This afternoon.
Church of St Paul of the Cross, Mount Argus, Harold’s Cross, Dublin 6
A procession of family and friends follow the hearse leaving the church to the graveyard after the funeral of actor Niall Tóibín. From top: Mike Murphy, Father Brian Darcy, actor Phelim Drew, actor John Kavanagh, impresario Noel Pearson, President Higgins and unidientified priest.
Staying in anocht?
Via TG4:
TG4 will air ‘A Jar with Brendan Behan’ tonight at 20:30 in memory of actor and comedian Niall Tóibín who passed away this week.
‘A Jar with Breandan Behan’ is a one man show from 1970 starring Niall Tóibín as Behan.
The film was only aired once before on Irish television, on TG4 earlier this year. Directed by Bergette Pierre who at the time was a researcher in RTÉ, and produced and shot by Godfrey Graham.
Tóibín was known for his portrayal of Behan, starring in ‘Borstal Boy’ many times in the Abbey Theatre and Broadway and winning a Tony Award for it.
This is a rare chance to see this one man show from 1970 where Niall Tóibín plays Brendan Behan, as only he can.
A Jar with Brendan Behan’at 20.30 on TG4.
Previously: Tóibín There
Niall Tóibín
This morning.
Via RTÉ:
The death has been announced of the actor and comedian Niall Tóibín.
He died in Dublin early today after a long illness.
RIP.
Actor and comedian Niall Tóibín dies, aged 89 (RTÉ)
Meanwhile…
Gay Byrne interviews Niall Toibin on The Late Late Show
Via RTE:
RTÉ previously announced a new documentary on Niall Tóibín, which is due to air as part of the forthcoming Christmas schedule. With exclusive access to rare family archive and countless excerpts from his TV shows, movies and stand-up performances, the documentary will offer a rare insight into one of Ireland’s greatest comical minds. It will feature interviews with all of Niall’s children, as well as Pierce Brosnan, Gabriel Byrne and Jim Sheridan.
Any excuse.
Pic: RTÉ
