Aspiring screen performers and anyone curious about life on a television set are being invited to apply as extras for the second season of a major historical drama filming in County Wicklow.
The Amazon Prime production, currently operating under the codename “Bluetooth,” has been described as an epic “swords and shields” saga. Its first season has already been filmed and is expected to premiere early next year, while production on the second instalment is due to run from August until November 2026.
Casting organisers hope to recruit thousands of people from across Ireland for a wide variety of scenes. No previous acting experience is required, and applications are welcomed from people of different ages, appearances, ethnicities, religions and cultural backgrounds.
The team is also interested in applicants with distinctive skills or experience, including musicians, athletes, tradespeople, animal handlers and speakers of different languages. However, the organisers have stressed that this is not an exhaustive list and that everyone who meets the basic eligibility requirements is encouraged to attend.
Following an earlier casting session in Newtownmountkennedy, the remaining open calls will be held at the Camden Court Hotel, Camden Street Lower, Dublin 2, on Monday, 13th July and Tuesday, 14th July, from 10am until 5pm each day.
No appointment is necessary, and applicants only need to attend one session. The process is expected to take approximately 20 minutes and will involve completing an application form and having a photograph taken. The opportunity is open to adults and young people aged 16 years or over. Applicants must be living in Ireland on a full-time basis and must have a valid PPS number and permission to work in the country.
Parents or guardians interested in applying on behalf of children under 16 can request a separate application form by emailing extras@btproductions.ie.
Successful applicants could be offered paid work during the production period, although some people may be contacted at short notice to attend filming or costume fittings.
For anyone interested in history, film, television or acting, or simply looking for an unusual experience, the chance to meet new people and earn some extra money, the open casting call offers an opportunity to become part of a large-scale historical production filmed against some of Ireland’s most striking scenery.
Pre-deceased by Joe Tolton, Sidney Sussex, and daughter Jackie Tolton; Mrs Sussex passed away peacefully at Fenor Hill Nursing Home, Urlingford, Co. Kilkenny.
Her passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; loving sons Steve and Andy, stepsons Paul and Graham, daughters-in-law Kim, Julie, Rachael, Louise and Joanne, grandchildren Karley, Michael, Danny, Shannon, Caitlin, Bradley, Patsy and Abbie, great-grandson Felix, extended relatives, kind neighbours and friends.
The extended Sussex family wish to express their appreciation for your understanding at this difficult time, and have made arrangements for those persons wishing to send messages of condolence, to use the link shown HERE.
What Is Known About the Ryanair Emergency Over Greece.
A Ryanair-operated flight from Thessaloniki, Greece, to Memmingen, Germany, was forced to return shortly after takeoff on Friday, July 10, after a passenger window became dislodged and the cabin rapidly lost pressure.
The flight was operated by Malta Air, a Ryanair subsidiary, using a Boeing 737-800 aircraft.
A 61-year-old passenger sitting beside the damaged window was partially pulled through the opening. Witnesses said his head, neck and shoulders were outside the aircraft before nearby passengers managed to pull him back inside. The passenger suffered neck and shoulder injuries and friction burns. His injuries were reported as non-life-threatening.
Oxygen masks deployed during the decompression, and the pilots returned safely to Thessaloniki. The remaining passengers were later taken to Germany on a replacement aircraft. The US National Transportation Safety Board said it had been informed of a right-engine problem and cabin decompression. Early reports suggest engine debris may have struck the aircraft and dislodged the window, but the exact cause has not yet been officially established.
Because the incident reportedly occurred in North Macedonian airspace, North Macedonia’s aviation authorities are leading the investigation, with assistance from other aviation agencies and manufacturers. Despite some dramatic descriptions online, the passenger was not completely sucked out of the aircraft. He was partially pulled through the window and rescued by fellow passengers.
The investigation is continuing, and early claims about the precise mechanical failure should be treated as preliminary until an official report is released.
The Government is facing renewed scrutiny over the Department of Social Protection’s reliance on external technology providers after figures revealed that €102.8 million was paid to Deloitte between 2020 and 2025.
The expenditure covered consultancy and specialist IT services, including digital-product development, production support and work connected with MyGovID. Spending reached its highest annual level in 2024, when payments to the professional-services firm totalled €22.2 million.
Social Democrats social protection spokesperson Mr Eoin Hayes described the scale of the expenditure as deeply concerning and urged the Government to strengthen the public sector’s ability to design, operate and maintain its own digital systems. He argued that essential technical expertise should be developed within the State rather than repeatedly purchased from private companies. Mr Hayes has called for a comprehensive audit of the external firms engaged by the department to establish whether taxpayers are receiving adequate value. He also warned that unnecessary spending on contractors reduces the funding available to support people experiencing persistent poverty, including lone parents, disabled people and older people living alone.
The Department of Social Protection defended its use of external specialists, pointing to the scale and complexity of the systems required to administer more than €27 billion in social-protection services during 2024.
A departmental spokesperson said welfare services depend heavily on secure and reliable technology, with payments being processed every week. The department described ICT expenditure as an investment in maintaining an efficient social-protection system and said projects are subject to central oversight and ongoing value-for-money monitoring. It added that Deloitte personnel work alongside the department’s internal technology teams and that some specialist services are available only through external IT providers. The department maintains that its consultancy expenditure has delivered value for money.
FSAI warn of recall of specific batches of mispacked Capri-Sun Orange due to incorrect sugar-free declaration.
Alert Summary dated Friday, July 10th 2026.
Category 2: For Information Alert Notification: 2026.45 Product Identification: Capri-Sun Orange; pack size: 10 x 200 ml multipack Batch Code: See table below for best-before dates. Country Of Origin: United Kingdom
Message: The below batches of Capri-Sun Orange are being recalled due to a packaging error where some Capri-Sun Orange multipacks contain pouches incorrectly labelled as Capri-Sun Orange Zero. The pouches contain regular Capri-Sun Orange with the normal sugar level for that product, as correctly stated on the multipack. They do not contain the Capri-Sun Zero product.
The incorrect pouch labelling may mislead consumers who need to monitor their sugar intake, including individuals with diabetes. Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale.
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