Tina Kellegher talks about getting the part of Sharon Curley from Barrytown for the film 'The Snapper'.
Originally from County Cavan, Tina Kellegher came to public attention two years ago for her portrayal of teenage mother to be Sharon Curley in Stephen Frear's feature film 'The Snapper’.
The screen adaptation of Roddy Doyle’s novel ‘The Snapper’ (part of The Barrytown Trilogy), it is set on the northside of Dublin. How did a country girl manage to become a convincing Dubliner? Tina Kellegher explains she has been living in the capital for over six years, and made it her business to perfect the accent.
If you have eyes and ears at all about you, you tune in.
Working with fellow actor Colm Meaney meant there was never a dull moment, and immersing herself in the character resulted in the very realistic handbag scene,
I felt so bad then for the props department.
This episode of ‘Gerry Ryan Tonight’ was broadcast on 24 April 1995. The presenter is Gerry Ryan.
'Gerry Ryan Tonight' is an Irish chat show hosted by Gerry Ryan that aired live for three series on Network 2 between 1995 and 1997.
The studio-based light entertainment show featured guest interviews and live music. It was produced by Charlie McCarthy.
Gerry Ryan Tonight aired twice weekly for the first season and once a week for all subsequent seasons. The presenting team included broadcaster Helen Carroll and reporter Suzanne Power.
Gerry Ryan joined RTÉ in 1979, hosting a late night music show on what was then Radio 2 (now 2fm). He started the 'Gerry Ryan Show' morning radio programme in 1988 which he hosted until his death in 2010. He also presented several television shows for RTÉ.
