The Fastnet Film Festival has transformed the village of Schull into a bustling hub of celebrity activity since 2009, inspiring local residents like Triona McCarthy. Once distant from Hollywood, the village now hosts A-list stars such as Paul Mescal and Saoirse Ronan. McCarthy reminisces about her childhood, feeling a mix of disbelief and pride seeing these actors strolling in her hometown, where a cinema was a rarity during her youth. This festival has not only put Schull on the map but also instilled a sense of magic and opportunity for the local community.
As a child growing up in West Cork, I could never have dreamed that Hollywood stars would one day visit my hometown of Schull.
Today, I still have to pinch myself when I see A-listers like Paul Mescal, Saoirse Ronan and, last weekend, Barry Keoghan, Nicola Coughlan, Bill Pullman and Domhnall Gleeson walking around.
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