Mick Lally RIP

[Tubberman]

Mick Lally, better known as Glenroe's Miley Byrne has died aged 64
Glenroe was an institution in the 80s and early 90s.
RIP

http://www.rte.ie/news/2010/0831/lallym.html

Actor Mick Lally dies aged 64
Tuesday, 31 August 2010 10:07
The actor Mick Lally, who played Miley Byrne in Glenroe, has died at the age of 64.

He passed away peacefully this morning after a short stay in hospital.

Born in Tourmakeady, Co Mayo, Lally began his career as a teacher and secured a part in the premiere of Brian Friel's play Translations in 1980 while a member of the Field Day Theatre Company.

Along with Gary Hynes, Lally was a founder member of the Druid Theatre Company, which worked closely with many Irish playwrights.

His work on television in the RTÉ series Bracken and later Glenroe made him a household name.

He also starred in the BBC television series, Ballykissangel, and in the award-winning Ballroom of Romance.

Lally's versatility as an actor extended to the cinema where he appeared in Irish language films. He was a fluent Irish speaker and an advocate of the language.

Lally also starred in Hollywood-funded films including Alexander, directed by Oliver Stone, and provided the voice in the animated film The Secret of Kells.