Local resident and actor Gabriel Byrne has been named Cultural Ambassodor for his native Ireland.
The Irish Times: TAOISEACH [PRIME MINISTER] BRIAN Cowen yesterday injected unexpected glamour into St Patrick’s Day festivities by announcing the appointment of Gabriel Byrne, the Irish actor, as Ireland’s new cultural ambassador.
“Gabriel Byrne is an internationally renowned, award-winning actor and is already well established as one of Ireland’s great ambassadors through his work in film and theatre,” Mr Cowen said in a statement.
BHB extends hearty congratulations to Ambassador Byrne.