This  morning.

Beechpark Avenue, Castleknock Dublin.

A hearse (above) carrying the coffin of Karl Shiels, actor, director, producer and drama teacher arrives before a funeral service at at Our Lady Mother of the Church.

From top: Tony Torney; Martina Stanley (right)Nick Dunning; Pauline McLynn; Maria Oxley; Jenny Dixon and Tom neville TD; Camille O’Sullivan; Rebecca Grimes; Maclean Burke; Dave Duffy; Deirdre O’Kane and John Connors.

Funeral for actor Karl Shiels told he lived life to the full (Irish Times)

Previously: The Theatre Upstairs

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Meanwhile….

Karl Sheils had one of the best send offs I've ever seen. Very moving. Great turn out from the film and theatre community's. Didn't know Karl very well but had great craic with him on more than a few occasions. An empathetic soul. My performance tonight is for you Karl. R.I.P https://t.co/2Ijn51z4Ms

— John Connors (@johnconnors1990) July 18, 2019

Karl Shiels in 2008

Such awful news. Karl Shiels was an amazing champion of Irish theatre. He gave many young actors a great start with the Theatre Upstairs at Lanigans and was as likely to attend the smallest, newest show to support as the big opening nights. A formidable man and a great one. RIP. https://t.co/0wMzKY9OWH

— Darragh Doyle (@darraghdoyle) July 15, 2019

RIP.

Fair City actor Karl Shiels has died, aged 47 (RTÉ)

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