Matt Damon gets his homecoming in an online chat for Dalkey Book Festival

The Hollywood star chats with economist David McWilliams next month via live stream about his lockdown time in the Co Dublin town

Hollywood actor Matt Damon pictured with 'The Corner Note Cafe' owner Mary Caviston in Dalkey Co.Dublin. Photo: Justin Farrelly.

He was the local darling during the first lockdown, hunkered down in Eddie Irvine's old gaff after production was postponed on a film he was shooting.

Now, Dalkey bestows a high honour on beloved adoptee and Hollywood star Matt Damon - announcing him as a guest speaker at this year’s Dalkey Book Festival.