Irish stars help turn the silver screen green

With Brendan Gleeson securing a Golden Globe nod for the phenomenally successful The Guard, the Irish film scene looks healthier than most other indigenous sectors and the closing credits for this feel-good story show no sign of rolling just yet, writes John Daly

IRELAND’s film industry will begin 2012 on a high note, with actors and productions figuring prominently at the Golden Globe awards in Hollywood on January 15.

The ceremony — seen by many as signposts to Oscar glory four weeks later — has included Brendan Gleeson and Michael Fassbender among the nominees.