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Irish Mirror
Irish Mirror
Entertainment
Sandra Mallon

Martin Short opens up about his Irish family - and corrects co-star Steve Martin after he confuses Ireland as being part of the UK

Top Hollywood actor Martin Short has opened up about his 97-year-old Irish aunt, who runs a popular bar in Ireland.

Martin lifted the lid on his Irish roots during an interview with Steve Martin and Selena Gomez ahead of the premiere of Only Murders in the Building where he opened up about his family owning Shorts Bar in Crossmaglen, Co Armagh.

Speaking to the Strawberry Alarm Clock on FM104, Martin said: “I’m Irish. Shorts bar in Crossmaglen. It’s been in the family since 1880 and it is run by my aunt Rosaleen who is 97 today.”

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