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Brendan Gleeson tired of toxic portrayals of fatherhood

Brendan Gleeson has said that he is tired of watching fatherhood portrayed in negative terms on screen.

Saoirse Ronan attends The Gothams 34th Annual Film Awards at Cipriani Wall Street on 2 December, 2024 in New York City

Saoirse Ronan 'joins Beatles movies as Linda McCartney'

It is reported that Saoirse Ronan is to play Linda McCartney opposite the previously announced Paul Mescal as Paul McCartney in director Sam Mendes's The Beatles - A Four-Film Cinematic Event.

Movies • 08 Oct

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 05: Sabrina Carpenter attends the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 05, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)

Carpenter remains tight-lipped about Keoghan

Sabrina Carpenter has remained tight-lipped about whether any of the songs on her new album are about Irish actor Barry Keoghan.

Music • 31 Aug

Barry Keoghan wasn't allowed attend The Debs as he was "misbehaving in school".

Barry Keoghan missed Debs for 'misbehaving in school'

Barry Keoghan has revealed he didn't get to attend The Debs as a teenager as he was "misbehaving in school".

Movies • 09 May

Richard E Grant praises his Saltburn co-star Barry Keoghan: "I think he'll be a fantastic Ringo Starr."

Grant says Keoghan will be a 'fantastic Ringo Starr'

Actor Richard E Grant has praised Barry Keoghan, his Saltburn co-star, saying he will be a "fantastic Ringo Starr" in the new Beatles biopics.

Movies • 05 Apr

(L-R) Harris Dickinson, Paul Mescal, Barry Keoghan, and Joseph Quinn Photo: John Russo/Sony Pictures

Profile: The actors who will play The Beatles

Irish actors Paul Mescal and Barry Keoghan and British stars Harris Dickinson and Joseph Quinn are set to portray The Beatles in four upcoming films.

Movies • 01 Apr

Paul Mescal and Barry Keoghan to star as Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr

Paul Mescal and Barry Keoghan to star in Beatles movies

Paul Mescal will play Paul McCartney while fellow Irish actor Barry Keoghan takes on the role of Ringo Starr in a series of new Beatles biopics.

Movies • 08 Oct

Sabrina Carpenter played Dublin's 3Arena on Tuesday night

Sabrina Carpenter says 'Irish boys are hard work'

Sabrina Carpenter said "Irish boys are hard work" when she took to the stage at Dublin's 3Arena on Tuesday night.

Music • 05 Mar

Barry Keoghan delivers a chilling performance, doing what he does best - characters of moral ambiguity with a streak of malevolence. Photo credit: Nick Cooke

Barry Keoghan is chilling in Bring Them Down

A disturbingly dark and gripping tale of rivalry and vengeance between neighbouring shepherds in this strong directorial debut

Movie Review • 08 Feb

Kneecap and Say Nothing lead this year's IFTA Awards nominations

Kneecap and Say Nothing lead IFTA Awards nominations

The Irish Film & Television Academy (IFTA) has unveiled the 2025 nominees, honouring outstanding achievements in Irish film and television drama across 29 categories.

IFTA Awards • 11 Feb

Bring Them Down is released in cinemas on Friday 7 February

Here's the new Irish thriller starring Barry Keoghan

The full trailer for Bring Them Down, the new Irish thriller starring Barry Keoghan and Christopher Abbott, has been released ahead of the film's arrival in cinemas on Friday 7 February.

Movies • 08 Jan

25 films to see in 2025

A good start - and there'll be plenty more besides...

Movies • 04 Jan

Barry Keoghan and Cillian Murphy on the set of the Peaky Blinders movie

Keoghan, Murphy grin as they wrap Peaky Blinders film

A new image of Barry Keoghan and Cillian Murphy in the upcoming Peaky Blinders film has been released as the two Irish actors wrap production.

Movies • 21 Dec 24

Barry Keoghan urges people to "please be respectful" as he issues statement on X

Keoghan says name 'being dragged across the internet'

Irish actor Barry Keoghan has responded to his name being "dragged across the internet" by asking for people to "please be respectful".

Movies • 09 Dec 24

Barry Keoghan: "I'm working through trust, I really am."

Keoghan says he has a 'lot of problems with trust'

Barry Keoghan said he has had "a lot of problems with trust" after growing up in the care system.

Movies • 06 Dec 24

Ringo Starr said of Barry Keoghan - "I believe he's somewhere taking drum lessons, and I hope not too many"

Barry Keoghan linked to Beatles movies - by Ringo Starr

Barry Keoghan has been linked to the role of Ringo Starr in the upcoming Beatles biopics - by Ringo Starr.

Movies • 28 Nov 24

Bring Them Down is billed as "a suspenseful thriller that observes the escalating tensions of two farming families in the west of Ireland, whose actions have increasingly devastating consequences"

Barry Keoghan thriller gets Irish release date & teaser

Bring Them Down, the new Irish thriller starring Barry Keoghan and Christopher Abbott, will be released in cinemas on Friday 7 February 2025.

Movies • 20 Nov 24

Paul Mescal and Barry Keoghan at the 2024 Governors Awards / Image via @keoghan92/Instagram

Barry Keoghan and Paul Mescal reunite at Oscars event

Irish actors Barry Keoghan and Paul Mescal reunited at a star-studded Hollywood gala on Sunday night.

Movies • 18 Nov 24

Barry Keoghan says of Sabrina Carpenter: "I'm in awe watching her work."

Barry Keoghan reacts to Sabrina Carpenter's Grammy nods

Barry Keoghan has praised his rumoured girlfriend Sabrina Carpenter after the singer received her first Grammy nominations for the 2025 award ceremony.

Music • 09 Nov 24

Barry Keoghan as Bug and Nykiya Adams as Bailey in Bird

A star is born opposite Barry Keoghan in Bird

If you've enjoyed the likes of The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter, Heavy, and Sling Blade in the past, then Bird is definitely one to see.

Movie Review • 13 Nov 24

Barry Keoghan: "Just the audacity of some people, man. It sickens me, makes me furious."

Barry Keoghan says people use his son as ammunition

Oscar nominee Barry Keoghan says social media claims about his relationship with his son are being used as "ammunition" against him.

Movies • 05 Nov 24

Barry Keoghan (left) in the video for Bug

Watch: Barry Keoghan stars in new Fontaines D.C. video

Barry Keoghan appears in the video for Fontaines D.C.'s new single, Bug, which was directed by Oscar-winning director Andrea Arnold.

Music • 04 Nov 24

Nothing has yet been revealed about Keoghan's character as he stars opposite fellow Irish actor Cillian Murphy, who continues to play Birmingham gangster Tommy Shelby in the movie

First look image of Barry Keoghan in Peaky Blinders

A first look image at Oscar nominee Barry Keoghan in the Peaky Blinders film has been released by Netflix.

Movies • 04 Nov 24

For full programme details, visit: corkfilmfest.org

95 Irish premieres at Cork International Film Festival

The Cork International Film Festival (CIFF) has announced that it will host 95 Irish feature premieres as part of this year's programme, which runs from Thursday 7 to Sunday 17 November.

Movies • 16 Oct 24

Bird is released in Irish cinemas on Friday 8 November

Trailer for Barry Keoghan-starring Bird released

The trailer for Bird, the new film from Oscar-winning writer-director Andrea Arnold, which stars Barry Keoghan and Franz Rogowski alongside newcomers Nykiya Adams and Jason Buda, has been released.

Movies • 17 Oct 24