Colin Farrell: not converting

Reports about Colin Farrell abandoning his Catholic upbringing to convert to Judaism for new girlfriend Emma Forrest are untrue.

Last week the rumour mill went into overdrive when the Castleknock actor and his Jewish girlfriend, novelist Emma Forrest attended a west Hollywood party for Heeb magazine, with Colin wearing a star of David pendant around his neck.

However a source close to Farrell explained: "Of course Colin is not converting. It was Emma's pendant."

Meanwhile, Stephen Mannion, the artist fiancé of Farrell 's choreographer brother Eamon Farrell, launched his latest work The Red Collection at No 15 Stephen's Green on Thursday night. Among those who attended were models Roberta Rowat and Michelle McGrath.