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The Recession Must Be Over – Gabriel Byrne’s Townhouse Goes for More than Asking

Curbed reports that Gabriel Byrne’s Brooklyn Heights home has been sold for more than its asking price. Must mean the recession is over and happy days are here again, right? Curbed: The house at 14 Garden Place, which was originally asking $4.7 million when it went on the market at the end of October 2009, […]

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Slan abhaile, Gabriel Byrne

That sound you heard is thousands of Heights hearts breaking: The New York Times confirmed today that Gabriel Byrne is crossing the East River and settling in NoLITa: specifically, on Elizabeth St. So long, Mr. Byrne: you provided us with many wonderful sightings and blog posts. Come back and visit sometime. [photo courtesy HBO]

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Is Gabriel Byrne Leaving Brooklyn Heights?

Ireland’s recently named cultural ambassador/Brooklyn Heights resident / actor Gabriel Byrne may be leaving Brooklyn Heights. His home here has been on the market for close to $4 million and is now listed as “in contract” on the Prudential Elliman website.

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Heights Resident Gabriel Byrne Named Ireland’s Cultural Ambassador

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 […]

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The BHB Ten 2009

Here they are: the BHB Ten for 2009. Your recommendations and suggestions influenced this year’s list of Brooklyn Heights’ movers and shakers.   This year’s members represent new trends in thought, community leadership, the arts and charitable giving.  We look forward to their contribution to our neighborhood, our city, our country and the world for […]

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Gabriel Byrne and a Dozen Local Authors Read to Benefit Brooklyn Heights School

A P.S. 8 parent  files this dispatch about last night’s reading event to benefit the school:

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Nabe Thesp Byrne Guests on All Things Considered

Brooklyn Heights resident/star of HBO’s In Treatment Gabriel Byrne is Teri Gross’ guest on NPR’s All Things Considered today . Listen here.

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Brooklyn Heights Thesps Byrne and Giamatti Cop Globes

Brooklyn Heights resident Gabriel Byrne won the Golden Globe for Best Actor in a TV drama at Sunday night’s Golden Globe Awards in Los Angeles for his role in HBO’s In Treatment.  The HBO drama recently moved its production to New York City and is scheduled to begin its second season later this year.  Byrne […]

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Byrne Picked for Peck Honor

Brooklyn Heights resident/Emmy nominated actor Gabriel Byrne will receive the first ever Gregory Peck Excellence in the Art of Film Award at Ireland’s Dingle Film Festival next month.  Byrne’s HBO series In Treatment returns with a new season next year.

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Neighbors Byrne and Giamatti Cop Emmy Nominations

Great news for Brooklyn Heights residents Paul Giamatti and Gabriel Byrne today – both have been nominated for Emmy Awards.  Nominations were announced this morning in Los Angeles. Byrne’s nod comes in the Lead Actor in a Drama series for his work on HBO’s In Treatment. Also nominated in  the category: Bryan Cranston Breaking Bad, […]

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