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Martin McDonagh - New film Wild Horse Nine is described as once again blending "emotional nuance with razor-sharp dark comedy"

Martin McDonagh making his new film in The Pacific

The Banshees of Inisherin writer-director Martin McDonagh has brought together an all-star cast for his new film Wild Horse Nine, which is currently in production on Easter Island/Rapa Nui, the Chilean territory in the southeastern Pacific Ocean.

Movies • 21 Mar

Lily Allen says her mental health is 'spiralling'

Lily Allen has revealed her mental health is "spiralling" as she plans time off from her BBC podcast amid reports she has split from her husband David Harbour.

Music • 09 Jan

Brendan Gleeson on Cillian Murphy: 'What a treat he is'

Brendan Gleeson praised Oscar nominee and Bafta winner Cillian Murphy, while noting that "it's fantastic what's happening now" in terms of the breadth and quality of current Irish acting talent.

Movie • 25 Feb 24

Martin McDonagh supports striking Hollywood writers

Film director Martin McDonagh expressed his support for striking Hollywood writers on the opening day of the Venice Film Festival.

Movies • 31 Aug 23

The view from the other side of the red carpet - Venice is the world's longest-running film festival

Strikes take some shine off Venice Film Festival

Historic Hollywood strikes have robbed the Venice Film Festival of some of its usual glitz as it launched its 80th edition, but a raft of big-name - and controversial - directors are keeping the film world buzzing.

Movies • 30 Aug 23

(L-R) - Sharon Horgan, Colin Farrell, Caitríona Balfe and Paul Mescal are among this year's IFTA nominees

IFTA winners to be announced in Dublin tonight

The films The Banshees of Inisherin and Aisha and the TV series Bad Sisters and The Dry will be among the leading contenders at the Irish Film and Television Awards in Dublin tonight.

Movies • 07 May 23

Martin McDonagh - "Only in the past few years have I had theatre companies refuse to do my plays because they don't like some of the wording in them"

Martin McDonagh in language stand-off with theatres

London-Irish writer-director Martin McDonagh has said theatres have refused to revive his plays in the past because he would not allow for strong language to be edited.

Theatre • 08 Apr 23

Martin McDonagh and Kerry Condon at the 95th Academy Awards

Disappointment for Banshees of Inisherin at Oscars

There was disappointment for Ireland's main Oscar hope The Banshees of Inisherin on Sunday night, but director Martin McDonagh has been singing the praises of the cast.

oscars • 13 Mar 23

IFTA nominations announced in Dublin

The films The Banshees of Inisherin and Aisha and the TV series Bad Sisters and The Dry will be among the leading contenders when the Irish Film and Television Awards take place in Dublin in May.

Movies • 07 Mar 23

Sharon Horgan's daughter on Team Mescal for Oscar glory

Sharon Horgan has said her daughter wants Paul Mescal to beat Colin Farrell for the best actor Oscar at the 95th annual awards next week.

Movies • 06 Mar 23

The Banshees of Inisherin's Barry Keoghan and Kerry Condon are first-time BAFTA winners

Banshees wins four BAFTAs, An Cailín Ciúin misses out

The Banshees of Inisherin's writer-director Martin McDonagh and stars Kerry Condon and Barry Keoghan were among the winners at the British Academy Film Awards - the BAFTAs - in London on Sunday night - but An Cailín Ciúin missed out in its two categories.

Movies • 20 Feb 23

(L-R) The Banshees of Inisherin Oscar nominees Colin Farrell, Kerry Condon, Martin McDonagh and Brendan Gleeson enjoy the day out

Irish stars celebrate at Oscar Nominees Luncheon

Ireland's Academy Award nominees were out in force at the annual Oscar Nominees Luncheon on Monday as they celebrated a record year for Irish screen talent.

oscars • 14 Feb 23

(L-R) The Banshees of Inisherin and An Cailín Ciúin - Awards run continues

London critics honour Irish talent at annual awards

The London Critics' Circle Film Awards honoured Irish talent on Sunday, with An Cailín Ciúin (The Quiet Girl), The Banshees of Inisherin, writer-director Martin McDonagh and actors Colin Farrell, Kerry Condon and Barry Keoghan among the winners.

Movies • 05 Feb 23

Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson on CBS Sunday Morning

Colin Farrell's Oscars: 'A bit of craic - then move on'

Colin Farrell has told CBS Sunday Morning that he is taking his Best Actor Oscar nomination for The Banshees of Inisherin as "a bit of craic".

Movies • 30 Jan 23

The Banshees of Inisherin and An Cailín Ciúin are among the nominees

Best day ever for Irish at Oscar nominations

Ireland has enjoyed its best-ever day at the Oscar nominations with The Banshees of Inisherin writer-director Martin McDonagh, stars Kerry Condon, Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleeson and Barry Keoghan, Aftersun's Paul Mescal and An Cailín Ciúin nominated.

Movies • 24 Jan 23

The Banshees of Inisherin and An Cailín Ciúin have received a number of BAFTA nominations

Irish talent has a great day at BAFTA nominations

Irish filmmakers and actors have received multiple nominations for the British Academy Film Awards - the BAFTAs - with The Banshees of Inisherin and An Cailín Ciúin among those on the shortlist.

Movies • 19 Jan 23

McDonagh among nominees for Directors Guild Award

Martin McDonagh and Steven Spielberg will continue their award season rivalry, after both were nominated for top awards by the Directors Guild of America (DGA).

Movies • 12 Jan 23

Host Jerrod Carmichael addressed the Golden Globes diversity controversy in his opening monologue on Tuesday night

Golden Globe Awards does not shy away from controversy

The Golden Globes did not shy away from its controversial past, as the awards show returned in person for its milestone 80th year.

Golden Globes • 11 Jan 23

Colin with Jenny The Donkey in The Banshees of Inisherin

Colin Farrell thanks Jenny the Donkey at Golden Globes

Colin Farrell thanked his children and his fellow Banshees of Inisherin cast members, Brendan Gleeson, Kerry Condon, Barry Keoghan, and Jenny the Donkey, during his acceptance speech for Best Actor at the Golden Globes.

Golden Globes • 11 Jan 23

Colin Farrell and Martin McDonagh make the Golden Globes a night to remember

Golden Globes hat-trick for The Banshees of Inisherin

The Banshees of Inisherin was the big winner at the Golden Globes in Beverly Hills on Tuesday night, winning Best Picture – Musical or Comedy, Best Actor for Colin Farrell and Best Screenplay for writer-director Martin McDonagh.

Golden Globes • 11 Jan 23

Martin McDonagh, Domhnall Gleeson, Kerry Condon, Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson

Big night in prospect for the Irish at Golden Globes

The annual Golden Globes ceremony is due to make a star-studded return tonight following a muted ceremony in 2022 – and it could be a great night for the Irish.

Golden Globes • 10 Jan 23

Kerry Condon and Colin Farrell, seen here at the world premiere of The Banshees of Inisherin at the Venice International Film Festival last September

Irish stars honoured by US critics

Actors Kerry Condon, Colin Farrell, Barry Keoghan, and Paul Mescal, and writer-director Martin McDonagh have been honoured at the National Society of Film Critics' annual awards in the US.

Movies • 09 Jan 23

Banshees of Inisherin has 14 nods on BAFTAs longlist

Martin McDonagh's The Banshees of Inisherin is heavily represented on the longlist for the British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA), with McDonagh and stars Kerry Condon, Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleeson and Barry Keoghan all in contention for nominations.

Movies • 06 Jan 23

Colin Farrell receiving his Desert Palm Achievement Award, Actor at the Palm Springs International Film Festival

Colin Farrell honoured in US as Oscars come into focus

Colin Farrell has been honoured at the 34th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival in California alongside fellow Oscar contenders Cate Blanchett and Brendan Fraser.

Movies • 06 Jan 23

Watch: Martin McDonagh interviews Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift says she hadn't ever intended to direct her own short films, but that the experience had been "more fulfilling than I ever could have imagined".

Movies • 13 Dec 22