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<p> Cillian Murphy in Steve, a Netflix film that will have its European premiere at the Sounds From A Safe Harbour Festival in Cork. </p>

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'It’s massive for me': Cillian Murphy delighted new film will premiere in Cork

Cillian Murphy's latest movie, Steve, is to get its European premiere at the Sounds From A Safe Harbour festival in Cork. He told Des O'Driscoll about the adaptation of Max Porter's novel, and the expanded film strand in the festival

<p>Cillian Murphy in upcoming Netflix film Steve.</p>

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Netflix reveals first image of Cillian Murphy in new film, Steve

<p>Artist Yvonne McGuinness and actor Cillian Murphy bought the cinema in Dingle Co Kerry last year. Today, Ms McGuinness told a meeting in the venue: 'It's not about us. It's about protecting a small part of Irish cultural history.' Picture: John Locher/AP</p>

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Cillian Murphy and Yvonne McGuinness to return Kerry cinema to local community

Disco Pigs to Small Things Like These: Cillian Murphy and Eileen Walsh on finally acting together again

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Disco Pigs to Small Things Like These: Cillian Murphy and Eileen Walsh on finally acting together again

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Sarah Harte: The small things that went ignored were our biggest issues in the past

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Ask Audrey: It's not fair that Cillian Murphy gets hotter as he gets older

Small Things Like These cast on Magdalene Laundries, Cork stories and more at Irish premiere

Small Things Like These cast on Magdalene Laundries, Cork stories and more at Irish premiere

The Ballintemple actor said he hopes his latest film, Small Things Like These, gets 'people thinking' about the power of the individual in speaking up against injustices

Wed, 30 Oct, 2024

The UK Premiere Of "Small Things Like These"

Watch: Cillian Murphy talks filmmaking at 'Small Things Like These' premiere

At the Small Things Like These premiere, Cillian Murphy shared that, despite the film's dark themes, he always finds time to laugh on set. The film, set in 1980s Ireland, follows Murphy as a father facing a moral dilemma.

Tue, 29 Oct, 2024

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Small Things Like These review: Cillian Murphy is in the form of his life

Small Things is a miniature where every tiny detail counts, and Murphy delivers a masterclass in how to reveal a roiling interiority behind a mask of forbearance

Tue, 29 Oct, 2024

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Peaky Blinders film starring Cillian Murphy will be ‘explosive’ — creator

The Irish actor will reprise his role as gangster Tommy Shelby for the film, following the BBC drama which ran for six series from 2013 to 2022.

Wed, 05 Jun, 2024

Cillian Murphy thanks people of Cork for their support

Cillian Murphy thanks people of Cork for their support

Murphy attended the IFTAs in Dublin on Saturday night

Sun, 21 Apr, 2024

Cillian Murphy to produce and star in true tale of murdered union activist

Cillian Murphy to produce and star in true tale of murdered union activist

The Cork actor obviously isn't slowing down since his Oscar win, with a Peaky Blinders film also being mooted

Wed, 27 Mar, 2024

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Cillian Murphy to return for Peaky Blinders movie, series creator confirms

Filming for the Peaky Blinders movie will start in September

Fri, 22 Mar, 2024

Cillian Murphy (no, not that one) paraded through streets of Cork town

Cillian Murphy (no, not that one) paraded through streets of Cork town

The red carpet was rolled out for Cillian Murphy as he made a surprise appearance in Co Cork following last week’s Oscar glory. There was a real taste of Tinseltown as Cillian was paraded through the streets of Carrigtwohill.

Thu, 21 Mar, 2024

An Post honours Cillian Murphy's Oscar win with gold post box in Cork

An Post honours Cillian Murphy's Oscar win with gold post box in Cork

An Post has also unveiled a golden post box on O’Connell St in Dublin close to where Oscar-winning production company, Element Pictures, is based.

Fri, 15 Mar, 2024

Madonna partied with ‘favourite actor’ Cillian Murphy at Oscars event

Madonna partied with ‘favourite actor’ Cillian Murphy at Oscars event

US singer Sabrina Carpenter also voiced her interest in Murphy, revealing how she would react if she spotted him at their after-party.

Wed, 13 Mar, 2024

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Cillian Murphy’s dad says family hosted an Oscars party in Ballintemple — with more cake

Sponge is the Murphy family's go-to celebration cake and Breandán Ó Murchú says they toasted Cillian's Oscar success with a slice on Sunday night

Tue, 12 Mar, 2024

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S What's next for Cillian Murphy? The Oscar winner is already working on new projects

The Corkman recently set up a production company and is working on creating a film adaptation of a novel for Netflix, writes Esther McCarthy

Tue, 12 Mar, 2024

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'All of Cork is very proud of him': Cork city ready to honour Cillian Murphy when time is right

On Monday evening, several councillors called on the city to honour Mr Murphy 'in some shape or form' after his historic Oscar win.

Mon, 11 Mar, 2024

Internet gets creative while celebrating Cillian Murphy's Oscar win

Internet gets creative while celebrating Cillian Murphy's Oscar win

Cillian Murphy's fans celebrated the Cork actor's historic win at this year's Academy Awards in unique style

Mon, 11 Mar, 2024

'Boy from Ballinlough': Cillian Murphy's school pays tribute to star

'Boy from Ballinlough': Cillian Murphy's school pays tribute to star

'It would be absolutely amazing and so cool if he came to the school. That would be a great honour. I think he really deserved the Oscar and we would love for him to have a cup of tea with us'

Mon, 11 Mar, 2024

Cillian Murphy's eight steps on the road to success: Family, school and key roles

S Cillian Murphy's eight steps on the road to success: Family, school and key roles

As Cillian Murphy reaches the heights with his Oscar for Best Actor, we look back at some of the key moments in the 47-year-old Cork man's journey to the top

Mon, 11 Mar, 2024

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S Meet the Murphys: Everything we know about Cillian Murphy's wife Yvonne and their sons

Creativity runs in the family with Murphy's wife a visual artist and his son Aran an actor

Mon, 11 Mar, 2024

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'The school is so, so proud of him': Tributes pour in for Cillian Murphy following Oscar win

Culture and Arts Minister Catherine Martin also congratulated the cast and crew of Poor Things, co-produced by Dublin-based Element Pictures

Mon, 11 Mar, 2024

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Watch: Highlights from the 2024 Oscars

Oppenheimer won Best Picture while Christopher Nolan took home his first Oscar for Best Director. Cillian Murphy nabbed the Best Actor gong and Robert Downey Jr. landed Best Actor in a Supporting Role.

Mon, 11 Mar, 2024

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How a Limerick hairdresser and Versace created Cillian Murphy's Oscar-winning look

Donatella Versace, the Italian fashion designer and businesswoman, said Murphy 'understands and appreciates every stitch'

Mon, 11 Mar, 2024

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Now Cillian Murphy won the Oscar, will everyone finally learn how to say his name right?

Julie Jay on the trouble with Irish names

Mon, 11 Mar, 2024

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'I just can't believe my luck': Cillian Murphy reacts backstage to his Oscar win

'I think in Ireland, we're really great at supporting artists'

Mon, 11 Mar, 2024

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Watch: Cillian Murphy's Oscars acceptance speech offers an Irish twist

The Cork actor completed his awards season sweep with an Academy Award, while Oppenheimer won best picture

Mon, 11 Mar, 2024

57th International Cannes Film Festival: Cillian Murphy Portrait Session

S Cillian Murphy: College friend Des Bishop, and teacher William Wall recall the early years

Comedian Des Bishop recalls Cillian Murphy's college years, while teacher William Wall remembers his school encounters with the youngster

Sun, 10 Mar, 2024

Cillian Murphy, Disco Pigs and Cork in the 1990s: Unseen video, audio & pictures

S Cillian Murphy, Disco Pigs and Cork in the 1990s: Unseen video, audio & pictures

Cork was an exciting place in the 1990s when Cillian Murphy made his breakthrough in a groundbreaking play with Corcadorca

Sun, 10 Mar, 2024

Disco Pigs to Peaky Blinders to Oppenheimer: Cillian Murphy's 10 best films and other screen performances

Disco Pigs to Peaky Blinders to Oppenheimer: Cillian Murphy's 10 best films and other screen performances

Cillian Murphy become an international household name with Oppenheimer. Esther McCarthy looks back on the Cork actor’s most-defining screen performances

Sun, 10 Mar, 2024

Cillian Murphy and the tale of his Cork band who almost made it

S Cillian Murphy and the tale of his Cork band who almost made it

Before he dipped his toes into acting, Cillian Murphy was frontman for Sons of Mr Green Genes, a Leeside band who turned down a record contract with a prestigious UK label at a crucial junction in his career. This is their story

Sun, 10 Mar, 2024

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Behind the scenes at the Oscars with the first Corkman nominated (no, not Cillian)

Cork filmmaker Louis Marcus was nominated for Academy Awards in 1974 and 1976. His eventful trips to both ceremonies included encounters with Elizabeth Taylor, John Huston, and Ava Gardner

Sun, 10 Mar, 2024

Everything you need to know about this year’s Oscars ceremony

Everything you need to know about this year’s Oscars ceremony

The Oscars will be held on Sunday March 10 at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles

Sun, 10 Mar, 2024

Oscar predictions: Esther McCarthy's tips on who is going to win on Sunday

Oscar predictions: Esther McCarthy's tips on who is going to win on Sunday

Is Cillian Murphy about to make Oscars history? Will Irish-produced Poor Things get more than one Academy Award? Film writer Esther McCarthy weighs up the likely outcomes

Fri, 08 Mar, 2024

Roy Keane still the most famous Corkman, says Oscar-bound Cillian Murphy

Roy Keane still the most famous Corkman, says Oscar-bound Cillian Murphy

The actor has been nominated for his role as J Robert Oppenheimer in Christopher Nolan's epic biopic Oppenheimer

Fri, 08 Mar, 2024

Cillian Murphy is Hollywood-bound in quest for Oscars glory

Cillian Murphy is Hollywood-bound in quest for Oscars glory

Murphy, nominated for his role as J. Robert Oppenheimer in Christopher Nolan's epic biopic Oppenheimer, has already secured a host of gongs

Wed, 06 Mar, 2024

Mary Hickson on Cillian Murphy: 'I can't imagine a better person to represent Ireland'

Mary Hickson on Cillian Murphy: 'I can't imagine a better person to represent Ireland'

Cork-based events organiser Mary Hickson has worked with Cillian Murphy on numerous projects through the years. Here, she writes about some of them, and what makes Murphy such a pleasure to collaborate with

Wed, 21 Feb, 2024

Four things we learned from Cillian Murphy's 60 Minutes interview

Four things we learned from Cillian Murphy's 60 Minutes interview

American TV show 60 Minutes was in Cork and Kerry to film an interview with Cillian Murphy. Here are the highlights

Mon, 19 Feb, 2024

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Bafta win puts Cillian Murphy in pole position for his first Oscar

The Cork-born Oppenheimer star is tipped to shine still brighter in awards season: In four out of the last five years, the Best Actor Bafta winner went on to emerge victorious on Oscar night, writes Esther McCarthy

Mon, 19 Feb, 2024

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'Oh boy, holy moly': Cillian Murphy wins best actor at Baftas for Oppenheimer

Here's how the Irish fared at the 2024 Baftas

Sun, 18 Feb, 2024

"Small Things Like These" Photocall - 74th Berlinale International Film Festival

Cillian Murphy calls Ireland’s Magdalene Laundries scandal a ‘collective trauma’

The Oppenheimer actor spoke about the abuses at the homes for unwed women ahead of the premiere of Small Things Like These, the new film about the scandal, at the Berlin film festival

Thu, 15 Feb, 2024

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Cillian Murphy: I would be an eejit not to enjoy Oscar moment

Oscar-nominated actor Cillian Murphy has admitted that he has struggled with being in the spotlight, but will be trying to enjoy the Academy Awards ceremony next month.

Sun, 11 Feb, 2024

Cillian Murphy’s son Aran cast in movie directed by Taika Waititi and starring Jenna Ortega

Cillian Murphy’s son Aran cast in movie directed by Taika Waititi and starring Jenna Ortega

Aran Murphy will make his big screen debut in an adaptation of Kazuo Ishiguro's novel

Thu, 08 Feb, 2024

UK premiere of Oppenheimer - London

Cillian Murphy learns about best actor Oscar nomination from parents' house in Cork

The Academy Award nominees have been revealed and Oppenheimer star Cillian Murphy has received his first nomination

Tue, 23 Jan, 2024

Christopher Nolan: Cillian Murphy is 'one of the great actors of his generation'

Christopher Nolan: Cillian Murphy is 'one of the great actors of his generation'

Oppenheimer is the story of a man who changed the world forever. Christopher Nolan, Cillian Murphy and more talk to Rachael Davis about the epic film

Tue, 23 Jan, 2024

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Cillian Murphy and Poor Things: What the Irish winners said about Golden Globes success

It was a big night for Irish names at the 2024 Golden Globes

Mon, 08 Jan, 2024

Five talking points from Cillian Murphy and Margot Robbie’s Actors on Actors conversation

Five talking points from Cillian Murphy and Margot Robbie’s Actors on Actors conversation

The internet exploded with memes about Barbenheimer and now, we get to hear about it from the actors

Wed, 06 Dec, 2023

Irish Oscar buzz: Cillian Murphy, Poor Things, and Andrew Scott are early contenders

Irish Oscar buzz: Cillian Murphy, Poor Things, and Andrew Scott are early contenders

For the second year in a row, it looks like there could be a strong contingent of Irish people nominated for Oscars and other big film awards. Esther McCarthy looks at some of those in contention

Thu, 23 Nov, 2023