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Jon Kenny was born on 12 December 1957 in Hospital, County Limerick, Ireland. He was an actor and writer, known for The Banshees of Inisherin (2022), Les Misérables (1998) and Wolfwalkers (2020). He was married to Margie Kenny. He died on 15 November 2024 in Galway, Ireland.

John Arden was born on 26 October 1930 in Barnsley, Yorkshire, England, UK. He was a writer and actor, known for Love and War (1967), Festival (1960) and Serjeant Musgrave's Dance (1965). He was married to Margaretta D'Arcy and Margaretta D'Arcy. He died on 28 March 2012 in Galway, Ireland.

Conal Kearney mentored young screen writers. He was consulting producer on a short film, "Ar Scath le Cheile", which was shown at the Galway Film Fleadh.

He trained in Paris with highly acclaimed international mime artist, Marcel Marceau at his college, École Internationale de Mimodrame de Paris. He worked as a professional actor for 25 years, mainly with The Abbey Theatre. He performed in most theatres in Ireland and toured extensively with the Abbey Theatre to; London, Paris, Moscow, St. Petersberg, Philadelphia and New York. He worked extensively with RTE (Irish National Television Service) in a long running children's television series.

As an actor he performed alongside, among others, Gabriel Byrne, Jim Sheridan, and Liam Neeson. Kearney ran a private practice for personal acting and therapy and coached a number of international actors and musicians including U2, Caroline Morahan, and Colin Farrell.

Johnny Duhan was born on 30 March 1950 in Limerick, County Limerick, Ireland. He was a writer and composer, known for Reefer and the Model (1988) and The Voyage (2020). He was married to Maureen. He died on 12 November 2024 in Silverstrand, County Galway, Ireland.

Walter Macken was born on 3 May 1915 in Galway, Ireland. He was a writer and actor, known for Kraft Theatre (1947), Armchair Theatre (1956) and Home Is the Hero (1959). He was married to Margaret Mary Kenny. He died on 22 April 1967 in Galway, Ireland.

Joe Pilkington was born in 1940 in Galway, Ireland. He was an actor, known for The Riordans (1965), The Hanging Gale (1995) and The Ballroom of Romance (1982). He died on 7 July 1999 in Galway, Ireland.

Lady Augusta Gregory was born on 15 March 1852 in Roxborough, Galway, Ireland, UK [now Ireland]. She was a writer, known for The Rising of the Moon (1957), Actor's Studio (1948) and Theatre Parade (1936). She was married to William Henry Gregory. She died on 23 May 1932 in County Galway, Ireland.

Michel Déon was born on 4 August 1919 in Paris, France. He was a writer, known for Les poneys sauvages (1982), The Purple Taxi (1977) and Témoignages (1973). He was married to Chantal. He died on 28 December 2016 in Galway, Ireland.

Lord Hemphill was born on 5 September 1928 in Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland. He was married to Lady Hemphill. He died on 6 April 2012 in Galway City, County Galway, Ireland.

Chick Gillen was born in 1933 in Galway, Ireland. He died on 30 May 2020 in Galway, Ireland.

Bill King was born on 23 June 1910 in the UK. He was married to Anita Leslie. He died on 21 September 2012 in Galway, Ireland.

Phil Lonergan was an actor, known for The Batman (2022), Black Widow (2021) and The Fifth Element (1997). He died on 28 October 2021 in Galway, Connacht, Ireland.

Noël Browne was born on 20 December 1915 in Waterford, Ireland. He was married to Phyllis Harrison. He died on 21 May 1997 in Galway, Ireland.

Joe Steve Ó Neachtain was born in 1942 in An Spidéal, Co. Galway, Ireland. He was an actor, known for Na cloigne (2010), Cré na Cille (2007) and Ros na Rún (1996). He died on 19 January 2020 in Galway, Ireland.

Alec Finn was an actor, known for Islandman: The Story of the Last Trading Skipper of a Galway Hooker (2003) and Sruth na Maoile (2000). He was married to Leonie. He died on 16 November 2018 in Galway, Connacht, Ireland.

Joseph Cassidy was born on 29 October 1933 in Charlestown, County Mayo, Ireland. He died on 31 January 2013 in Tuam, County Galway, Ireland.

Constance Dawson was born on 8 December 1884 in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England, UK. She was an actress, known for Kitty Tailleur (1921). She was married to Ivo Dawson. She died on 5 February 1962 in Galway, Ireland.

Neil McLauchlan was born in 1964 in Scotland, UK. He was an editor and production manager, known for Skunk Fu! (2007), The Ugly Duckling and Me! (2006) and The Flight Before Christmas (2008). He died on 26 May 2011 in Galway, Ireland.

Anita Leslie was born on 21 November 1914 in New York, USA. She was a writer, known for Matinee Theatre (1955). She was married to Bill King and Paul Rodzianko. She died on 5 November 1985 in Oranmore, County Galway, Ireland.

Michael Sheerin is known for In God's Hands (2024). He died on 18 April 2022 in University College Hospital, Galway, Ireland.

Tony Keady died on 9 August 2017 in Galway, Ireland.

Diarmuid Mac an Adhastair was born in 1944 in Ireland. He was an actor, known for Cré na Cille (2007), Corp & Anam (2011) and Ros na Rún (1996). He was married to Máirín. He died on 10 July 2015 in Galway, Ireland.