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RTÉ News
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- RTÉ News
Victoria Smurfit and Rivals cast worried about letting Rivals author down as they had too much fun filming
Victoria Smurfit has discussed how much fun Rivals was to make and how the cast were mindful of not letting author Jilly Cooper down. Rivals based on Jilly Coopers novel by the same name was set against the backdrop of the drama and shocking antics of the power-grabbing social elite of 1980s England, the story delves into the cut-throat world of independent British television in 1986. Speaking on the Lorraine TV show the 101 Dalmation actress said: "No scenery was left unchwewed by (her character) Maud, When you are an actress playing an actress, I feel like you have licence to chew all the furniture and you are playing with such incredible people." "You know, Aidan Turner is my husband, drop the mic." The Ballykissangel star added. Asked if she had read the Jilly Cooper books, The Beach actress said:" I devoured them,I read them all, my mum had them, I'd steal them, Where on earth, where is Rivals? " I'd take it out from under the bed, 'mum you left it in the kitchen', gaslighting her, but yes, no, I loved them all and when I heard it, they were casting - I sort of begged my agent to please get me in there." Speaking about the cast having an absolute blast and how it wasnt like work. and how that sometimes does'nt translate into screen, Lorraine asked was this a worry? The Bloodlands actress said: "100% that was the secret fear, we all had, we've all had far too much fun for this to be any good and you know to be able of us wanted to let Jilly down. "We are all deeply in love with her, she is the most glorious, sprightly, funny, smart, naughty, she is divine, and none of us wanted to let her down. so We all secretly worried that it would'nt translate as we had too much fun. Thankfully it did, I think the world really needed a good laugh." The About a Boy actress explained.
The Independent
17-03-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Thousands of people attend St Patrick's Day parade in Dublin
Thousands of people are filling the streets of Dublin to watch Ireland's national St Patrick's Day parade. Children, adults and visitors from across the world were packing the city centre, with many adorned in green, to celebrate the festivities which began at noon. People gathered at the barriers from early Monday morning in green and tricolour gear. Many brought snacks and hot drinks as they eagerly awaited the noon start time. The holiday commemorates Ireland's patron saint and has become popular around the world. The Dublin parade features performers dressed in various costumes and lots of colours, who will make their way past Dublin's landmark streets. It is expected to stay dry throughout Monday as revellers party for the patron saint. As previously announced, actress Victoria Smurfit is this year's Grand Marshal. Smurfit said it is an 'incredible honour' to be part of the event. 'Celebrating St Patrick's Day, for me, is an opportunity to eat all the good things, laugh at all the daft things. It's about entertainment. It's about freedom of your spirit,' she told the PA news agency. 'It's about being as Irish as you can possibly be, because being Irish is a passport to being accepted wherever you go, because we bring joy and fun, we bring comedy, we bring music and dance and theatre. 'It's just an incredible honour to spend this particular day in the centre of Dublin, in the centre of the parade, and be able to see all the kids and all the people and to be part of that.' She added: 'My daughter Evie is here with me and her best friend Violet, she's like another daughter to me. My cousins are also coming. 'It's going to be a fun day, good family day, as it should be. 'I love the people, the vibe, the excitement, the buzz, the kids on shoulders, the shouting and roaring and the laughing and just joy.' Speaking about the moment she was asked to be the Grand Marshal, she said: 'I always say to myself, whenever you get a kind of a wash of nerves go over you when you're asked to do something, always do it. 'I had that for this. 'I'm just incredibly honoured. I really, really am. 'It's an extraordinary event to be part of in any way, shape or form, but to be the Grand Marshal is really exciting.'
The Independent
17-03-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Thousands expected to attend St Patrick's Day parade in Dublin
Thousands of people are expected to fill the streets of Dublin to watch Ireland's national St Patrick's Day parade on Monday. Children, adults and visitors from across the world will pack the city centre, with many expected to be adorned in green, to celebrate the festivities. People are gathering at the barriers from early Monday morning in green and tricolour gear. Many have brought snacks and hot drinks as they eagerly await the noon start time. The holiday commemorates Ireland's patron saint and has become popular around the world. The Dublin parade will feature performers dressed in various costumes and lots of colours, and will make their way past Dublin's landmark streets. It is expected to stay dry throughout Monday as revellers party for the patron saint. As previously announced, actress Victoria Smurfit is this year's Grand Marshal. Smurfit said it is an 'incredible honour' to be part of the event. 'Celebrating St Patrick's Day, for me, is an opportunity to eat all the good things, laugh at all the daft things. It's about entertainment. It's about freedom of your spirit,' she told the PA news agency. 'It's about being as Irish as you can possibly be, because being Irish is a passport to being accepted wherever you go, because we bring joy and fun, we bring comedy, we bring music and dance and theatre. 'It's just an incredible honour to spend this particular day in the centre of Dublin, in the centre of the parade, and be able to see all the kids and all the people and to be part of that.' She added: 'My daughter Evie is here with me and her best friend Violet, she's like another daughter to me. My cousins are also coming. 'It's going to be a fun day, good family day, as it should be. 'I love the people, the vibe, the excitement, the buzz, the kids on shoulders, the shouting and roaring and the laughing and just joy.' Speaking about the moment she was asked to be the Grand Marshal, she said: 'I always say to myself, whenever you get a kind of a wash of nerves go over you when you're asked to do something, always do it. 'I had that for this. 'I'm just incredibly honoured. I really, really am. 'It's an extraordinary event to be part of in any way, shape or form, but to be the Grand Marshal is really exciting.'
Yahoo
17-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Thousands expected to attend St Patrick's Day parade in Dublin
Thousands of people are expected to fill the streets of Dublin to watch Ireland's national St Patrick's Day parade on Monday. Children, adults and visitors from across the world will pack the city centre, with many expected to be adorned in green, to celebrate the festivities. People are gathering at the barriers from early Monday morning in green and tricolour gear. Many have brought snacks and hot drinks as they eagerly await the noon start time. The holiday commemorates Ireland's patron saint and has become popular around the world. The Dublin parade will feature performers dressed in various costumes and lots of colours, and will make their way past Dublin's landmark streets. It is expected to stay dry throughout Monday as revellers party for the patron saint. As previously announced, actress Victoria Smurfit is this year's Grand Marshal. Smurfit said it is an 'incredible honour' to be part of the event. 'Celebrating St Patrick's Day, for me, is an opportunity to eat all the good things, laugh at all the daft things. It's about entertainment. It's about freedom of your spirit,' she told the PA news agency. 'It's about being as Irish as you can possibly be, because being Irish is a passport to being accepted wherever you go, because we bring joy and fun, we bring comedy, we bring music and dance and theatre. 'It's just an incredible honour to spend this particular day in the centre of Dublin, in the centre of the parade, and be able to see all the kids and all the people and to be part of that.' She added: 'My daughter Evie is here with me and her best friend Violet, she's like another daughter to me. My cousins are also coming. 'It's going to be a fun day, good family day, as it should be. 'I love the people, the vibe, the excitement, the buzz, the kids on shoulders, the shouting and roaring and the laughing and just joy.' Speaking about the moment she was asked to be the Grand Marshal, she said: 'I always say to myself, whenever you get a kind of a wash of nerves go over you when you're asked to do something, always do it. 'I had that for this. 'I'm just incredibly honoured. I really, really am. 'It's an extraordinary event to be part of in any way, shape or form, but to be the Grand Marshal is really exciting.'
