- Although she had more acting experience, her sister, Emma Bolger, got the part in In America (2002) first by impressing director Jim Sheridan at an audition. Emma then demanded that Jim take a look at her sister (who was waiting in the car), which he did, and realised they were perfect together.
- Older sister of Irish actress Emma Bolger.
- Played the sister of her real-life sister in In America (2002).
- Her father is a butcher.
- Her favorite movie is The Fugitive (1993).
- When her birthday fell on the same day as the Independent Spirit Awards, director Jim Sheridan got the entire room to sing "Happy Birthday" to her. She was so embarrassed, she hid her face behind a program. All of this was captured on camera during the award telecast.
- She was nominated for a Critics Choice Award for 2002's In America.
- She attended The Young People's Theare School in her home city of Dublin, Ireland.
- Is best friends with Ana Mulvoy Ten.
- She has one younger sister, Emma, who is also an actress. She has two dogs.
- Her parents are Monica and Derek Bolger.
- Has been shortlisted along with nine other European actors for the European Film Promotion (EFP) Shooting Stars of 2009, the annual new talent forum at the forthcoming Berlin International Film Festival.
- She starred in The Spiderwick Chronicles with Mary-Louise Parker.
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