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Esther McCarthy

Dublin

Journalist at Freelance

News and Features Editor at Irish Examiner

Journalist. News/features @IrishExaminer, @sundayworld @INM. Irish film @ScreenDaily. Film on Movies & Booze @SeanMoncrieff. helloesthermccarthy@gmail

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Articles

  • Fran the Man director on how he worked on series from hospital after cancer surgery

    2 weeks ago | sundayworld.com | Esther McCarthy

    Stephen Bradley was initially diagnosed with stage IV bowel cancer in 2016. Days after wrapping on new Irish comedy Fran the Man, filmmaker Stephen Bradley turned to another major project he had to take on. As he filmed the movie on the streets of the capital, Stephen knew he needed lung surgery as cancer that had been treated with radiotherapy had recurred.

  • Wish List: From treasured memories to outdoor living colour

    2 weeks ago | irishexaminer.com | Esther McCarthy

    We can’t wait to check out The Montenotte’s inaugural art and sculpture exhibition in partnership with the fabulous Ruth Liddle and Ken Folan of The Kildare Gallery. This collaboration marks the first showcase within the hotel’s walls, building on a six-year partnership that has brought acclaimed sculpture exhibitions to stunning Victorian sunken gardens. It’s on display now.

  • Esther McCarthy: I have nothing but respect for the children participating in Feis Maitiú

    2 weeks ago | irishexaminer.com | Esther McCarthy

    It might be hard to believe now, but I was painfully shy as a child — outside the house. At home, I was as brazen as the next kid, but in the glare of the gaze of the general public, I shrank. I hated people looking at me. I remember the exquisite agony of being ushered out to dance in the Owenahincha Hotel where we used to go for holidays with my aunty. The band playing, everyone swinging, I would refuse point blank to go on the dance floor.

  • Esther McCarthy: Odes to Irish mammies of all types, from cool moms to mothers-in-law

    3 weeks ago | irishexaminer.com | Esther McCarthy

    It is Mother’s Day tomorrow. I always get wonderful homemade cards from my boys, and I treasure them greatly. Every year, they are personal, poignant, and perfect. But it got me thinking... Wouldn’t it be great if there were verses for all the different types of mammies out there?

  • Some Like It Hot: Irish film producer Ed Guiney picks his favourite screenplays

    4 weeks ago | irishexaminer.com | Esther McCarthy

    Some of the world’s most respected screenwriters are heading to Ireland for Storyhouse, an annual festival which champions the art of storytelling for the screen. Storyhouse is a not-for-profit initiative spearheaded by Academy Award-nominated producer and co-CEO of Element Pictures, Ed Guiney. Storyhouse Lab, an interactive programme for emerging writers, will take place in conjunction with the festival, which is already sold out. “This year, we've got a great lineup,” says Guiney.

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Esther McCarthy
Esther McCarthy @Esthermccarthy
10 Apr 25

RT @Scannain_com: Irish production company @ElementPictures will return to the @cannes Film Festival with two titles in Official Selection…

Esther McCarthy
Esther McCarthy @Esthermccarthy
8 Apr 25

I spoke with Pierce Brosnan about Mobland, Ireland and the early turning points in his career. https://t.co/C1bi0eg176

Esther McCarthy
Esther McCarthy @Esthermccarthy
3 Apr 25

Spotted at a barbershop window in Glasnevin today. https://t.co/HhP1XbZMDT