Person: Paul Laverty

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Jimmy's Hall takes its first steps on the big stage

As historical advisor on the film Jimmy’s Hall, Donal Ó Drisceoil is happy the incredible story of Jimmy Gralton is reaching a new audience with a stage version at the Abbey

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I, Daniel Blake

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It’s right up our street – Ireland the perfect backdrop for hit TV shows

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Local experts help to make the shows we love come alive

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Movie reviews: Maleficent, Edge of Tomorrow, Jimmy’s Hall

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Days of brave music at Jimmy’s Hall

The incredible story of Jimmy Gralton’s dancehall hits the silver screen

Ken Loach and Paul Laverty tell Padraic Killeen about the incredible story of Jimmy Gralton and how his dancehall became a source of conflict with conservative forces.

Fri, 23 May, 2014

Day-Lewis set for more awards

Daniel Day-Lewis’ dominance of awards season is set to continue after he received another best actor nomination for his performance in Lincoln.

Tue, 15 Jan, 2013

Scene and Heard

MUSIC NEWS: Ireland is to lose another record shop with the closure on Sunday of Dolphin Discs on Talbot Street in Dublin.

Fri, 28 Sep, 2012

Prometheus (15A) isn’t so much a prequel to Ridley Scott’s Alien trilogy as it is a greatest hits package, as feisty heroine Dr Shaw (Noomi Rapace) tracks down what appears to be the human race’s genetic ancestors to a planet half a trillion miles away, only to discover that the god-like beings she was expecting to find are more akin to the Old Testament God that liked to dish out punishing plagues.

Sat, 02 Jun, 2012

‘The Angels’ Share’ a heart-warming delight

Misery has certainly enjoyed the company of British director Ken Loach.

Thu, 31 May, 2012

Loach thriller highlights 'illegal practices' in Iraq

The star of Ken Loach’s new film said today the director aimed to highlight torture and “illegal practices” in Iraq by including waterboarding scenes set in the UK.

Fri, 21 May, 2010

Loach gives Bertie the red card for Cantona photo-op

IT was the sting that shook the Bertie.

Thu, 04 Jun, 2009

Awards for Lee, Pitt and Blanchett at Venice Film Festival

Ang Lee’s steamy espionage thriller Lust, Caution won the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival while Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett took the acting honours.

Sun, 09 Sep, 2007

Stars attend London premiere of Wind that shakes the Barley

Stars of Ken Loach’s new film The Wind That Shakes The Barley attended its UK premiere in London tonight.

Wed, 21 Jun, 2006

English film director keeps focus on Ireland

KEN LOACH’S new film, which won the 2006 Palme d’Or in Cannes, has been described as British while simultaneously being condemned as anti-British.

Wed, 31 May, 2006

Loach attacks Britain over Iraq war

Radical British filmmaker Ken Loach brought politics to the Cannes Film Festival today when he used the showcasing of his new film, set around the Irish Civil War, to attack the British government over the Iraq conflict.

Thu, 18 May, 2006

Loach Civil War movie selected for Cannes competition

The Wind That Shakes The Barley, directed by Ken Loach, has been selected for International Competition at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival which runs from May 18 - 28.

Thu, 20 Apr, 2006

Civil War film given funding boost

Ken Loach’s Irish Civil War drama has been awarded essential funds for its Co Cork shoot under a new scheme to aid films made in Ireland, it was confirmed today.

Thu, 19 May, 2005

Ken Loach is ready to roll the cameras in Cork

THE award-winning film-maker, Ken Loach, is about to begin shooting his latest feature film, The Wind That Shakes The Barley, in a variety of locations around Cork and Kerry.

Sat, 14 May, 2005

Loach defends inter-racial love film

Film-maker Ken Loach today defended his new film about a love affair between a Catholic and a Muslim after an Islamic leader voiced fears it could spark bigotry.

Thu, 05 Feb, 2004