Saoirse Ronan’s husband, Jack Lowden, was the one to suggest that she play Rona in The Outrun. “He handed the book to me, and he said, ‘You have to play this,’” Ronan, 30, told The Times in an interview published on Sunday.

Saoirse Ronan speaking at the screening of her upcoming film The Outrun. Join the Irish Independent WhatsApp channel Stay up to date with all the latest n ‘I was the only kid in school with dark skin and,

Saoirse Ronan and Jack Lowden, who married in a secret ceremony in August, have worked together on the actress' new film The Outrun and she has opened up about their relationship

The Carlow native, who recently purchased a new home in West Cork, said she sees working with her partner as a bonus