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Joanne McNally drives Bill Murray in a golf cart on his Ireland road trip show

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Fabbro, L. D. (2026, September 17). Joanne McNally drives Bill Murray in a golf cart on his Ireland road trip show. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/showbiz/celebrity-news/bill-murray-northern-ireland-bbc-republic-of-ireland-hollywood-b1297355.html

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Bill Murray, aged 75, stars in a six-part BBC show called "A Course Called Ireland," where he drives around the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland with friends like Chris O'Dowd to visit notable golf courses. The show features Murray in a golf cart driven by Joanne McNally, highlighting humorous moments and unplanned encounters rather than just focusing on golf. Set to air starting October 23rd on BBC One Northern Ireland and iPlayer, then October 25th on BBC Two, the series aims to capture the spirit of friendship and adventure during Murray's trip inspired by Tom Coyne’s book.

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BBC has announced a six-part series titled A Course Called Ireland, where 75-year-old comedian Bill Murray takes a golfing road trip around both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. Inspired by Tom Coyne’s book *A Course Called Ireland*, the show features Murray playing on some of Ireland's most stunning golf courses. He is accompanied by celebrity friends such as Chris O’Dowd, Jason Kelce, and Tom Coyne himself. In one scene, Joanne McNally drives Bill Murray in a golf cart during his travels. The series, which consists of six 30-minute episodes, emphasizes friendship, humor, and unexpected encounters beyond just the sport of golf. Eddie Doyle from BBC Northern Ireland highlights that the show is not only about golf but also offers magical moments that cannot be scripted, making it appealing to both golf enthusiasts and fans of road trip adventures.

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Joanne McNally drives Bill Murray in a golf cart on his Ireland road trip show The six-part BBC show, A Course Called Ireland, follows the comedian, 75, as he takes a trip around the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, to tackle some of its most breath-taking golf courses. asserted

he → drive → courses

Inspired by Tom Coyne’s bestseller A Course Called Ireland, Murray, who has Irish roots, is joined by celebrity friends including IT Crowd actor Chris O’Dowd, American football player Jason Kelce and his long-time golfing companion Coyne. asserted

who → inspire → O’Dowd

Newly released images show Murray reunited with his St Vincent co-star O’Dowd, as they sit next to each other laughing. asserted

they → release → other

He was also seen being driven by McNally on a golf cart. asserted

He → see → cart

The series, of six-30 minute episodes, focuses on “life, chance encounters and the joy of going off course”. asserted

series → focus → course

Eddie Doyle, head of commissioning at BBC Northern Ireland, said: “This series is about much more than golf. “It’s a journey packed with friendship, humour, unforgettable characters and the kind of magic moments you simply can’t script. asserted

you → say → moments

“Bill Murray is one of a kind, and every stop on this adventure is a joy to watch, for golf fans and anyone who loves a great road trip.” asserted

who → watch → trip

The award-winning actor is best known for Lost In Translation, Ghostbusters and Groundhog Day. asserted

actor → win → Translation

A Course Called Ireland will be available to watch on BBC One Northern Ireland, BBC Two, and iPlayer. asserted

Course → call → BBC

Greg Groggel, senior vice president of unscripted at Skydance Sports, who produced the series with Stellify Media, added: “Bill Murray became our creative North Star as we embraced the unexpected and let the people, places and moments we encountered shape the series. asserted

we → produce → series

But at its core, A Course Called Ireland is a simple story: two friends on a trip of a lifetime, inviting us along for the ride. asserted

friends → call → ride

Read More The series will launch on BBC One Northern Ireland and BBC iPlayer on Friday October 23, and on BBC Two on Sunday October 25 at 9.30pm. asserted

series → read → 9.30pm

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