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dublin , ireland 150px 1972 john carney -lrb- director -rrb-
 writer , director
john carney -lrb- director -rrb-

john carney -lrb- born 1972 -rrb- is an irish film and tv writer/director who specialises in low-budget indie films .
he is best known for his award-winning 2007 movie `` once '' .
he is also a co-creator of the irish tv drama series `` bachelors walk '' .
