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Saoirse Ronan - "In a way I'd always sort of expect the worst, and I still do that, because then if you get it, it's a pleasant surprise"

Saoirse Ronan says early setback was 'the best thing'

Saoirse Ronan has told RTÉ Entertainment that a big disappointment early in her acting career has stood her in good stead and made her realise "it might not go my way".

Movies • 22 May 18

Saoirse approached by agitated man at Mayfair cinema

Saoirse Ronan was present at a question and answer session at a Mayfair cinema last week after a showing of her film On Chesil Beach when she was approached by a man who had asked an inappropriate question.

Entertainment • 13 May 18

Saoirse Ronan - A Best Performance nominee for Lady Bird

Saoirse Ronan among MTV Movie & TV Awards nominees

Lady Bird star Saoirse Ronan has continued her remarkable awards run with a nomination at this year's MTV Movies & TV Awards.

Movies • 04 May 18

Mary Queen of Scots is due for release in Irish cinemas on Friday January 18, 2019

Saoirse Ronan gearing up for another Oscar bid

The release date for the Saoirse Ronan-starring biopic Mary Queen of Scots has been moved back in the US to give the historical drama a better chance in the build-up to next year's Academy Awards.

Movies • 22 May 18

Saoirse Ronan as Eilís Lacey in Brooklyn

Brooklyn writer Tóibín "tears up" at film's ending

Brooklyn author Colm Tóibín admits that he "tears up" watching the final scene in the film adaptation of the book, which was devised as a departure from the novel's conclusion by screen-writer, Nick Hornby.

Movie • 02 Apr 18

Saoirse Ronan at the 90th Academy Awards on Sunday night in Hollywood

Saoirse Ronan's dad 'proud of her for who she is'

Saoirse Ronan's dad Paul Ronan has said he was "a bit disappointed" for her that she did not take home Oscar gold on Sunday night, but that he is "proud of Saoirse for who she is, not for any award or her talent as an actor."

Movies • 08 Mar 18

Saoirse Ronan - Lady Bird star nominated for third Oscar

Saoirse Ronan says stars aligned for Lady Bird

Lady Bird star Saoirse Ronan has told RTÉ News on the Oscars red carpet that "it's one of those films that needed to come out at the right time for people to really embrace it".

oscars • 05 Mar 18

Oscar Actress nominations 2018: Who will win?

John Byrne looks at the actress nominations for this year's Academy Awards.

oscars • 04 Mar 18

Jennifer Lawrence and Joel Edgerton in Red Sparrow

Movie Review Round-Up: The New Releases

If you're brave - and bored - enough to venture out, the Jennifer Lawrence thriller Red Sparrow, caper Game Night and the Oscar-nominated A Fantastic Woman are all opening in cinemas.

Movies • 02 Mar 18

Who will win and, more importantly, who do you want to win?

Oscar predictions: The certainties and surprises

It only seems like last night that we were on the floor laughing about that La La Land-Moonlight mix-up - the best moment in Oscars history. Now here we are, another year gone, and once again giving our two cents on Sunday night's shindig.

oscars • 05 Mar 18

Lucas Hedges and Saoirse Ronan in Lady Bird

Movie Review Round-Up: The New Releases

Two Oscar-nominated performances are front and centre this weekend: Saoirse Ronan in Lady Bird and Margot Robbie in I, Tonya.

Movies • 24 Feb 18

Saoirse Ronan and Laurie Metcalf: one long squabble interrupted briefly by moments of warmth and love

Review: Lady Bird will knock your spots off

Saoirse Ronan turns in her best performance yet in this delightful feel good drama with some very sharp edges

Lady Bird • 28 Feb 18

Saoirse and Paul Ronan pictured together at the 2010 IFTAs

Saoirse Ronan's dad Paul lands role in Fair City

Saoirse Ronan's father Paul Ronan has joined the cast of Fair City, with the actor set to make his Carrigstown debut in March.

Soaps • 21 Feb 18

Naomie Harris will be joined by author Afua Hirsch

Stars to be accompanied by activists at BAFTAs

A number of stars attending Sunday night's BAFTA ceremony are to be accompanied by feminist activists on red carpet.

Movies • 18 Feb 18

Victoria Smurfit says Saoirse Ronan has "cut a swathe" through industry

Smurfit credits Saoirse Ronan for representing Irish

Victoria Smurfit has credited Oscar-nominated actress Saoirse Ronan for representing Irish women in Hollywood.

Movies • 16 Feb 18

Lady Bird director Gerwig heaps praise on Saoirse Ronan

Lady Bird director Greta Gerwig says she couldn't imagine anyone but Saoirse Ronan playing the lead role in the Oscar-nominated movie.

Saoirse Ronan • 13 Feb 18

Saoirse Ronan hails "female revolution" in Hollywood

Saoirse Ronan has spoken about a "female revolution" taking place in Hollywood at the moment in the wake of the #MeToo and Time's Up movements, adding that feminism is "at the core" of her life.

Movies • 12 Feb 18

Saoirse Ronan and Martin McDonagh have both been nominated for Oscars

Highlights from the 2018 Oscar Nominations

Watch highlights from the 2018 Oscar Nominations including Best Film, Best Actress and Actor as well as Best Screenplay.

Entertainment • 23 Jan 18

Saoirse Ronan an 'incredibly grateful' Oscar nominee

Saoirse Ronan has said she is "thrilled" and "incredibly grateful" to have received her third Oscar nomination for her performance in the comedy-drama Lady Bird.

oscars • 24 Jan 18

Shape of Water dominates Oscars nominations

The nominations for the 2018 Academy Awards have been announced, with Guillermo del Toro's fantasy thriller Shape of Water dominating with 13 nods.

oscars • 24 Jan 18

Doireann Garrihy doing her Pippa O'Connor impersonation

Doireann Garrihy says doing impressions is 'scary'

Doireann Garrihy, who is known for her uncanny impressions of well-known Irish personalities, has admitted that it's getting "scarier and scarier" to do them.

Doireann Garrihy • 21 Jan 18

Saoirse Ronan was among the stars wearing black on the Golden Globes red carpet this year

Saoirse Ronan donates Globes dress to Time's Up auction

Irish actresses Saoirse Ronan and Caitriona Balfe are among the stars donating their black Golden Globes dresses to an auction that will benefit the Time's Up Legal Defence Fund.

Times Up • 18 Jan 18

Saoirse Ronan among IFTA nominees

Following her Golden Globes win and BAFTA nomination, Saoirse Ronan is on the shortlist for this year's IFTA Film and Drama Awards for her performance in Lady Bird.

Iftas • 12 Jan 18

Saoirse Ronan nominated for fourth BAFTA award

Fresh from her Golden Globes win, Saoirse Ronan has been nominated for a BAFTA Best Actress award in the UK for her performance in the film Lady Bird.

Baftas • 09 Jan 18

Reese Witherspoon, Eva Longoria, Salma Hayek and Ashley Judd at the Golden Globes

Stars take stand against harassment at Golden Globes

Hollywood's biggest television and film stars took a stand against sexual harassment at this year's Golden Globes by wearing black to the event and speaking out on the red carpet and on stage.

Golden Globes • 08 Jan 18