#71 | Neilí Conroy | Actor

Episode #71 of FNI Wrapchat on the Headstuff podcast network is the brilliant Neili Conroy. Neilí has worked as an Actor in film, television and theatre for over twenty years. She's one of three performers from her Family, Following in the footsteps of her Father Brendan and forging a career along with her Brother Rúaidhrí. After getting her break in Roddy Doyle’s excellent ‘Family’ as a teenager, she has continued to work steadily in Irish film, television and theatre. She is best known for her work in Irish films such as  The Van, Intermission, Kisses and The General and on television in Love/Hate,The Clinic and most recently becoming a series regular in the hugely popular Rte Soap Fair City. Neilí talks very very candidly about what it is to be a female Actor in this country, What it was like working on some of the more successful Films Ireland has produced over the last 25 years and what it's like being from a family of Actors and the support it brings, how Important going back to education was for her and how important staying active and busy is to stay happy and sharp. We're delighted to be joined by one of Ireland's most talented Actors and recognisable faces this week.  In the meantime, Check out our most recent Podcasts brought to you by Wildcard Distribution with Writer/Director Ciaran Cassidy. #WeAreFni Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Sticher or wherever you get your Podcasts. https://www.headstuff.org/fni-wrap-chat/ Support FNI on: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/fni

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Film Network Ireland's Wrap Chat Podcast is the Irish Film Industry Podcast. Hosted and produced by freelancers. Founded by Paul Butler Lennox and Paul Webster in 2017, they were joined in 2020 by an exceedingly talented line up of presenters including Mia Mullarkey, Sean T. O Malley and Remie Michelle Clarke and more recently by the indomitable Georgina McKevitt, Mark Monks (who is also our engineer)  and Luke Brabazon. It is a show about and for Irish filmmakers of all levels and industry enthusiasts. A library of personal experiences in Irish Film, Animation, Audio and TV. We're also delighted to welcome the wonderful host Keith O'Grady Director and the insightful views of Animator Carla Lennon as a host focusing on the irish Animation industry. We endeavour to bring you regular interviews with the most exciting voices working in the Irish Film and Television industries, from directors and producers to actors and casting agents to editors and cinematographers. Please Support Fni Wrapchat on https://www.buymeacoffee.com/fni Wrap Chat is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and wherever you get your awesome audio content. Please Check out our social media pages: https://facebook.com/filmnetworkireland https://instagram.com/filmnetworkireland https://twitter.com/Fni_film https://linktr.ee/fni https://WeAreFni.com for more #WeAreFni #FNI #YouAreFni