Sections
Home
Latest
Subscriber Only
Crosswords & Puzzles
Crosaire
Simplex
Sudoku
News Quiz
Ireland
Dublin
Education
Housing & Planning
Social Affairs
Stardust
Politics
Poll
Oireachtas
Common Ground
Elections & Referendums
Opinion
Editorials
An Irish Diary
Letters
Cartoon
Business
Budget 2026
Economy
Farming & Food
Financial Services
Innovation
Markets
Work
Commercial Property
World
Europe
UK
US
Canada
Australia
Africa
Americas
Asia-Pacific
Middle East
Sport
Rugby
Gaelic Games
Soccer
Golf
Racing
Athletics
Boxing
Cycling
Hockey
Tennis
Your Money
Pricewatch
Crime & Law
Courts
Property
Residential
Commercial Property
Interiors
Food
Drink
Recipes
Restaurants
Health
Your Family
Your Fitness
Your Wellness
Get Running
Life & Style
Fashion
Beauty
Fine Art & Antiques
Gardening
People
Travel
Culture
Art
Books
Film
Music
Stage
TV & Radio
Environment
Climate Crisis
Technology
Big Tech
Consumer Tech
Data & Security
Gaming
Science
Space
Media
Abroad
Obituaries
Transport
Motors
Car Reviews
Listen
Podcasts
In the News Podcast
The Women's Podcast
Inside Politics Podcast
Inside Business Podcast
The Counter Ruck Podcast
Ross O'Carroll-Kelly
Better with Money Podcast
Conversations with Parents Podcast
Early Edition Podcast
Video
Photography
Gaeilge
Scéal
Tuarascáil
History
Century
Student Hub
Offbeat
Family Notices
Opens in new window
Sponsored
Advertising Feature
Special Reports
Subscriber Rewards
Competitions
Newsletters
Weather Forecast
Subscriber Only
People
Kildare’s a bit blah but Paul Mescal has done more for it than the Naas ball ever could
Emer McLysaght: The Oscar-nominated actor whom the BBC called British has done more for the county than the Naas Ball could ever dream of
Oscar nominee: Paul Mescal's father, a primary teacher, gave his class the night off homework to celebrate. Photograph: Tom Jamieson/New York Times
Emer McLysaght
Fri Feb 03 2023 - 05:00
•
4 MIN READ
Emer McLysaght
Paul Mescal
Oscars
Maynooth
Celbridge
IN THIS SECTION
Inside a hospice at Christmas: ‘I didn’t know it was going to be like this. It’s beautiful here’
If I were in charge, I’d ban everything Christmassy until two weeks before
Words and phrases of 2025: Romo, forked, grey rocking and the Gen Z stare
I blame Little Women and Louisa May Alcott for my unrealistic expectations of Christmas
Christmas howlers: Irish comedians share their funniest moments from Christmases past
MOST READ
Man jailed for using Somali diplomatic passports to help women enter the State
Thousands celebrate ‘magical’ winter solstice sunrise at Newgrange ancient tomb
Drummer from The Script is landlord of mould-ridden ‘uninhabitable’ garden studio
Man who died after car skidded off Cork road into river had recently become father for second time
He was found dead in the Phoenix Park. It took a year to identify him as James O’Neill
READ NEXT
Rory McIlroy wins RTÉ Sportsperson of the Year
Man found dead in Phoenix Park was unidentified for a year, despite ID in pocket
LATEST STORIES
Morgan Rogers double sinks Manchester United and keeps Aston Villa on leaders’ heels
‘It would be a sin if he lost out’: Loughrea to appeal Cullen Killeen red card
Tracks report ‘weather gods’ behaving in advance of busy Christmas schedule
Love Lee: Colette Sheridan on a new exhibition celebrating Cork’s iconic river
Connacht’s nightmare before Christmas leaves them needing a quick recovery