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Saipan kicks off Irish premiere at Cork Film Festival

Saipan kicks off Irish premiere at Cork Film Festival

The stars and filmmakers behind Saipan, a new film charting the explosive fallout between Roy Keane and Mick McCarthy during Ireland's 2002 World Cup preparations, opened the Cork International Film Festival this evening. Lead actor Éanna...

Owner:  Irish Government
Saipan stars to appear on Late Late

Saipan stars to appear on Late Late

Published: Thu 6 Nov 2025, 5:48 PM Actors Steve Coogan and Éanna Hardwicke will be on the Late Late Show this week to talk about their starring roles in Saipan, the highly anticipated film revisiting the infamous 2002 World Cup bust-up between...

Owner:  Frank Mulrennan & John Keogan & John Wood
'I'm just doing my version of it': Saipan premiere kicks off Cork International Film Festival

'I'm just doing my version of it': Saipan premiere kicks off Cork International Film Festival

Irish actor Éanna Hardwicke has said he took a “two-pronged approach” to playing football legend Roy Keane in the new film Saipan, which delves into Ireland's controversy-hit World Cup campaign 23 years ago. “The film was never a biopic, and I...

Owner:  Irish Times Trust
Éanna Hardwicke to open up on playing Roy Keane in Saipan film on Late Late Show
‘There’s no going back now’ – Roy Keane admits he always knew he’d be a loser in Saipan row with Mick McCarthy

‘There’s no going back now’ – Roy Keane admits he always knew he’d be a loser in Saipan row with Mick McCarthy

Owner:  Van Puijenbroek & Baert Families, Thomas Leysen
Carol Lee’s victory in Korea shines spotlight on Saipan tennis

Carol Lee’s victory in Korea shines spotlight on Saipan tennis

Carol Lee trains at an American Memorial Park tennis court on Monday afternoon. Photo by James F. Sablan Jr.By James Sablan james@mvariety.com Variety News Staff IN a milestone achievement for both her career and her home in the CNMI, professional...

Owner:  Younis Family
Health and fitness industry muscles into the economy of Saipan

Health and fitness industry muscles into the economy of Saipan

The facility features four regulation pickleball courts, industrial-grade fans, and ample lighting, offering an air-cooled, bright environment suited for both beginners and serious players. Membership is $20 a month, which includes open play from...

Owner:  Fong Family
McDonald’s Guam and Saipan donates over $5k to Ronald McDonald House

McDonald’s Guam and Saipan donates over $5k to Ronald McDonald House

This donation will provide meaningful support to families of children facing severe illnesses, helping them access essential care, resources, and accommodations while their children receive medical treatment.

Owner:  Pacific Telestations LLC
Register today for Saipan Chamber meeting!

Register today for Saipan Chamber meeting!

(SCC) — Don’t miss your chance to join the Saipan Chamber of Commerce for its November General Membership Meeting, happening this Wednesday, November 5, at Hibiscus Hall, Crowne Plaza Resort. With only one day left to register, now’s the time to...

Owner:  Younis Family
Saipan: The battle of Roy and Mick, revisited on the silver screen

Saipan: The battle of Roy and Mick, revisited on the silver screen

Following a very public spat between Republic of Ireland manager Mick McCarthy and star player Roy Keane on the eve of the World Cup, Roy departed a shambolic Saipan training camp in high dudgeon, and a baying mob (us, that is) rushed to take...

Owner:  Irish Times Trust
Incredible guests revealed for this week's Late Late Show

Incredible guests revealed for this week's Late Late Show

Actors Steve Coogan and Éanna Hardwicke will be on the Late Late Show this week to talk about their starring roles in Saipan, the highly anticipated film revisiting the infamous 2002 World Cup bust-up between Ireland manager Mick McCarthy and star...

Owner:  Malcolm Denmark
Mail voting in the US: Data points to very low fraud and significant benefits to voters

Mail voting in the US: Data points to very low fraud and significant benefits to voters

*Note that this methodology includes some sections and footnotes from the above piece for clarity and readability. As our analysis focuses on four of the five most recent general elections (2016, 2018, 2020, and 2022), we relied on the records of...

Owner:  Brookings Institution
Spooky fun and family spirit fill Saipan on Halloween night

Spooky fun and family spirit fill Saipan on Halloween night

1) Gov. David M. Apatang, center, with Rotary Club of Saipan Past President Joann Aquino, Indigenous Affairs Office Resident Executive Luella I. Marciano and staff at American Memorial Park for the club’s Trunk-or-Treat event on Friday....

Owner:  Younis Family
Late Late Show guest line-up revealed - with a promise of 'BIG news' on the Toy Show
OPINION Bevacqua: Thankful for the return of CHamoru artifacts more than 100 years later
Lee Si Young Welcomes Her Second Child: A New Beginning for the Actress and Mother
Micronesia Conservation Trust receives $12M gift from MacKenzie Scott

Micronesia Conservation Trust receives $12M gift from MacKenzie Scott

The Micronesia Conservation Trust received a $12 million unrestricted gift from Yield Giving, a major boost to its mission of protecting the environment and sustaining the way of life in the region. Yield Giving is the philanthropic organization...

Owner:  Kaleo Moylan
Recent bottomfish survey in the Northern Mariana Islands provides valuable data and fosters a new community
PIC Saipan Duck Race donates proceeds to fight cancer

PIC Saipan Duck Race donates proceeds to fight cancer

PIC Assistant General Manager Dennis Tababa, left, and other members of the PIC management team hand a $7,000 donation to Commonwealth Cancer Association at the Pacific Islands Club Saipan on Wednesday. Contributed photo(Press Release) — The...

Owner:  Younis Family
Joy Barcoma reacts with humor after Miss Earth 2025 loss

Joy Barcoma reacts with humor after Miss Earth 2025 loss

MANILA, Philippines — While some pageant fans were disheartened that the Philippines’ Joy Barcoma didn’t make it to the Final Four of Miss Earth 2025, the beauty queen kept spirits high by responding with her signature wit and heartfelt gratitude...

Owner:  Dante Ang

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