The Derry-born star of Touched by an Angel tells Molly Ferns about her new faith-based children's series Little Angels. Upon first hearing about Roma Downey’s new children’s series, Little Angels, some might guess that her breakout role as Monica in Touched by an Angel (1994-2003), a show that promoted Christian values, is what led Roma to her current multi-media faith-based … [Read more...] about Roma Downey’s Little Angels
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Irish Awards for Michelle Williams & Melissa McCarthy
Michelle Williams, who has already received SAG, Golden Globe and Academy Award best actress nominations for her role as Marilyn Monroe in My Week With Marilyn will be recognized as the US-Ireland Alliance’s first honorary Irishwoman at this year’s annual “Oscar Wilde: Honoring the Irish in Film” event. The event, to be held at J.J. Abrams' production studio Bad Robot three … [Read more...] about Irish Awards for Michelle Williams & Melissa McCarthy
Seamus Heaney Donates Papers to Library of Ireland
The National Library of Ireland has become the new home to Nobel Laureate Seamus Heaney’s collection of literary papers. “I’m overwhelmed at the number of people that the library has brought in to celebrate this moment and I’m deeply indebted and deeply honoured,” said Heaney at a reception held in the reading room of the National Library on December 21. Among those who … [Read more...] about Seamus Heaney Donates Papers to Library of Ireland
Pushing Through to Victory Amanda McGrory
Champion wheelchair racer Amanda McGrory tells Molly Ferns about her record-setting year and her plans for the 2012 London Paralympics. Few people begin a career at five years old. But Amanda McGrory, 25, the women’s winner of the wheelchair circuit in the New York City Marathon, can make that very claim. “I was five. I knew nothing, so my dad told me to go to the finish line … [Read more...] about Pushing Through to Victory Amanda McGrory