tommy Tiernan on The Tommy Tiernan Show! ✨ 

Horgan opened up about navigating the entertainment industry as a woman and finding that work-life balance.

Watch now at irishfilmtv.com.

...

Irish Film