The ‘Butcher Boy’ novelist remains true to his Irish counter-culture roots Playwright and novelist Patrick McCabe. Photo: Mark Condren The King of Bog Gothic – as he was affectionately crowned in 2003 – was at a funeral last week in Monaghan. Patrick McCabe gave a reading from the prayers of the faithful at the mass … Read more
Article Updated An intimate RTÉ documentary will follow veteran star Stephen Rea as he visits his beloved Donegal. ‘Stephen Rea: The Fire in Me Now’ airs on Thursday 10th April on RTE One, providing unprecedented access to an internationally renowned creative figure. The 78-year-old, who has starred in such films as The Crying Game, is … Read more
Tonight’s RTÉ documentary ‘Stephen Rea: The Fire in Me Now’ follows the veteran star as he visits his beloved Donegal. The 78-year-old, who has starred in such films The Crying Game, is originally from Belfast. However, he says he now spends as much time as possible in Donegal with his two sons. Over an acting … Read more