A Hollywood A-lister has been spotted in the Midlands this week.

Brad Pitt is in Laois filming his new movie, The Riders.

The Oscar winner was seen waving to fans as he left set in Ballyadams yesterday.

The film is a adaptation of the Booker prize shortlisted Tim Winton book of the same name, which sees the story's protagonist setting up a new life in Ireland.

Antoinette Brennan, PRO of St. Joseph’s GAA has been speaking with Will Faulkner on Midalnds says Brad Pitt filming 'The Riders' is now part of the story of Ballyadams Castle: