John Carney
IrelandartistMaleb. 19727.7Global Dominance: 0.00%John Carney is an acclaimed Irish film director and screenwriter, best known for his film 'Sing Street,' which draws inspiration from his own experiences at a Dublin school.
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John Carney was present at Glen Hansard's funeral, joining the mourners.
A wicker coffin, a grieving widow and a son too young to be there – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-08-04
John Carney directed the film Once, which featured Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová.
Glen Hansard the film star was at the centre of two key moments in Irish cinema – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-29
John Carney is the director of the film Once, where Glen Hansard played a significant role.
Glen Hansard proved time and again that he could change hearts and minds – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-29
John Carney is known for directing the film 'Once' which became a sensation at the Sundance festival.
Jutarnji list - Vozi Porsche, ima palaču i pokrao je nekog tko skromno živi. Unatoč tome ga žalite. Majstorski!
Croatia· 2026-07-18
John Carney is known for directing the film 'Once' and his latest project 'Power Ballad'.
Jutarnji list - Vozi Porsche, ima palaču i pokrao je nekog tko skromno živi. Unatoč tome ga žaliteCroatia· 2026-07-17The trailer for Lionsgate's 'Power Ballad' directed by John Carney.
Paul Rudd calls airplane mode 'nonsense,' sparks airline etiquette debate
United States· 2026-06-01
John Carney directed the latest reliably charming diegetic musical Power Ballad.
Power Ballad, Tuner, Backrooms and Fairyland – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-05-31
John Carney directed the film Power Ballad, which will premiere at the Dublin International Film Festival.
Actor Jamie-Lee O’Donnell had ‘no nervousness’ featuring in Kneecap music video – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-29
Wilmington, Delaware Mayor John Carney blamed Philadelphia for the rise of homeless people in his city.
Delaware mayor blames Philadelphia for city's growing homeless crisisUnited States· 2025-11-07
John Carney is the director of the film Sing Street, which is part of the curriculum.
To teenage me, caring about exams felt like conforming. My kids are different – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-11
John Carney is mentioned as a filmmaker whose style is compared to that of the film.
Four new films to see this week – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-02
John Carney is mentioned as a friend to whom songs were dedicated during the performance.
Not a dry eye on the balcony for Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-01
John Carney’s Begin Again debuted at Toronto as Can a Song Save Your Life?
If you want to see how desperate Hollywood is, just look at what happens to movie titles – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-25
John Carney discusses tariff diplomacy under the Trump administration.
CHARLES PAYNE: Smoot-Hawley, tariffs and lessons from historyUnited States· 2025-04-09
Film director John Carney used the school as inspiration for his movie Sing Street.
Synge Street CBS board of management says it will ‘not proceed’ with move to Gaelcholáiste – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-14
