Hollywood star Jonathan Rhys-Meyers received a royal welcome from Trinity College students at the weekend.

A teenage Irish actress was today catapulted into Oscar contention after she landed a coveted acting nomination in the Hollywood Golden Globe Awards.

Irish actor Jonathan Rhys-Myers, who starred in the hit British film Bend it Like Beckham, will play Elvis Presley in a US TV miniseries.

A film about legendary singer-songwriter Bob Dylan is in the works.

Bend It Like Beckham Hot stuff: A delightful story of unusual talent that is given a sporting chance.