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Niamh Algar and Barry Keoghan talk to RTÉ Entertainment

Barry Keoghan says doing an Irish accent is tough

Calm with Horses star Barry Keoghan has told RTÉ Entertainment that one of the biggest pressures of making a film in Ireland is getting an accent right.

Movies • 18 Mar 20

It's an Irish town called Malice in Calm with Horses

First-time director Nick Rowland proves more than capable of turning the screw in this adaptation of Colin Barrett's short story from his Young Skins collection.

Movie Review • 11 Mar 20

Irish actress Niamh Algar boxed with Ridley Scott

Irish actress Niamh Algar has revealed that she bonded with veteran director Ridley Scott through their mutual interest in boxing.

Movies • 02 Mar 20

Major Irish movies and Charlie Kaufman for 2020 DIFF

Details of this year's Virgin Media Dublin International Film Festival have been announced and the 12-day event is set to feature the best of world and Irish cinema.

Movies • 22 Jan 20

Dwayne Johnson and Barry Keoghan met during the Disney 23 Expo in August, image via Barry Keoghan/Twitter

The Rock jokes about Barry Keoghan's fanboy moment

Hollywood megastar Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson has joked about Irish actor Barry Keoghan becoming starstruck when they met last month, saying: "Barry literally wouldn't talk to me."

Movies • 12 Sep 19

MacGowan is said to have approved the casting himself

Barry Keoghan to play Shane MacGowan in new biopic

Barry Keoghan is to play Shane MacGowan in a new biopic about The Pogues singer, according to reports.

Movies • 04 Sep 19

Irish star Barry Keoghan playing villain in Marvel film

Irish star Barry Keoghan has tweeted about the "power of belief" after landing a major role as a villain in the upcoming Marvel movie The Eternals.

Movies • 26 Aug 19

Irish actress Jordanne Jones is 'Star of Tomorrow'

Irish actress Jordanne Jones has been chosen as one of British publication Screen International's Stars of Tomorrow 2019.

Movies • 08 Jul 19

Barry Keoghan and partner Shona Guerin on the BAFTAs red carpet

'Blessed' Barry Keoghan charms on BAFTAs red carpet

Irish actor Barry Keoghan used his time on the BAFTAs red carpet to express his gratitude for being nominated for the Rising Star Award, telling hosts Edith Bowman and Dermot O'Leary that "just even being here is a win".

Movies • 10 Feb 19

FX orders full series of Barry Keoghan-starring show

Cable channel FX has given the Barry Keoghan-starring show Y a full series order, it has been announced.

Television • 05 Feb 19

Ryan's Late Late Show guests are revealed

This week's Late Late Show guests are revealed

This week's Late Late Show line-up has been revealed, with Hollywood A-listers Saoirse Ronan, John C Reilly and Steve Coogan among the guests.

Television • 10 Jan 19

In the best of company - Jessie Buckley and Barry Keoghan

Jessie Buckley and Barry Keoghan on BAFTA shortlist

Kerry's Jessie Buckley and Dubliner Barry Keoghan have been shortlisted for this year's BAFTA Rising Star Award in the UK.

Movies • 03 Jan 19

Barry Keoghan tipped as rising TV star for 2019

Dublin actor Barry Keoghan has been tipped as a rising TV star for 2019 by US entertainment trade publication The Hollywood Reporter.

Movies • 18 Dec 18

Colin Farrell says he initially thought Barry Keoghan "seemed young" when they first met

Colin Farrell says he 'miscalculated' Barry Keoghan

Colin Farrell has said he "miscalculated" his Killing of a Sacred Deer co-star Barry Keoghan when they first met.

Movies • 03 Sep 18

Britain's Prince Harry, Caitriona Balfe, Moe Dunford and Barry Keoghan at the summer garden party in the British Ambassador to Ireland's residence at Glencairn Photo: Kensington Palace, Twitter

Barry Keoghan shares his cheeky Prince Harry joke

American Animals star Barry Keoghan has revealed to Ryan Tubridy what Britain's Prince Harry found so funny when the Duke and Duchess of Sussex met the Dublin actor on their visit to Ireland earlier this week.

Movies • 15 Jul 18

Barry Keoghan lands lead role in FX pilot

Barry Keoghan lands lead role in FX comic series pilot

Irish actor Barry Keoghan has landed the leading role in an upcoming pilot from cable channel FX based on the acclaimed comic book series Y: The Last Man.

Television • 12 Jul 18

Marisa Tomei is among the special guests at this year's Galway Film Fleadh

Marisa Tomei, Melissa George for Galway Film Fleadh

Oscar-winner Marisa Tomei is among the guests for this year's Galway Film Fleadh.

Movies • 29 Jun 18

Barry Keoghan - "I hope I inspire younger ones. Whatever you're into - sports, whatever - just go and do something"

Barry Keoghan hoping his story will inspire others

Acclaimed actor Barry Keoghan told Ryan Tubridy on Friday's Late Late Show that he hopes the adversity he has overcome in his life will inspire other young people to achieve their dreams.

Late Late Show • 14 Apr 18

This week's Late Late Show line-up revealed

Actor Barry Keoghan, Dublin band Kodaline and style guru Trinny Woodall are among Ryan Tubridy's guests on this Friday's Late Late Show.

Television • 13 Apr 18

Irish eyes were smiling at the Oscar Wilde pre-Oscars bash

Wilde night for Irish stars at pre-Oscars bash

Barry Keoghan, Colin Farrell, and Sarah Bolger were among the guests on the green carpet at the US-Ireland Alliance's Oscar Wilde Awards in California on Thursday night.

oscars • 04 Mar 18

Australian actor James Frecheville at the Irish premiere of Black 47

Aussie actor says learning Irish for Black 47 was tough

Australian actor James Frecheville said he "put everything on the line" for his role in the new thriller Black 47, which is set during the Famine and sees him play an Irish ranger on a quest for revenge.

Movies • 23 Feb 18

Actors Freddie Fox and Barry Keoghan at the Irish premiere of Black 47 in Dublin

Barry Keoghan says filming Black 47 was 'very physical'

Barry Keoghan has spoken about filming the new Irish revenge thriller Black 47 which is set during the Great Famine, saying it was "very physical" and that he "learned a lot".

Movies • 23 Feb 18

Amy Huberman, Barry Keoghan and Caitriona Balfe at the IFTA Awards in Dublin

Actors hail 'great night' for Irish TV and film

Actors including Barry Keoghan, Victoria Smurfit and Caitriona Balfe have hailed the IFTA Awards for being a "great night" for the Irish film and television industry.

Movies • 16 Feb 18

Barry Keoghan wants to be among Irish acting greats

Dublin actor Barry Keoghan, who rose to fame in Love/Hate and went on to take Hollywood by storm in films such as Dunkirk and The Killing of a Sacred Deer, has said he would love to be among the Irish acting greats.

Movie • 15 Feb 18

Barry Keoghan - Out to win friends and influence people

Barry Keoghan makes his bid for superhero film role

The Killing of a Sacred Deer star Barry Keoghan has shown just how keen he is to land the lead role in upcoming superhero film Nightwing by dressing up as the DC Comics character.

Movies • 14 Feb 18