Simone Kirby

Simone Kirby
Born	(1976-10-28)28 October 1976
Nationality	Irish
Occupation	Actress
Years active	2005–present

Simone Kirby(born 28 October 1976) is anIrishactress. She is known for playing Oonagh in theKen LoachfilmJimmy's Hall.Other credits include Irene O'Donnell inPeaky Blinders(2014), Marilyn Hull inNotes on Blindness(2016), Tyva Hightopp inAlice Through The Looking Glass(2016), Sr. Grace inHoudini and Doyle(2016), Maria Roche inThe Truth Commissioner(2016), Annette Rane inClean Break(2015), Tracey Moynihan inLove/Hate(2014) and Geraldine Grehan in theRTÉseriesPure Mule.She co-wrote and performed in the RTÉ comedy sketch showMeet Your Neighboursin 2011 withP.J. Gallagher.She also appeared inSeason of the Witchin 2011.

On stage she has appeared inDancing at LughnasaatThe Old Vic,MacbethatShakespeare's Globe,Molly Sweeneyat theIrish RepinNew YorkandCurveinLeicester,Festenat theGate Theatre,MudandCat on a Hot Tin Roofwith the Corn Exchange,Dublin,Don CarlosandThe Taming of the Shrewwith Rough Magic andThe Tinker's WeddingunderGarry Hynesfor theDruid Theatre Company'sDruidSynge.She also portrayed Nuala inThe CavalcadersunderRobin Lefevreand Lady Teasle inThe School For Scandalunder Jimmy Fay at Dublin'sAbbey Theatre.

Filmography

Film and television roles

Year	Title	Role	Notes
2005	Pure Mule	Geraldine
2008	Single Handed	Brigid
2009	Pure Mule	Geraldine
2011	Season of the Witch	Midwife
2011	Meet Your Neighbours	Auntie Maureen / Mrs Balfe
2014	Jimmy's Hall	Oonagh
2014	Peaky Blinders	Irene O'Donnell
2014	Love/Hate	Tracey Moynihan
2015	Clean Break	Annette Rane
2016	The Truth Commissioner	Maria Roche
2016	Notes on Blindness	Marilyn Hull
2016	Houdini and Doyle	Sister Grace
2016	Alice Through The Looking Glass	Tyva Hightopp
2016	The Flag	Liz
2017	England Is Mine	Elizabeth Morrissey
2018	Frida Think
2018	Mother's Day	Fran
2018	Dark Heart	Debbie Collins
2019	The Hole in the Ground	Louise Caul
2019	Silent Witness	Geraldine Lawson
2019	Resistance	Ursula Sweeney
2019	Calm with Horses	June
2019	Rebellion	Ursula Sweeney
2020	Dating Amber	Jill
2020	Artemis Fowl	Miss Byrne
2020–2022	His Dark Materials	Dr Mary Malone
2021	The One	Charlotte Driscoll
2021–2023	Hidden Assets	Bibi Brannigan Melnick
2023	The Buccaneers	Laura Testvalley	Main role
2024	Kneecap	Dolores

External links

• Simone KirbyatIMDb