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Irish Independent
2 days ago
- Irish Independent
Seán McGinley: ‘It was inevitable... but we were dancing around each other for a long time before we actually got together'
Actor Seán McGinley (69) lives in Dublin with his wife, actress Marie Mullen, with whom he has two daughters. McGinley has appeared in numerous theatre, film and TV productions, including 'The Field', 'Michael Collins', 'Braveheart', 'Family' and 'The Butcher Boy'.


The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- The Irish Sun
TV show Taskmaster launches new free experiences across top UK attractions this summer
FANS of the comedy series Taskmaster, where comedians compete in a series of usually embarrassing and tricky tasks, need to check out this new experience. This summer, English Heritage and Taskmaster have joined forces to bring family fun and games to 17 historical sites across the UK - and it's absolutely free. Advertisement 4 You can play Taskmaster at 17 English Heritage sites across the UK Credit: 4 The experience is complete free and is included with the price of entry for the site Credit: Taskmaster, the Channel 4 show, sees five comedians attempt a series of strange and hilarious tasks set by The ultimate goal is to score the most points by impressing the Taskmaster himself, Greg Davies. By the end of the series, the Now, families across the UK can give the TV show a go in their own way. Advertisement Read More on UK Attractions Across various English Heritage sites like These family-friendly tasks are full of laughs, and while the experience is suitable for all ages, it's likely they'll prove to be trickier than you think. After all, the tasks in the TV show are known for being much harder in real-life than in theory. Over the course of the experience there are six challenges in total. Advertisement Most read in Family Exclusive Exclusive Each one takes up to five minutes, so you really can take your time in perfecting the task and beating your opponents. The challenges are spread out over each of the heritage sites and will be clearly marked so you won't miss them. Taskmaster viewers all say the same thing as series 15 winner is revealed - and next batch of celebrities are confirmed 4 The experience is based on the Channel 4 comedy series Credit: Avalon While it's summer, make sure you dress for rain or shine as it will be outside. Advertisement At the end, you can tot up your scores to reveal the winner. The only downside is that neither Alex nor Greg will be there give you a round of applause. The experience runs from now until August 31, 2025. The best bit is that the Taskmaster challenge is at no extra cost either - it's included in your entry ticket to each Advertisement The price of entry at each English Heritage site does vary, for example, entry to At Stonehenge, entry for adults start at £27.20 with children costing upwards from £17.20. For any English Heritage members, entry to each site is completely free. While you can't book ahead for the Taskmaster challenge, you can book a day ticket to the site online, and save 15 per cent if you book before the day of your visit. Advertisement Or you can choose to buy a membership from £42 meaning you get free entry to over 400 sites across the UK. You can bring up to six children under 18 per adult for free and members' kids eat free this summer too at certain English Heritage cafes. Here are Plus, this Advertisement Here's A List of Participating English Heritage Sites Dover Castle Osborne Walmer Castle Audley End Battle Abbey Beeston Castle Belsay Hall Bolsover Castle Brodsworth Hall Carisbrooke Castle Eltham Palace and Gardens Framlingham Castle Kenilworth Castle Pendennis Castle Scarborough Castle Stonehenge Wrest Park 4 Taskmaster and English Heritage has teamed up for a family-friendly experience Credit: English Heritage


The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- The Irish Sun
Hollywood actor Mel Gibson set to return to Meath next month in celebration of the 30th anniversary of Braveheart
AWARD-winning Hollywood actor Mel Gibson is set to return to Co Meath next month to help celebrate the 30th anniversary of the acclaimed Braveheart film. The 3 Hollywood actor Mel Gibson is set to return to Trim for an event celebrating Braveheart's 30th anniversary Credit: Getty Images 3 Event organiser Eric Lawlor said it will be a quick stop by before he heads to shoot another movie Credit: Journalist Collect Mel will stay at an undisclosed private venue in the county with Eric himself has a special attachment to the movie as his late brother Sean Lawlor played Malcolm Wallace in the hit. Sean, who also appeared in James Cameron's "This news is just fantastic," said Eric. READ MORE IN SHOWBIZ "Dave O'Hara who also starred in Braveheart was a personal friend of my brother Sean and so he got in touch with Mel and persuaded him to come to Ireland. "He said Mel, you gotta do this for the 30th anniversary of Braveheart - and so he is coming for the weekend. "The timing was perfect as he will leave Trim and travel on to Rome where he is making his latest film" During the visit Mel will catch up with a large number of other cast members from Most read in Celebrity And he will attend a number of concerts and the screening of the film on Saturday night before leaving Meath on the Sunday. Since the making of Braveheart, Mel has kept in touch with the historic town and was awarded the 'Freeman of Trim' status. Braveheart fans go mad for Mel Gibson as he's asked about independence He also sent a message over to the town on the 25th anniversary of the movie. The global hit was nominated for ten Mel is due to sign 200 posters on Saturday, 9th August at Trim Castle Hotel in aid of the Irish Equity Benevolent Fund but Eric warns timing is too tight for people to spend time with the actor. "It will be a quick in and out here as we have to get 200 posters signed in two hours but there will be, no doubt, other opportunities to get a selfie with him," he laughed. The King John's This includes those by actor Patrick Bergin, local singer Leah Barniville the Irish Philharmonic Orchestra under conductor Niall O'Sullivan. Tickets and further information on the event can be obtained from 3 The acclaimed film Braveheart took home five Academy Awards Credit: Getty