Harry Potter & Miriam's Brood...

It is the general consensus that bit o' alright RTE broadcaster Miriam O'Callaghan is one rather hot Momma. And at almost 50 she's still improving like a fine wine. She attended the Harry Potter & The Half-blood Prince Premiere last week with her massive brood in tow. In fact, she has sooo many kids folks that she actually lives in a shoe...

Miriam O'Callaghan

There is no doubt that veteran TV and Radio personality Miriam O'Callaghan is the thinking man's bit o' crumpet. Combined with the fact that she has EIGHT kids, has a busy high pressure job, and STILL manages to look fab at fifty - we reckon the blonde broadcaster is a proper role model for Irish women...

Miriam O'Callaghan and kids (Jessica, Georgina, Clara, Connor, Jack, Daniel)

We caught up with our Mizza at the Harry Potter Premiere in The Savoy last week where she was accompanied by six of her eight children: Jessica, Georgina, Clara, Connor, Jack, and Daniel... No wonder she works so hard folks - just buying this lot popcorn & coke each would put a serious dent in your finances.

Matthew Lewis, Evanna Lynch

And unlike so many other Irish movie screenings - we actually got a few cast members from the Harry Potter franchise on the red carpet at The Savoy last week. Irish apprentice witch Evanna Lynch (plays Luna Lovegood) and her wannabe wizard co-star Matthew Lewis (plays Neville Longbottom) were in situ for the Premiere...

Evanna Lynch with parents Donal & Marguerite

Seeing as there is such a distinct lack of Irish actresses making waves in the movie industry outside of Ireland, it was a breath of fresh air to catch-up with talented Evanna Lynch at the movie launch. And like a true Termonfeckin gal, wee Eva brought her parents Donal & Marguerite along for the night.

Aoife McCourt

The other main Irish contingent in the Harry Potter films (excluding Michael Gambon and the late Richard Harris of course), Devon Murray, couldn't make his hometown premiere due to other Potteresque commitments abroad. But he did send his hot new girlfriend Aoife McCourt along in his place...

Siobhan O'Connor

Other guests on the red carpet included: Siobhan O'Connor, Lisa Cannon, Roisin Tierney Crowe & Darren Kennedy, Elaine Crowley, Martin King with wife Jenny McCarthy & kids, plus many more...

Lisa Cannon

Despite not being our preferred cup o’ Darjeeling, this latest Harry Potter installment is getting great reviews. It's in cinemas now, so go have a WANDer down to your local cinematoruim for a looksee.

Roisin Tierney Crowe, Darren Kennedy

Elaine Crowley

Martin King, Jenny McCarthy & kids

Mary Egan (fan)