Lunch with Irish Tatler

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“I couldn’t be prouder of the success of The Lir. I feel it has come into its own now and has laid the foundations for future generations of young Irish directors, writers, actors, technicians and producers.”

By the time I arrive at our Union Square eatery, Irish actor, businesswoman and philanthropist Danielle Ryan is already finishing her coffee. Her hair tied back in a loose bun, she’s casually dressed in athleisure luxury reminiscent of an off-duty ballerina.

The 40-year-old is no stranger to Manhattan. As I apologise for being late, our lunch conversation turns to New York, the city that never sleeps. “I just love it here”, she tells me as ...