Daniel Day-Lewis
Daniel Day-Lewis is one of the most acclaimed actors of all time. His career spans more than four decades and he has…
Irish personalities : the must-haves
Paul Mescal
In 2020, the world discovered Paul Mescal in a quiet kitchen in the west of Ireland. His character, Connell Waldron, searches for…
Sam Neill
Sam Neill’s name is synonymous with Hollywood stardom, but few know the inspiring journey that got him there. Born and raised in…
Barry Keoghan
You may have seen his face in films such as Christopher Nolan’s “Dunkirk” or Martin McDonagh’s “The Banshees of Inisherin”. Barry Keoghan…
Benjamin Guinness (1798-1868)
In the Guinness family, some names have shone brighter than others… And after the great Arthur Guinness, the brewer who created the…
Ciarán Hinds
Born on February 9, 1953 in Belfast, Northern Ireland, Ciarán Hinds is one of those actors who, despite decades in the spotlight,…
Bobby Sands
There are men and women in Ireland and Northern Ireland who have left their mark on Irish history. Bobby Sands (1954-1981), a…
Arthur Guinness (1725–1803)
Arthur Guinness was the man who turned a small brewing operation into one of Ireland’s most famous businesses. When he took over…
Oscar Wilde
Oscar Wilde (1854-1900) is one of the greatest names in Irish literature. His full name, Oscar Fingal O’Flahertie Wills Wilde, is a…
Michael Collins
Michael Collins (1890-1922) was a leading figure in the struggle for Irish independence. He instigated a veritable guerrilla war against the British…