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Saoirse Ronan felt "really disappointed" to turn down a role in 'The Hobbit' (IrishCentral)

Sun, 02 Jun 2013 04:34:10 PDT

Saoirse RonanThe 19-year-old actress was rumoured to be starring in the three part fantasy adventure, directed by Peter Jackson - whom she had previously worked with on 'The Lovely Bones' - but decided it would be better to focus on other projectsShe said:"There was talks about me playing the wood elf Itaril but I had to turn it down I was really disappointed but there were other projects I had to consider and to spend a year doing 'The Hobbit' wouldn't have left me time for anything else"The Irish star is currently filming Ryan Gosling's 'How to Catch a Monster, which she is finding "a bit twisted", and also has a string of other films in the pipeline READ MORE

Teen star Saoirse Ronan says she could have easily become troubled like Lindsay Lohan (IrishCentral)

Wed, 29 May 2013 12:27:03 PDT

By: Irish Voice Reporters

Perpetually rehabbing starlet Lindsay Lohan has at least one fellow young celeb on her side – Irish teen actress Saoirse Ronan, 19 and already an Oscar nominee a few years back for her role in 'Atonement.'

Rugby ace Ronan O’Gara makes us proud to be Irish (IrishCentral)

Wed, 22 May 2013 06:33:51 PDT

Ronan O'Gara celebrates with his Man of the Match medal after the Scotland vs Ireland Six Nations match in 2011There’s a hotel outside a provincial airport in England that could easily belong in the comedy series starring fictitious radio presenter Alan Partridge – actor Steve Coogan’s alter ego -- but definitely belongs in the annals of Irish rugby historyThose who own the aptly named Bristol Airport Hotel won’t know it, but they played host to a very special party on a March night in 2009 READ MORE

Saoirse Ronan undoubtedly disappointed by Stephenie Meyer’s “The Host” box office performance (IrishCentral)

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 09:12:37 PDT

By: Irish Voice Reporters

Irish actress Saoirse Ronan is undoubtedly disappointed with how The Host performed at the U.S. box office. There were high hopes for the film based on the novel by Twilight author Stephenie Meyer – an already captive Twilight audience was the reasoning – but alas things didn’t work out that way.

Saoirse Ronan on 'The Host' - upcoming Wes Anderson movie and Easter at home in Carlow - VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 01:04:49 PDT

By: CAHIR O'DOHERTY

There's a lovely informality to the New York press day for The Host, the highly anticipated new sci-fi thriller starring Ireland’s Saoirse Ronan, 18, which might have something to do with the nationality of the young star.

Saoirse Ronan to use her Irish accent in Wes Anderson’s “The Grand Budapest Hotel” (IrishCentral)

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 02:35:59 PDT

By: MICHELLE K SMITH

Irish actress Saoirse Ronan will use her Irish accent on film for the first time in Wes Anderson’s “The Grand Budapest Hotel.”

Ronan O'Gara career highlights: Video (IrishCentral)

Sun, 10 Mar 2013 06:17:08 PDT

RTE release enjoyable nostalgic highlight video of the great number 10's careerRonan O'Gara career highlight video by RTEThere has been no press conferences or statements There hasn't been one word on the subject from the man himself However, plenty of media outlets are calling time on the immense Irish Rugby career of one Ronan O'Gara Last week From the Bleacher's looked at the situation however up to now there hasn't been anything official pointing towards O'Gara retiring from the Irish team READ MORE

Are other forces at work in the Ronan O'Gara situation? (IrishCentral)

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 09:32:10 PST

There may be more to the omission of Ronan O'Gara from the Irish Six Nations squad than at first meets the eye Ronan O'Gara - Is his absence from the Irish squad down to other factors than purely form?As Ireland have trudged through a disappointing Six Nations campaign the drama and indeed excitement has been sparse to say the least News of Ronan O'Gara's initial benching behind Paddy Jackson and subsequent omission from the entire squad was about as dramatic as it got in recent weeks This column has come across information that would suggest that Irish coach Declan Kidney is not being entirely up front when he says O'Gara has been dropped purely due to lack of form READ MORE

Rugby Digest: Declan Kidney’s Ronan O’Gara ax could backfire (IrishCentral)

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 06:45:37 PST

By: PATRICK COUNIHAN

Rugby Digest: Declan Kidney’s Ronan O’Gara ax could backfire

Fans in shock as Declan Kidney axes Ronan O’Gara for France game (IrishCentral)

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 04:48:32 PST

By: PATRICK COUNIHAN

Irish fans have reacted with dismay after national team coach Declan Kidney axed Ronan O’Gara for Saturday’s Six Nations clash with France.

Oscar-nominee Saoirse Ronan cast in Ryan Gosling's new movie ‘How To Catch A Monster’ – VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 05:19:09 PST

By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

Award winning Irish actress Saoirse Ronan is teaming up with Ryan Gosling for an upcoming project.

Tough enough 'Host' star Saoirse Ronan did all her own stunts in Stephenie Meyer’s new movie (IrishCentral)

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 11:10:09 PST

By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

Irish teen actress Saoirse Ronan, already an Oscar nominee at 12 years of age for her role in Atonement in 2007, kicks butt, literally, in her upcoming film The Host, based on a novel by Twilight author Stephenie Meyer.

Rugby hero Ronan O’Gara ‘named and shamed’ in Irish parliament over penalty points (IrishCentral)

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 04:44:46 PST

By: PATRICK COUNIHAN

An Irish politician has been caught up in a privilege row with Justice Minister Alan Shatter after naming rugby star Ronan O’Gara and crime reporter Paul Williams as recipients of police favors.

Irish actress Saoirse Ronan could be the next Disney ‘Cinderella’ (IrishCentral)

Mon, 03 Dec 2012 05:09:52 PST

By: BUZZ BRADY

Irish actress Saoirse Ronan is on the short wish list for the upcoming live-action adaptation of Disney’s ‘Cinderella.’

Variety reports on the planning that has begun for the new Disney flick. The young actress is reportedly up against two other foreign actresses, Swedish actress Alicia Vikander and Brit actress Gabriella Wilde, for the lead role in the Disney remake.

Reviews are in - what’s the world saying about Stephenie Meyer’s 'The Host' starring Saoirse Ronan - VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Thu, 15 Nov 2012 05:22:18 PST

By: MICHELLE K. SMITH

Just as the Twilight series is about to end with the release of "Breaking Dawn: Part 2", Stephenie Meyer has another movie about supernatural creatures helping teenage girls find love.

End in sight for the ‘O Generation’ - Brian O’Driscoll, Ronan O’Gara and Paul O’Connell (IrishCentral)

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 08:12:11 PST

By: KERRY O'SHEA

Despite an impressive collective records amongst the Irish rugby greats Brian O’Driscoll (33), Ronan O’Gara (35) and Paul O’Connell (33), their days in the limelight may be dwindling.

Saoirse Ronan set to star in Wes Anderson’s “Grand Budapest Hotel” alongside Bill Murray and Owen Wilson (IrishCentral)

Tue, 06 Nov 2012 05:13:36 PST

By: ANTOINETTE KELLY

Saoirse Ronan has two qualities that have marked her career to date, her thoughtful performances and her impeccable taste when it comes to selecting scripts and directors.

Ronan O’Gara ruled out of Munster’s Heineken Cup line up against Edinburgh (IrishCentral)

Wed, 17 Oct 2012 01:16:07 PDT

By: CATHAL DERVAN

Ronan O’Gara has been ruled out of Munster’s Heineken Cup clash with Edinburgh at Thomond Park on Sunday after picking up a hamstring injury in the shock defeat to Racing Metro last weekend.

Ronan Keating's former mistress claims he planned to marry her (IrishCentral)

Wed, 17 Oct 2012 05:30:24 PDT

Ronan and Yvonne at a NBL gameFrancine Cornell says the 35-year-old singer - who announced in April he and wife Yvonne, who he has kids Jack, 13, Missy, 11, and seven-year-old Ali with, had split following his affair – wanted to tie the knot with the backing dancer and would often tell the 28-year-old blonde he was "in love" with herShe said: "Once I asked, ‘Do you think I’ll still see your name on my phone in 20 years?' He said, ‘In 20 years, we will be married’ At the time it was nice and I think it’s what he believed“I never asked Ronan to leave Yvonne READ MORE

Saoirse Ronan presented with the Maureen O’Hara Award in Kerry (IrishCentral)

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 04:53:15 PDT

By: BUZZ BRADY

Saoirse Ronan was in Tralee on Saturday to be presented with the Maureen O’Hara Award at the Kerry Film Festival Awards.