The actor passed away in August of last year. An inquest into the death of actor Alan ‘Ali’ Carter has revealed the cause of his death. Carter was best known for his role as Scorpio in Hardy Bucks. The 37-year-old was found dead in a house in Westport in August of 2024. A coroner’s report […]

11 months ago

‘You will be missed and fondly remembered by us all.’ Several members of the cast of Hardy Bucks have paid tribute to their co-star Alan ‘Ali’ Carter following his death earlier this week. The Mayo man, who featured in the beloved Irish comedy show as Scorpio Lyons, was found deceased at a house in Westport. […]

1 year ago

“Thanks for all the laughs” Tributes have poured in following the announcement that Hardy Bucks star Alan ‘Ali’ Carter has passed away. The Mayo man, who featured in the beloved Irish comedy show as Scorpio, was found deceased at a house in Westport. In a statement to JOE on Tuesday afternoon, a Gardaí spokesperson said: […]

1 year ago

“We’ll win your hearts in Mayo, but nothing else!” It’s hard to believe that it’s been over three years since Covid arrived on Irish shores, and lockdown began. One of the many industries affected by the health measures was the arts, with comedians stuck at home with nowhere to perform. Stephen Kelly, a member of […]

3 years ago

Eight shows are in production, but only three will hit TV. RTÉ’s Storyland is back, and there’s a strong chance we’ll see something we’ve never seen before. The program, in conjunction with Screen Ireland, has been responsible for getting several films and shows off the ground and on the air, perhaps most notably The Hardy […]

4 years ago

“I’m here now, everybody look.” At the start of the year, Derry Girls was added to Netflix global — meaning that audiences in the USA, Pakistan and South Africa got to watch it. It came as no surprise to us that Lisa McGee’s loveable coming-of-age comedy won rave reviews and quickly cemented itself as one […]

7 years ago