Episode 97 - Wanted: David Ireland - Dead or Alive!

Not all the Talking Derry Girls listeners are aware that Pauline, Marie-Louise and Jeanie have appeared in Derry Girls. They try not to talk about it …much! They attended the funeral of Sean Devlin (Clare's Da ). Now the Dust to Dust and Ashes to Ashes have settled, the tears have dried and Clare has run off after some rich Lord in Bridgerton, the TDGs thought maybe it was safe to talk about their starring roles again. David Ireland was summoned , we're not sure if Carlos Santini brought him from beyond the grave, but he was coming through loud and clear. He talks about acting in Derry Girls, gives budding actors some audition tips and tells how his writing for stage and now screen has maybe eclipsed his love for performing.  Buckle up and put hot drinks aside, snorting hot beverages is a major possibility while listening to this one… David Ireland aka Sean Devlin (Clare’s Da) -  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Ireland_(playwright) https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0409854/ David Ireland’s routine (he got Jeanie’d on this one)  https://www.irishnews.com/lifestyle/health/2023/09/21/news/playwright_david_ireland_i_ve_had_to_learn_to_forgive_and_be_forgiven_rebuild_bridges_and_move_on-3613997/ Cyprus Avenue - play be David Ireland. (on soon in Glasgow)  https://www.paviliontheatre.co.uk/shows/cyprus-avenue/ It might be available as a screener!   https://royalcourttheatre.com/whats-on/cyprus-avenue-film/ Liz Lewin (exec producer Derry Girls and commissioned The Lovers by David Ireland.   https://www.curtisbrown.co.uk/client/liz-lewin Kevin McAleer (retiring)  https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2024/0212/1431811-kevin-mcaleer-to-retire-from-stand-up-after-40-years/ The Lovers - David Ireland Sky  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Lovers_(2023_TV_series) Johnny Flynn  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johnny_Flynn https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1926865/ Roisin Gallagher  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roisin_Gallagher https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3481069/ So I said Yes - play by David Ireland. Paul Mallon aka Dennis is in this.. we’ve talked about it before on the podcast and how it shocked Marie-Louise.  https://irishplayography.com/play?playid=33493 Ulster American - play by David Ireland.  https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2023/nov/27/woody-harrelson-andy-serkis-louisa-harland-ulster-american-bobby-sands-derry-girls Woody Harrelson’s film - Lost in London; Louisa Harland  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lost_in_London The Fifth Step - play by David Ireland.  https://www.nationaltheatrescotland.com/events/the-fifth-step Renegade Nell -https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14502758/ Derry Girls Exhibition extended for another year -https://www.belfastlive.co.uk/news/derry-girls-experience-museum-exhibit-28615827 Episodes referenced from Talking Derry Girls Podcast  Ep 1 - Dear Diary  Ep 40 - The Reunion  Ep 41 - Halloween