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Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker on Sceilg Mhichíl in 2017

D-Day and Jedi knights: Ireland's Hollywood close-ups

New research this week revealed the most popular filming locations in Ireland - and it's no wonder directors and filmmakers flock here every year to grab a piece of the action and a lot of the scenery.

Movies • 14 Apr

Patrick Dempsey: "Working with Michael Mann was a dream job, he's very demanding but wonderful."

Dempsey: Ferrari was 'best experience making a movie'

Patrick Dempsey has described filming Ferrari in Italy opposite actor Adam Driver with "demanding but wonderful" director Michael Mann as his "dream job".

Movies • 05 Dec 23

Patrick Dempsey - "I've always been the bridesmaid"

Hold the phone: Patrick Dempsey named Sexiest Man Alive

Patrick Dempsey has been named People magazine's Sexiest Man Alive.

Television • 08 Nov 23

Patrick Dempsey: "My family and I are heartbroken for the victims, their families, and the community."

Dempsey 'saddened' after mass shooting in hometown

US actor Patrick Dempsey said he is "heartbroken" for the victims of a mass shooting in his hometown in the state of Maine.

US • 27 Oct 23

Disenchanted crew 'fell in love' with Ireland

The stars of Disenchanted say they "fell in love" with Ireland and made "friends forever" while shooting the upcoming fairy tale blockbuster.

Movies • 17 Nov 22

Patrick Dempsey on the Sugarloaf, image via Patrick Dempsey/Instagram

Dempsey lists the reasons he fell in love with Ireland

Hollywood star Patrick Dempsey has detailed some of the reasons he fell in love with Ireland.

Movies • 30 Sep 21

Grey's Anatomy book details reasons for Dempsey exit

A new book called How to Save a Life: The Inside Story of Grey's Anatomy will have Grey's fans reaching for smelling salts with all the behind-the-scenes revelations.

Television • 17 Sep 21

Patrick Dempsey and Amy Adams in Enchanted

The fairytale is over: Disenchanted wraps Irish filming

New Disney movie Disenchanted has wrapped filming in Ireland after stars Amy Adams, Patrick Dempsey and Maya Rudolph spent time shooting in and around Wicklow and Dublin.

Movies • 05 Aug 21

Amy Adams, image via The Book of Kells/Twitter

Amy Adams visits the Book of Kells in Trinity College

Disenchanted star Amy Adams visited the Book of Kells in Trinity College Dublin during a break from filming the Disney sequel.

Movies • 30 Jul 21

Disenchanted movie set in Greystones / Image courtesy of Kate Egan

Enniskerry and Greystones 'enchanting' transformation

The villages of Enniskerry and Greystones in Co Wicklow are undergoing huge transformations in preparation for the shooting of the Disney movie Disenchanted.

Movie • 26 May 21

Hollywood star Patrick Dempsey with businesswoman Olivia Burns, image via Instagram

Dempsey loved his 'relaxing' stay in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland businesswoman Olivia Burns has revealed she secretly hosted Hollywood star Patrick Dempsey for the past two weeks while he is in Ireland to shoot the Disney film Disenchanted, and said he "absolutely loved it here".

Movies • 18 May 21

Dempsey raves about Ireland: "This place is incredible"

Hollywood star Patrick Dempsey has taken to social media to share his excitement at being in Ireland to shoot Disenchanted.

Movies • 07 May 21

What's on? 10 top telly tips for Wednesday February 17

On a busy night in Tellyland, Eve Hewson stars in Behind Her Eyes, Grey's Anatomy's Patrick Dempsey is back on the box with Devils, the excellent Castle Rock continues to intrigue, while Niall Quinn tells his story in Bootroom to Boardroom . . .

Television • 17 Feb 21

Enchanted sequel is said to be shooting in Ireland

A sequel to 2007 fantasy film Enchanted is reported to be shooting in Ireland and it seems Disney have sent out a call for dancers to appear in the new movie.

Movies • 27 Jan 21

What's in store for Meredith Grey on Season 17 of Grey's Anatomy

Huge news for Grey's Anatomy fans - spoiler alert!

We've got all the details on what happens in the first episode of season 17 of Grey's Anatomy - it's HUGE!

Television • 13 Nov 20

Sweet Home Alabama final scene with Josh Lucas, Reese Witherspoon and child

Plan for Sweet Home Alabama sequel

Actor Josh Lucas has revealed that there are extensive plans to bring out a sequel to Sweet Home Alabama in which he starred with Reese Witherspoon and Patrick Dempsey.

Movie • 22 Apr 19

What's on? TV highlights for Tuesday

There's a new celeb-filled show called I'll Get This, Lego Masters and Masterchef: the Professionals are back, and it's goodbye to The Deuce and The Truth About the Harry Quebert Affair . . .

Television • 06 Nov 18

What's on? TV highlights for Tuesday

Toni Collette stars in controversial drama Wanderlust, Patrick Demspey's back on the box, while Shades of Blue heads for TV Heaven . . .

Television • 04 Sep 18

Grey's Anatomy star Ellen Pompeo defends $20M wages

Grey's Anatomy star Ellen Pompeo has spoken about how she negotiated her unprecedented $20 million pay deal on the hugely popular US medical drama.

Grey's Anatomy • 18 Jan 18

Renee Zellweger is back with her first movie role since 2010

Zellweger enjoyed anonymity during career break

Renee Zellweger has said she enjoyed the anonymity during her six-year break from acting, before returning to appear in Bridget Jones's Baby.

Entertainment • 09 Sep 16

Dempsey - Details of character in the film have not been made public

Grey's star Dempsey joining new Bridget Jones

Former Grey's Anatomy star Patrick Dempsey is in final negotiations to join Renée Zellweger and Colin Firth in the third film in the Bridget Jones franchise, Bridget Jones's Baby.

Entertainment • 10 Sep 15

Rhimes with Dempsey - "Meredith and Derek's love had to remain Meredith and Derek's love"

Grey's boss says McDreamy had to die

Grey's Anatomy creator Shonda Rhimes has explained why she shocked fans by killing off Patrick Dempsey's character, Derek 'McDreamy' Sheppard, claiming that he had to die to keep the integrity of his relationship with Meredith (Ellen Pompeo) intact.

Entertainment • 05 Aug 15

Patrick Dempsey "not retiring from acting"

Patrick Dempsey may have sensationally quit his role on Grey's Anatomy, but the 49-year-old actor is not about to change career.

Entertainment • 26 May 15

Patrick Dempsey leaves Grey's Anatomy

Original cast member Patrick Dempsey has left Grey's Anatomy after 11 seasons.

Entertainment • 26 Apr 15

Patrick Dempsey's wife files for divorce

Patrick Dempsey's wife Jillian Fink has filed for divorce after 15 years of marriage.

Entertainment • 26 Jan 15