Síle Uí Chiaráin Actress

Teacher to therapist to thespian! Having been in education for 30 years and practicing as a consultant psychotherapist since retiring from teaching role, aswell as having hosted a podcast for Voice America's Empowerment Channel, I have a myriad of life experience from which to draw character guidance, as I fall upwards into the afternoon of my life as an actor. The third chapter, living the dream.
#older not over!
Founder and host of @the_sile_show Long-form podcast dedicated to ethical story-stewardship, with agency.
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Overview

NationalityIreland

LanguagesEnglish (mother tongue), English (Middle) (fluent), English – American (fluent), English – British (fluent), Irish (fluent), Old Irish (fluent)

BornIreland, Louth

Age range40 - 60

Height158 cm

Ethnic typesMiddle Europe, Slavic/Eastern European, Southern European / Mediterranean (fair)

Place of residenceDundalk - Louth (Ireland)

MembershipsIrish Actors Equity (Ireland)

Work permitEuropean Union, Great Britain

Skills/Talents

Languages English (mother tongue), English (Middle) (fluent), English – American (fluent), English – British (fluent), Irish (fluent), Old Irish (fluent)

Accents English (native accent), Irish (native accent), Irish (North) (native accent), Irish (South) (native accent), Irish RP (native accent), Kerry (native accent), Belfast (very good), British (very good), Cork (very good), Dublin (very good), Galway (very good), American (good), Edinburgh (good), Liverpool (good), London (good), New York (good), Scottish (good), UK (Northern) (good), Aberdeen (basic), American Southern States (basic), Birmingham (basic), Essex (basic), French (basic), German (basic), Manchester (basic), Welsh (Standard) (basic)

Dance Irish dance (very good), Free dance (good), Funky (good), Disco (basic), Hip hop (basic), Jive (basic), Line dancing (basic), Waltz (basic)

Singing. Musical (basic), Stage singing (basic), Traditional folk (basic), Yodelling (basic)

Musical instruments Brass instruments (basic), Keyboards (basic), Percussion (basic), Piano (basic)

Sports Aerobics (very good), Gym (very good), Jogging (very good), Pilates (very good), Spinning (very good), Cycling (good), Dressage (good), Horseback Riding (good), Swimming (good), Trampoline (good), Weights (good), Yoga (good), Basketball (basic), Bowling (basic), Table Tennis (basic), Volleyball (basic)

Driving licences / Other permits Driver’s licence car

Other Skills Pilates, Poet

Appearance

Training

CV Highlights CV - Television & Streaming CV - Film

Highlights

2024 - 2025

The Line

Avenue Productions

Screen ireland

Feature film (cinema)

Drama, War, Young adult

Danny Mc Cafferty
Directed by

Amy O Shea
Supporting Actor

Amy O’Shea (SÍLE UÍ CHIARÁIN) is a complex, emotionally layered character in That Line, navigating personal conflict, relational tension and the consequences of difficult choices. Intelligent and resilient, Amy balances vulnerability with a strong inner drive, often finding herself at the centre of shifting dynamics between those around her. Her journey reflects themes of trust, identity, and emotional accountability within a contemporary dramatic setting.

2020 - 2024

Ros na Rún

TG4

RTE

Soap

Drama

Danú Media
Directed by

Crystal Derrane
Recurring Role

Crystal Derrane (SÍLE UÍ CHIARÁIN) is a spirited, outspoken and fiercely loyal woman in Ros na Rún. Married to Sonny Derrane, Crystal brings warmth, humour and determination to the fictional Connemara community. Unafraid to stand up for those she loves, she navigates family tensions, personal challenges and village drama with resilience and heart, making her a memorable and engaging presence in the long-running TG4 series.

2024 - 2025

Babaí Brain

Fibín Media

TG4

Short film

Drama, Young adult

Nikolaj Feifer
Directed by

Mammy
Supporting Actor

Mammy (SÍLE UÍ CHIARÁIN) is a maternal presence in Babaí Brain, an Irish-language short film exploring the emotional impact of infertility and failed IVF treatment. Through her interactions with Sarah, Mammy embodies family expectations, generational perspectives on motherhood, and the complexities of love, concern, and support during a deeply personal struggle.

2025

The Síle Show

Síle Uí Chiaráin

YouTube & Spotify

Streaming - series

Other

Síle Uí Chiaráin
Directed by

Founder & Host
Other

The Síle Show is a long-form podcast available on YouTube and Spotify, rooted in ethical story stewardship with agency. The series offers thoughtful, conversational interviews and reflections that prioritise authenticity, responsibility in storytelling, and respectful exploration of lived experience. It creates space for honest dialogue, conscious communication, and meaningful engagement with personal and cultural narratives.

CV - Television & Streaming

2025

The Síle Show

Síle Uí Chiaráin

Network/Distributor: YouTube & Spotify

Streaming - series

Other

Síle Uí Chiaráin
Directed by

Founder & Host
Other

The Síle Show is a long-form podcast available on YouTube and Spotify, rooted in ethical story stewardship with agency. The series offers thoughtful, conversational interviews and reflections that prioritise authenticity, responsibility in storytelling, and respectful exploration of lived experience. It creates space for honest dialogue, conscious communication, and meaningful engagement with personal and cultural narratives.

2020 - 2024

Ros na Rún

TG4

Network/Distributor: RTE

Soap

Drama

Danú Media
Directed by

Crystal Derrane
Recurring Role

Crystal Derrane (SÍLE UÍ CHIARÁIN) is a spirited, outspoken and fiercely loyal woman in Ros na Rún. Married to Sonny Derrane, Crystal brings warmth, humour and determination to the fictional Connemara community. Unafraid to stand up for those she loves, she navigates family tensions, personal challenges and village drama with resilience and heart, making her a memorable and engaging presence in the long-running TG4 series.