Busy Irish film industry getting in on the action

2018 looks set to be another hectic year for the Irish film and television industry

George RR Martin: an adaptation of one of his novellas will begin shooting in Limerick soon

Saoirse Ronan has already signed up for a new Irish film, following her Golden Globe win last week.

The feature film starring the Carlow actor has received €250,000 in development funding from the Irish Film Board. Parallel Films, the Dublin-based production company, is working on the movie, provisionally entitled Sweetness in the Belly.

Ronan hit the headlines last week for winning best actress at the Golden Globe awards for her appearance in comedy ...