Eileen Walsh: Iconic Cork actor on Cillian Murphy reunion and a Midsummer night's marathon

From her recent on-screen reunion with Cillian Murphy to a new TV series with Chris O’Dowd and plans for a 24-hour live performance Leeside, Esther McCarthy catches up with leading lady Eileen Walsh

Eileen Walsh: “To bring this work to Cork is a huge honour for me" Photo: Bríd O'Donovan.

When Cillian Murphy learned of his Oscar nomination last year, Eileen Walsh was glad to celebrate with her friend in the very place it all started for both of them.

Back in The Triskel in Cork to record a programme for CNN’s 60 Minutes about the actor, the interview happened to coincide with the Oscar nominations — leading to a ‘full circle’ moment.