ARDMORE Studios, which opened its doors as Ireland’s first film studio in May 1958, remains the physical heart of the Irish film industry. Having played host to more than 100 films, the original studios, situated on a 10-acre site, represented an investment of over £500m at the time.

WHEN we first meet happy loving couple Julien (Vincent Lindon) and Lisa (Diane Kruger) in Anything For Her (France/15A/96mins), they are in a passionate embrace in the elevator up to their apartment, where their young son and a babysitter awaits.

In his usual understated way, midfielder Jerry O'Connor has become a critical cog in Cork's drive to a second All-Ireland final. Diarmuid O'Flynn reports.