They’re young, gifted and on the verge of making big breakthroughs in their careers. Esther McCarthy meets the new faces of 2019.

The ending of one year and the start of another can provide an opportunity for a sprinkling of Irish and a reality check for others. With each passing year, the green contingent in the Premier League, especially the top half, is shrinking.

Meet the faces of 2018 — the emerging talents who’ll soon be seen on a screen or at a venue near you. From cinema and TV to music and fashion, we profile the new names reaching for success in 2018, writes Esther McCarthy.