Liam Neeson

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Facebook most popular way for young Irish-Americans to explore identity

Facebook most popular way for young Irish-Americans to explore identity

Seven out of 10 surveyed said they would be interested in getting an Irish passport

By Hugh LinehanThu Oct 19 2017 - 18:25

Higgins ‘more than optimistic’ Aussies will back World Cup bid

Higgins ‘more than optimistic’ Aussies will back World Cup bid

Australian rugby chief says Irish submitted ‘superb, quality bid’ for 2023 tournament

By Simon CarswellWed Oct 18 2017 - 10:00

Liam Neeson to receive diaspora award for contribution to Ireland

Liam Neeson to receive diaspora award for contribution to Ireland

Ten Irish people will be honoured by President for outstanding work abroad

By Ciara KennyMon Oct 09 2017 - 16:11

Ireland’s presentation sets out Rugby World Cup dream

Ireland’s presentation sets out Rugby World Cup dream

‘This is as big as it gets for us. We’re so proud of our country that we will put our best foot forward in every regard’

By Gerry ThornleyMon Sept 25 2017 - 14:43

Bono and Bob Geldof aid Ireland’s bid to stage 2023 Rugby World Cup

Bono and Bob Geldof aid Ireland’s bid to stage 2023 Rugby World Cup

Actor Liam Neeson also supporting to Irish presentation before World Rugby officials

By Johnny WattersonFri Sept 15 2017 - 19:00

Celebrated hotelier known for love of Antrim and horse racing

Celebrated hotelier known for love of Antrim and horse racing

Moira O’Neill obituary: Born December 23rd, 1923 – died August 15th, 2017

Sat Sept 09 2017 - 01:13

Top of the Lake review: Kidman is superb, and Moss is compelling

Top of the Lake review: Kidman is superb, and Moss is compelling

Jane Campion’s superb detective drama returns to BBC

By Peter CrawleyThu Jul 27 2017 - 22:00

Living longer is a gift we look set to squander

Living longer is a gift we look set to squander

Many are cemented to old-fashioned mindsets on ageing, unable to respond to its new realities

By Des O'NeillSun Jul 16 2017 - 00:00

Belfast demonstrators urge end to same-sex marriage ban

Belfast demonstrators urge end to same-sex marriage ban

Reverend appeals to DUP not to block legislation while ‘love train’ heads North in support

By Amanda Ferguson and Vivienne ClarkeSat Jul 01 2017 - 21:53

Liam Neeson (65 today): Not quite ready for his bus pass

Liam Neeson (65 today): Not quite ready for his bus pass

Long wait yet to see what star might look like as an old man - judging by his youthful visage

By Hugh LinehanWed Jun 07 2017 - 15:21

Charlie Hunnam: The geezer who would be king

Charlie Hunnam: The geezer who would be king

The King Arthur actor discusses why he won't be making a claim to be king of the Geordies any time soon, and how his bromance with Guy Ritchie set the pace for the ‘Lads of the Round Table’

By Tara BradyFri May 19 2017 - 06:00

Charley Boorman: ‘I felt very free in Ireland’

Charley Boorman: ‘I felt very free in Ireland’

Boorman’s new book recounts coming to Ireland, motorbiking and Sean Connery

By Shilpa GanatraSat Apr 29 2017 - 06:00

Able-bodied people in wheelchairs to appear on the Late Late Show. Is it a gimmick?

Able-bodied people in wheelchairs to appear on the Late Late Show. Is it a gimmick?

'It's just more non-disabled people telling us what we already know: this world is not built for disabled people'

By Louise BrutonFri Apr 07 2017 - 11:29

Liam Neeson to play Philip Marlowe. ‘It’s about bloody time’

Liam Neeson to play Philip Marlowe. ‘It’s about bloody time’

At 64, is the Ballymena actor too old to play Ramond Chandler’s much acted detective?

By Donald ClarkeMon Apr 03 2017 - 12:31

Dalkey fish restaurant The Guinea Pig on sale after 40 years

Dalkey fish restaurant The Guinea Pig on sale after 40 years

Long established restaurant has a loyal clientele and has had many famous diners

By Justin ComiskeyWed Mar 29 2017 - 08:33

Love Actually: a film so awful, it might be a masterpiece

Love Actually: a film so awful, it might be a masterpiece

As Comic Relief gets set to air the Love Actually sequel, we assess the merits of the original

By Ian MaleneyFri Mar 24 2017 - 12:00

Leading US media outlets welcome Kenny comments on immigration

Leading US media outlets welcome Kenny comments on immigration

Taoiseach defends decision to invite US president Donald Trump to Ireland

By Suzanne LynchFri Mar 17 2017 - 23:47

Rosie O’Donnell, Liam Neeson and more take an #IrishStand against President Trump

Rosie O’Donnell, Liam Neeson and more take an #IrishStand against President Trump

The ‘Irish Stand’ movement is gaining momentum ahead of the St Patrick’s Day event in New York

By Conor PopeThu Mar 16 2017 - 10:45

A history of Ireland in 100 great quotes

A history of Ireland in 100 great quotes

From ‘Dress suitably, and buy a revolver’ and 'A terrible beauty' to 'We all partied'

By Una MullallySat Mar 11 2017 - 05:08

Who are the richest people and families in Ireland?

Who are the richest people and families in Ireland?

Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary joins billionaire club for the first time

By Rachel FlahertySun Mar 05 2017 - 16:34

Liam Neeson backs campaign for integrated schools in North

Liam Neeson backs campaign for integrated schools in North

Actor says time has come for all children to be educated together

Wed Feb 08 2017 - 01:00

No room for film studio in Poolbeg planning scheme document

No room for film studio in Poolbeg planning scheme document

Dublin Bay Studios fails to secure 20-acre site on former Irish Glass Bottle/Fabrizia land

By Olivia KellyMon Jan 23 2017 - 17:46

Minister announces €2 million for Irish arts in the US

Minister announces €2 million for Irish arts in the US

Heather Humphreys says €1m will go towards new Irish Arts Centre in Manhattan

By Orla O'SullivanFri Jan 13 2017 - 14:00

Dublin Port boss ‘open-minded’ to film studio plan

Dublin Port boss ‘open-minded’ to film studio plan

Eamonn O’Reilly says he has seen no detailed proposals for studio on Poolbeg peninsula

By Olivia KellyMon Jan 09 2017 - 21:23

Newgrange revelations do not deter solstice-watchers

Newgrange revelations do not deter solstice-watchers

Pilgrims to the Co Meath monument are tough and seemingly impervious to theories

By Eileen BattersbyWed Dec 21 2016 - 15:13

Sigourney Weaver: ‘I want to do an Irish accent’

Sigourney Weaver: ‘I want to do an Irish accent’

The towering star of ‘Alien’, ‘Ghostbusters’ and ‘Avatar’ deals with death in ‘A Monster Calls’

By Tara BradySat Dec 17 2016 - 05:00

Repeal campaign making the same mistake as Hillary Clinton

Repeal campaign making the same mistake as Hillary Clinton

Pro-abortion activists not addressing the concerns of people who want to be convinced

By Phelim McAleerThu Nov 17 2016 - 10:13

Ireland launches bid to host 2023 Rugby World Cup

Ireland launches bid to host 2023 Rugby World Cup

Attempt to stage contest has full support of our two Governments, says McGuinness

By Peter MurtaghTue Nov 15 2016 - 19:28

Is your home as safe as houses?

Is your home as safe as houses?

From monitored alarm systems that talk to your mobile to reinforced safe rooms, the range of options to keep burglars at bay is growing. You can even have a team of crisis managers at your disposal, if you can afford it

By Conor PopeFri Oct 07 2016 - 10:00

San Sebastian: Basque in the culture

San Sebastian: Basque in the culture

As the international film festival arrives this weekend, it’s the perfect chance to visit the Spanish city that revels in its natural gifts and life’s pleasures

By Dan McLaughlinSat Sept 17 2016 - 03:00

Theresa May and Enda Kenny: Two-speed leadership change

Theresa May and Enda Kenny: Two-speed leadership change

Inside Politics: Insects fossilise in rocks quicker than a FG leadership decision

By Harry McGeeTue Jul 12 2016 - 09:13

Brexit: Polls neck and neck day before momentous referendum

Brexit: Polls neck and neck day before momentous referendum

David Cameron calls for ‘togetherness’ while Boris Johnson predicts ‘independence day’

Wed Jun 22 2016 - 21:39

Brexit: U2 says Europe without Britain seems unimaginable

Brexit: U2 says Europe without Britain seems unimaginable

Liam Neeson urges Irish in UK to vote Remain to avoid worst ramifications for Ireland

By Dan GriffinWed Jun 22 2016 - 10:49

Dave Hannigan: Writing about Ali is like entering a rabbit hole

Dave Hannigan: Writing about Ali is like entering a rabbit hole

Such is wealth of material you never know what gems the journey has in store

By Dave HanniganWed Jun 08 2016 - 17:29

Something for everyone in first Assembly leaders’ debate

Something for everyone in first Assembly leaders’ debate

Participants asked which actor they would wish to portray them

By Gerry MoriartyWed Apr 13 2016 - 21:00

Iftas: Extraordinary awards season comes to close

Iftas: Extraordinary awards season comes to close

‘Room’, ‘Sing Street’ and ‘My Name is Emily’ lead nominations in excellent year for Irish film

By Donald ClarkeSat Apr 09 2016 - 15:25

Liam Neeson: on iconic roles, Irish pride, and the influence of Ian Paisley...

Liam Neeson: on iconic roles, Irish pride, and the influence of Ian Paisley...

Ahead of receiving an industry award at the IFTAs, Liam Neeson on the journey that saw him play Michael Collins, a Jedi and God

By Patrick FreyneSat Apr 09 2016 - 06:00

‘It’s a bit like country music, an ignored part of hidden Ireland’

‘It’s a bit like country music, an ignored part of hidden Ireland’

Ireland’s amateur drama season is an eccentric, ambitious concept, with 54 productions touring 37 festivals. And the stories are as good off the stage as on it

By Keith DugganSat Apr 02 2016 - 04:00

Television: Bob Geldof busts his baggage allowance in a poetry-political broadcast

Television: Bob Geldof busts his baggage allowance in a poetry-political broadcast

Review: ‘A Fanatic Heart’, ‘Children of the Revolution’ and ‘The Night Manager’

By Bernice HarrisonFri Apr 01 2016 - 14:00

Neil Jordan: ‘Michael Collins was conventional – apart from the guerrilla warfare’

Neil Jordan: ‘Michael Collins was conventional – apart from the guerrilla warfare’

Ahead of the 20th-anniversary re-release of Neil Jordan’s hugely successful film Michael Collins, the director reflects on the ‘unique opportunity’ he got to make it

By Tara BradyThu Mar 17 2016 - 06:00

Fashion Forward: Steal vs Splurge, Saoirse Ronan and style tips

Fashion Forward: Steal vs Splurge, Saoirse Ronan and style tips

In our weekly fashion column, Deirdre McQuillan and Dominique McMullan round up this week’s news, style advice and more

By Dominique McMullan and Deirdre McQuillanThu Mar 10 2016 - 08:00

Diarmaid Ferriter: New efforts to dramatise and document 1916 disappoint

Diarmaid Ferriter: New efforts to dramatise and document 1916 disappoint

Older programmes on 1916 may have been better at bringing Irish history to life

By Diarmaid FerriterSat Feb 20 2016 - 01:00

Television review of the week: Easter Rising given its place in world history

Television review of the week: Easter Rising given its place in world history

Review: ‘1916’, ‘Gineadóir an Stáit’, ‘Happy Valley’ and ‘The Restaurant’

By Bernice HarrisonFri Feb 12 2016 - 16:36

TV review 1916: I’m quite taken with Liam Neeson’s theory on the Rising

TV review 1916: I’m quite taken with Liam Neeson’s theory on the Rising

RTÉ’s documentary on the Rising has all the trappings of a landmark series: a big budget, superb archive content, and a heavyweight voiceover. And it’s not afraid to make a controversial argument

By Bernice HarrisonWed Feb 10 2016 - 22:35

International take-up on Rising documentary ‘phenomenal’

International take-up on Rising documentary ‘phenomenal’

Three-part TV series ‘1916’ mostly funded by University of Notre Dame in US

By Ronan McGreevyWed Feb 10 2016 - 12:01

Landmark ‘1916’ series bought by string of international broadcasters

Documentary by Bríona Nic Dhiarmada made as both a three-parter and a feature

By Laura SlatteryThu Feb 04 2016 - 09:30

The Irish actor, the Iraqi producer and the gangster film scam

The Irish actor, the Iraqi producer and the gangster film scam

When Aoife Madden met Bashar al-Issa they ended up swindling the UK government out of millions through their aptly named movie ‘Landscape of Lies’

By Patrick FreyneSat Jan 23 2016 - 05:00

‘Location manager is one job film crews say they would never do’

‘Location manager is one job film crews say they would never do’

Forget CGI: when A-list directors and high-rolling pop stars need stunning locations to shoot they call on Catherine Geary

By Fionola MeredithSat Jan 23 2016 - 04:00

Actor Liam Neeson backs Ballymena jobs rally

Actor Liam Neeson backs Ballymena jobs rally

Trade union rally is aimed at highlighting job losses from JIT Gallagher and Michelin

By Francess McDonnellThu Jan 21 2016 - 13:39

Farewell William of Orange ... Liam tops names in Netherlands

Farewell William of Orange ... Liam tops names in Netherlands

Other names on list included Genius, Goodluck, Amen, Godmother, You and Eh.

By Peter CluskeyWed Jan 20 2016 - 08:32

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