Signed copies of my book "Elvis and Ireland", covering the story of Elvis Presley's life & career & his influence & impact in Ireland are now in stock at the @newbridgesilver & Museum of Style Icons in #Newbridge, Co.Kildare where clothing worn by #Elvis has held pride of place.
The St. Patrick's Day annual 2026 of Ireland's Own includes my latest article, this time on Northern Irish actor & writer Joseph Tomelty who became a playwright & stage actor before venturing into movies such as "A Night To Remember" (1958).
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My latest article in "Ireland's Own" remembers Ireland's Maureen Delany, the Co. Kilkenny born actress & singer noted for her performances & being one of the National Theatre's big stars before she turned to movies
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"Elvis and Ireland" examines his influence in Ireland, the secular changes his music & performances spearheaded here and how Ireland's music industry changed & evolved. Elvis is a massive worldwide cultural force. That will never end.
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"Elvis and Ireland" by Ivor Casey - A social document of Elvis Presley's influence on #Irish popular music. A historical study of #Elvis' life, career & impact in Ireland.
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From studying law to acting on stage to appearing in films such as "The Quiet Man" to becoming a Hollywood producer of classic shows like "Batman" & "Wonder Woman", Irish man Charles B. Fitzsimons is the subject of my latest article in "Ireland's Own".
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This year marks Irish actor & freedom fighter Arthur Shields' 130th birthday. My latest article in "Ireland's Own" remembers the performer who went from the @AbbeyTheatre to Hollywood, appearing in "How Green Was My Valley" & "The Quiet Man".
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My 2nd article as a journalist, aged 19, published in The Sunday Independent on 17 August 2003. @Independent_ie
The article covered my personal interest in the life & career of #Elvis, challenged myths & highlighted why he was one of the greatest singers.
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From his appearances in over 100 movies including "Mutiny On The Bounty" (1962) & "Star Wars" (1977), Dublin born character actor Eddie Byrne is the subject of my latest article in "Ireland's Own" marking what would have been his 115th birthday.
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The "Ireland's Own New Year Annual 2026" features my latest article, this time marking 45 years of the classic 1980's Super-soap "Dynasty" which was one of the most glamorous & most watched TV shows of all time.
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My latest article in "Ireland's Own" remembers Irish actor Forrester Harvey who appeared in over 100 movies, acting in a range of small to big roles including working with comedy duo Laurel and Hardy and on two occasions with Alfred Hitchcock.
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Ireland's first Oscar winning actor, Barry Fitzgerald is the subject of my next article in the January 2026 edition of "Ireland's Eye", marking 65 years since the death of Ireland's first major movie star, who appeared in hits like "How Green Was My Valley" & "Going My Way".
Kathleen Ryan, a leading lady in some major Hollywood movies for just ten years, is the latest in my series of deceased Irish actors in the recent "Ireland's Own".
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Moyna Macgill, the Irish actress and mother of Angela Lansbury died 50 years ago, writes Ivor Casey in this week’s Ireland’s Own.
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From her own accomplishments as a theatre and screen actress to her notoriety of being mother to Hollywood legend Angela Lansbury, Belfast born Moyna Macgill is the subject of my latest article in "Ireland's Own", marking 50 years since her death.
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"When Ireland starred in Christmas films" is my article in the Ireland's Own Christmas Annual 2025, telling the story of Ireland on Screen, when the nation was featured in Festive films.
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