Is Tom Cruise from South Roscommon?

There is growing speculation that actor Tom Cruise will be presented with a Certificate of Irish Ancestry this week thanks to his apparent links with Kilteevan between Knockcroghery and Roscommnon town.

Cruise will be travelling to Ireland to promote his new movie “Oblivion” and it's understood Irish government officials have made plans to make the a presentation to the star to coincide with the Gathering.

Genealogists believes Cruise, whose full name is Thomas Cruise Mapother IV, can trace his roots to Kilteevan.

The actor will be attending the premiere of “Oblivion” in Dublin and it's suggested he might travel to Roscommon for the ceremony.