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Tony Kelly is an Irish filmmaker, actor, comedian and radio/podcast presenter. In 2022 the Sunday World published a two page spread on his experience being concussed on the set of his film "The Hurler: A Campion's Tale" (2023) which described his concussion while directing and starring in the film. [1]
Kelly has discussed addiction and recovery in interviews with the Sunday World and the Irish Independent. A two page spread in the Sunday World made reference to his journey back from relapse to writing/directing and starring in the feature film "The Hurler: A Campion's Tale" (2023). The article described his return to filmmaking following a period of treatment for addiction. [1] In a 2024 interview with the Irish Independent, Kelly once again discussed his battle with addiction, detailing a period of relapse as well as a very serious overdose years before and described the treatment he later credited with his recovery. [2]
Kelly is the writer, director and lead actor of the feature film The Hurler: A Campion’s Tale (2023), which received a theatrical release in Ireland and was later released internationally on streaming platforms including Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV.[3][4]
Early life and background
[edit]Kelly is from County Waterford, Ireland.[5]
Career
[edit]Film
[edit]Kelly has worked across film as an actor, writer and director. His most prominent work is the feature film The Hurler: A Campion’s Tale, which he wrote, directed and starred in. The film was released in Irish cinemas in October 2023 and was independently produced, drawing on Irish sporting culture.[3][6]
Following its theatrical release, The Hurler: A Campion’s Tale became available internationally on streaming platforms including Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV in 2024.[4][5]
The film received coverage from Irish film and entertainment outlets including Movies.ie, Film Ireland, Hot Press, Joe.ie and regional and national newspapers.[7]
The Hurler: A Campion’s Tale was longlisted for multiple Irish Film & Television Academy (IFTA) Awards, with media outlets reporting its inclusion on IFTA longlists across several categories.[8][9]
Acting
[edit]In addition to his work on The Hurler, Kelly has appeared as an actor in a range of film and television productions in Ireland and internationally. His screen credits include roles in feature films, short films and television series, as documented in publicly available film databases.[10]
Radio, podcasting and broadcasting
[edit]Kelly is the host of The Saturday Sports Pod on WLR FM, a regional radio station based in Waterford, Ireland.[11] The programme forms part of the station’s regular broadcast schedule and focuses on sports-related discussion and commentary.
Kelly has also hosted and appeared on podcasts, including Me Head is Wrecked with Tony Kelly, and has been a guest on a number of Irish podcasts discussing film, sport and personal experiences.[10]
Public speaking and advocacy
[edit]Kelly has spoken publicly about addiction, recovery and mental health in interviews and long-form discussions hosted by national newspapers and independent media platforms.[2][12]
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]- Saipan (2025) as Scout
- Reunited (2023 short) as Francis
- The Hurler: A Campion’s Tale (2023) as Gar Campion; also Writer, Director, Executive Producer and Producer
- The Tale of Billy O'C (2023) as Sergeant Cooper
- The Martial Art of Forgiveness (2021 short) – Writer and Director
- Plastic Paddy (2019 short) – Writer, Director and Producer
- Daddy Issues? (2019 short) as Tom; also Writer, Director and Producer
- Gar Campion: Beyond the Hurl (2017 short) as Gar Campion; also Writer, Editor and Producer
- Writing Home (2017) as Daniel Doran
- Victor Crowl’s Victory (2014) as Paul Winter
- Victor Crowl’s Freedom (2012) as Richard
- Catching Whitey Reegan (2012 short) as Whitey Reegan; also Writer, Director and Producer
- I Am Jeff Shanagarry (2009 short) as Jeff Shanagarry; also Writer, Director, Editor and Producer
- Total Recall (2012) as Businessman (uncredited)
- A Novel Romance (2011) as Office Worker (uncredited)
Television
[edit]- Ronnie (2021) as Ronnie Miller; also Writer, Director and Executive Producer
- The Alienist (2020) as Pinkerton #2
- Legendary Locations (2019) as Spike Island Doctor
- Busy Tonight? (2019) – multiple roles; also Writer, Director and Producer
- The Hurler (TV series, 2013–2016) as Gar Campion; also Creator, Writer and Executive Producer
- Primeval (2011) as Officer Shaw
- Phil Mack’s Country Roadshow (2010–2011) as Tony; also Writer and Producer
Podcasts
[edit]- Me Head is Wrecked with Tony Kelly (2019–2024) – Host
- Do You Remember? (2025) – Host
- Guest appearances on Irish podcasts including The Mario Rosenstock Podcast
References
[edit]- ^ a b "To Hurler and Back". Sunday World. 15 May 2022. p. 34–35.
- ^ a b "'I overdosed twice in the same day on prescription drugs' – Tony Kelly on addiction relapse and the treatment that saved him". Irish Independent. Retrieved 30 December 2025.
- ^ a b "The Hurler – Movie Review". Movies.ie. Retrieved 30 December 2025.
- ^ a b "Prime Video adds new Irish sports movie with some very recognisable faces". Joe.ie. Retrieved 30 December 2025.
- ^ a b "Watch: Exclusive interview with Waterford director as film now available on major streaming service". Waterford News & Star. Retrieved 30 December 2025.
- ^ "Trailer for upcoming Irish comedy The Hurler: A Campion's Tale released". Hot Press. Retrieved 30 December 2025.
- ^ "Irish Film Review: The Hurler – A Campion's Tale". Film Ireland. Retrieved 30 December 2025.
- ^ "The Hurler: A Campion's Tale – FYC". Irish Film & Television Academy. Retrieved 30 December 2025.
- ^ "The Hurler longlisted for IFTA awards". WLR FM. Retrieved 30 December 2025.
- ^ a b c "Tony Kelly – Filmography". IMDb. Retrieved 30 December 2025.
- ^ "The Saturday Sports Pod". WLR FM. Retrieved 30 December 2025.
- ^ "The journey to emotional and chemical sobriety with Tony Kelly". Dr Mark Rowe. Retrieved 30 December 2025.
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