Film fest extends invitation to Farrell

The organisers of this year’s Corona Cork Film Festival are hoping to roll out the red carpet for Hollywood heartthrob Colin Farrell.

Festival director Mick Hannigan confirmed last night they have invited Farrell to attend the Irish premier of his latest movie, Seven Psychopaths, directed by Oscar-winning writer Martin McDonagh, to close the festival.

“We have issued the invitation but there are schedule issues. We might not know until the last minute whether he can attend or not,” Mr Hannigan said.