The Cork actor's breakthrough role as Billy Murphy in The Young Offenders film and subsequent TV series brought him to fame in both Ireland and the UK, showcasing his talent and versatility

As The Young Offenders returns, Shane Casey, who plays the iconic Billy Murphy, tells CARA O’DOHERTY of his love for his character and co-stars, and why Cork actors are having ‘a moment’

The Young Offenders is back for a fourth series on BBC1

JENNIFER HORGAN catches up with actor Hilary Rose as she prepares to bring the cast of ‘The Young Offenders’ back together at Cork Opera House for a special live podcastI’m inspired by people who live wild and free, hence the title. These are people who live life to the beat of their own drum, in whatever field.

Actress Jennifer Barry, best known for her role in The Young Offenders, opens up about her mental health battles, in a bid to help other young people, writes IRENE HALPIN LONG

OUR two favourite Cork boyos are soon to be back in town as The Young Offenders ramps up for the second series.

The hit TV show, The Young Offenders, were filming their second season in Cork again today. {element}The cast and crew were spotted in Hawthorn Mews, Dublin Hill early this morning with a horse and cart and a stretch hummer limousine parked close by.

The hit Cork TV show, The Young Offenders, were filming their second season in the English Market last night. Alex Murphy who plays Conor MacSweeney and Chris Walley who plays Jock O'Keeffe were spotted in behind K O'Connell Fish Merchants' counter.

As The Young Offenders TV series continues, ELAINE DUGGAN caught up with one of the stars of the show, Hilary Rose — Conor’s feisty mother — to chat to her about growing up in Cork, life as a DJ and why she returned to college just ten years ago to pursue her acting dream