The Byrne-ing News, August 2013 Edition

Regular readers at Byrneholics might be enlightened about all of the August happenings, but chances are you missed something. And before the recap of what transpired in the World of Byrne during August, here are a couple of items to note on your calendar for this Fall: mill valley film […]

QUIRKE: Report from Edinburgh + Book News

I am sorry to report that there is no information on the series premiere  of Quirke on BBC1 yet, but there is still lots of news to share! And once the date is announced, you will definitely see it here. In the meantime, if you would care to obsess over […]

Meet Gabriel Byrne as Quirke: Preview Video

Gabriel Byrne, other cast members, and the directors of the individual episodes of this new BBC1 mini-series talk about Quirke in this brief video introduction to the dark and mysterious world of the troubled Dublin pathologist. Favorite quote: “People say: ‘Oh, yes, things were simpler then,’ but actually, they weren’t. […]

QUIRKE leads Fall RTÉ Schedule

August 9: A brief update to note that Vikings will premiere on RTÉ Two, so Gabriel Byrne will be in two series on Irish television this Fall! — RTÉ in Ireland has published their Fall programming booklet and Quirke has a prominent role to play in it! Check out this […]

QUIRKE at Edinburgh Festivals + DVD News

Among the screenings and Q&As provided by the BBC at the Edinburgh Festivals this month is our favorite Irish pathologist/detective/romantic antihero, Quirke. Quirke is front and center at the main BBC website outlining this year’s line-up at the Festivals and Gabriel Byrne looks just like everyone thinks Quirke should look. […]

The Byrne-ing News, July 2013 Edition

It is summer! One might think that things would slow down a bit in the world of Byrne, but no. Things are hopping! Mr. Byrne himself appears to be in Ireland taking a bit of a very well-deserved vacation. Here you see him arriving at The Bord Gais Energy Theatre […]