Jim Carroll
The death has been announced of Irish actor and Druid Theatre co-founder Mick Lally. Best known for his role as Miley Byrne in long-running soap Glenroe (he played the same character in Bracken before that), he was 64 years of age. Condolences to his family and friends.
Very sad news. He lived across the SCR from me and he was always famous to us as kids. Condolences to his wife Pegi and kids
Comment by JizzyKQuint – aye, it was always the sign for back to school in our house too.
JizzyK – yes, I remember seeing him around the SCR loads a few years ago when I was around there. A lovely, great, talented, decent man by all accounts.
Comment by Jim CarrollAm saddened by the news. Of course i was reared on Glenroe as gosson and i remember see him do a great turn in Martin McDonagh’s “A Skull in Connemara.”
Comment by FergalAhh Holy God Biddy!..RIP
Comment by the murfiaSaddening news, Irish theatre just lost one of its greatest members. His dedication, enthusiasm and hard work with Druid will remain an inspiration.
Comment by Quality WaffleThat’s sad, he was a bit of an Irish institution. RIP.
Comment by LaurenGo ndeanaidh Dia trocaire ar a anam. Beigh poll fagtha sa saol aige. Chomhbhron a Pheigi, Saileog, Manus and Daragh.
Comment by Seamus MulliganMick Lally is a great loss at this time; a great actor but most of all, a great person. He represented to me all that is good about this country and being Irish – a grounded, kind hearted, decent person. He will be sadly missed.
Comment by Seamus FEverything Mick Lally did was done with the best sort of irish integrity and dignity. A truly magnificent actor and a lovely, lovely man. Deepest Sympathy to Peigi, Saileog, Manus and Daragh. The world of Irish theatre and drama is the poorer today. Go ndeanadh Dia trocaire ar a anam….
Comment by Avril MacRoryMile you were a national treasure, never to be forgotten.
Comment by SandraSo sorry to hear of Miley’s death, he will be sadly missed in the theatre world, and throughout. Sympathies to his wife and family
Comment by marybIconic figure. Huge loss to Ireland. Sincere sympathies to his wife, chidren and extended family and friends.
Comment by CaoilfionnWest of Ireland to the bone and greatly loved and admired. A good oul stock. Smypathies to family and friends.
Comment by R HoganI never met him but felt I knew him and so I shed a tear as I heard the news on the radio. It was always pleasurable to watch him and listen to him. His family should be proud of this man. My sympathies to them.
Comment by Ml. McCabeIt is so hard to believe mick Lally is gone He was a real household name We all loved you Mick I Met him In Cork a few years
Comment by EssMick you will be sadly missed we all loved you there is a huge loss gone from us I met him in Cork a few years ago Ess
Comment by EstherIn the words of Maoliosa Stafford in a Druid production Mick Lally was “Genuine”. He was instrumental in creating a vibrant theatre and arts scene in Galway and had the courage to leave secure employment as a teacher to follow his dream. He gave of his best on the stage and will be sadly missed by family – immediate and the wider circle of fans and friends. He was brilliant in The Dead School (P McCabe) at Galway Arts festival, superb in Waiting for Godot, wonderful in The Playboy and various other productions as well as his many TV roles.
It is hard to believe that we will not hear his distinctive voice again or see him stroll around Galway – a part of the city but also a man apart – the real deal.
mick will be sadly missed rip my sympathies with the family
Comment by john martinSaddened to hear of your death, Mick lally. I hope this day your enjoying the rugged beauty of happy land in the heavens……. hope as beautiful as our native Co. Mayo. Poud of you as a fellow mayoman. you now know that GOD exit, you have the full truth today, may you also have full happiness and joy now. We must give up the fags in n momory of you, they got you before you got them. My special Prayer are with you wife, children, parents and sibblings. Say Mass for your kind soul….. HOLY GOD BLESS YOU… Fr. michael
Comment by michael browne SDBI was honoured to have shared the stage with Mick in the early days of Druid and to know him in the early days at the Flowing Tide after his night’s work in the Abbey in 1978/79. Mick’s inimitable style on stage drew the audience right into his craft. Druid Theatre will be lost without Mick . Marie Mullin and Mick on stage together with Eamon Morrissey…………what electricity ,such a kinetic force , never to be seen anywhere else on any stage . Garry Hynes obviously brought the best out in Mick but we must not forget his early Taibhdhearc days which first introduced Mick to Galway audiences and initiated his passion for the acting . To Peigi andf family my sincere condolences.
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Sad for anyone who grew up watching Glenroe on a Sunday evening at 8.30 before the school week began again. Hard to think of him as anyone else but Miley. RIP
Comment by Quint