Playing the Big Fella as a young fella

NOT all had the shock of dark hair — and far fewer had the imposing stature of the Big Fella.

But details like that were not going to stop young actors hoping to taking on the role of one of Ireland’s most iconic figures, Michael Collins.

Trying to look nonchalant as they waited to go through their audition at Cork city’s Connolly Hall, nerves were clearly getting the better of them.