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Actor Colm Meaney to be honoured by peers Hollywood
star Colm Meaney is set to be honoured by a string of his A-list Irish
stars for his work in the movies.
The 55-year-old actor, who now lives in Spain, will be guest of honour
at the star-studded bash hosted by the US-Ireland Alliance in Los Angeles
later this month.
The Dublin father, who is best known for his role as Miles O’Brien
on the Star Trek and The Commitments, was chosen by the alliance for the
special gong for his contribution to film at their third annual pre-Academy
awards party.
He has also starred in a series of Hollywood blockbusters such as Intermission,
Con Air, Far And Away and Into The West.
CLANNAD TOUR
Almost 35 years since their first album was released, Irish group Clannad
is to tour Britain, their first tour here in 10 years.
The original band members have reunited and are set to start an 11-date
tour, which kicks off at the Sage, Gateshead on Sunday, March 2.
Ten years have passed since the group’s last studio album was released:
The Grammy award-winning Landmarks album, which contributed to their global
sales of over 10million albums. As well as being presented with the lifetime
achievement award at last year’s Meteor Ireland Music Awards, Clannad
have previously won Ivor Novello and BAFTA awards.
Tickets for their upcoming tour can be purchased at www.clannad.ie
BEARA AGM
The Beara Association London will be holding their AGM on Sunday, February
10 at 4pm in the London Irish Centre, Camden, NW1.
For more information contact John Murphy on 0207 485 4061 or 07789 141044.
CORK ASSOCIATION
The Cork Association London will be holding their AGM on Sunday, February
3 at 4pm in the London Irish Centre, Camden, NW1.
For more information contact John Murphy on 0207 485 4061 or 07789 141044
BUFFET DANCE
The Birmingham Mayo County Association is having its annual buffet dance
on Saturday, February 23 at the Birmingham Irish Club.
Entertainment will be provided by Caroline McHugh and Salt Creek from
8pm until late.
Tickets cost £11 and are available by contacting 0121 323 3980 or
0121 360 6556.
Tickets are also available from the Irish Club. |
