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Irish Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Mirror
Fair City star says birth of son has given him 'simpler way of looking at life'
Fair City star Ryan Andrews has told how he took no days off after the birth of his son, Rowen. The star welcomed his first child with wife Michaela on September 16 last year. Opening up about Rowen's arrival, the Dubliner said he had to rehearse 17 scenes during Michaela's labour in Holles Street Hospital in Dublin. He told us: "Rowen was born on September 16. I had to call into RTE. Michaela went a day early. I didn't sleep in three days. I had to go into the busiest week of my life on Fair City. "I had to do double scenes and at that time I used to MC the Late Late Show and we ran our stage school at three locations a week. "We were writing the Olympia panto as well. I didn't have a day off until January 16. "Michaela was in labour in Holles Street and I had 17 scenes to learn. I had the busiest two days. "Between every scene and every break, I was at home. I wasn't neglecting my family but once January came, I just realised how fast Rowen had grown up." He said since welcoming Rowen, he looks at life more simply. "He's nine months old now. Sometimes, with babies, I never listen to anybody, even my mam. Like every child, every pregnancy is different. We found our own way. "We're very lucky with him. Our whole lives have changed. It's all about Rowen now in the best possible way. "Becoming a dad has put a lot of things into perspective. I used to worry about things for no reason. "He makes us more happy than any job, or anything financial. It's a simpler way of looking at life." Ryan joked that he's already starting his son in showbusiness as Rowen was the baby in The Ferryman when he was just four months old. "We've been lucky in the industry… I would love for him to get into stage school, and I'd love him to learn because I don't remember anything from school, other than being on stage or stage school with friends." Barnardos ambassador Ryan was speaking as he took part in a 12-hour Riverdanceathon at the Gaiety Theatre in Dublin to help raise money for the children's charity. Over 580 dancers from dance schools across Ireland took part in the Riverdanceathon. Members of the Riverdance cast also joined in to start the event just before 10am on Thursday and again at lunchtime to perform three numbers from the show on the Gaiety Plaza as well as bringing it all to an end that evening. Through this partnership Riverdance hopes to raise funds and awareness for the work of Barnardos. Each year for its summer run at the Gaiety, Riverdance partners with a charity. Barnardos is Ireland's largest children's charity which helps and supports the most vulnerable children and families in society to achieve their full potential with the support of the public. To donate, log onto
Boston Globe
06-03-2025
- Boston Globe
Nael Nacer on all-inclusive resorts, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and his visit to Cuba
Advertisement Do you prefer booking trips through a travel agent or on your own? I usually book travel on my own, but I love the idea of using a trusted travel agent. Guidance is always appreciated. Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up Thoughts on an 'unplugged' vacation? Yes, please. It's hard to disconnect, but once you manage to do it, there's nothing better. Advertisement What has been your worst vacation experience? My wife and I went to a giant all-inclusive resort once and ... it was not my thing. There was a lot of drinking and it was very loud. It was all-inclusive — but totally secluded with a sort of party atmosphere, which wasn't exactly what we were after. What is your favorite childhood travel memory? I was lucky enough to go to Cuba with my family when I was in high school, and it's an astonishingly beautiful place. I dream of going back. Do you vacation to relax, to learn, or for the adventure of it all? I would say a healthy mix of adventure and relaxation. I like a good itinerary that has built-in downtime. What book do you plan on bringing with you to read on your next vacation? 'The Ferryman' by Justin Cronin. Or 'Project Hail Mary' by Andy Weir. If you could travel with one famous person/celebrity, who would it be? Lin-Manuel Miranda. He seems like a good fellow traveler: enthusiastic, thoughtful, funny, curious, and kind. Advertisement What is the best gift to give a traveler? Information. I love to plan, but all my best trips have been elevated by recommendations from friends, and I try to return the favor whenever possible. What is your go-to snack for a flight or a road trip? My absolute favorite flight snack is Fauchon mini-crepes. I only buy them at the airport, and it's become a ritual with my wife to crack open a box once the seatbelt sign is turned off. It's how we start and end almost all of our trips. On road trips, I like to munch on Combos while I drive. What is the coolest souvenir you've picked up on a vacation? My wife and I collect ornaments from every place we go, and we've gotten some really beautiful ones over the years. Putting them up at Christmas time is really special; we get to think about all the places we've been as we decorate the tree. What is your favorite app/website for travel? I don't really have a favorite, but I use Google Flights, Expedia, and Kayak. What has travel taught you? It's made me more curious, open, and grateful to be on this planet. There is so much beauty in the world, and so many ways to experience it. It feels essential to me to get out of the daily grind whenever possible and open up my world view, whether it's flying across the world or taking a day trip outside the city. What is your best travel tip? Stay hydrated. And have at least one activity every day; it can make short trips feel longer. Juliet Pennington can be reached at
