Biography
An Irish actor, best known for his role as notorious publican Tadhg Ó Direáin in TG4's Irish language TV drama "Ros na Rún". He is married to Eileen Dunne, they have one child.
Known For
Complete Filmography
Buried Alive!
2025
In 1968, Mick Meaney was buried alive in a coffin beneath London, not in death, but in pursuit of a world record. Told through the eyes of his daughte...
Foscadh
2021
as Paddy
When his over-protective parents pass away, friendless recluse John Cunliffe discovers their land to be extremely valuable, and he is forced to naviga...
The Black Dog
2018
A young man and his elderly father are terrorised by a mysterious black dog in Connemara in 1910.
Song of Granite
2017
as Joe (60s)
The life story of traditional Irish folk singer Joe Heaney, who is estimated to have recorded in excess of 500 traditional Irish sean nós ('old style'...
Leap Year
2010
as Father Malone
When yet another anniversary passes without a marriage proposal from her boyfriend, Anna decides to take action. Aware of a Celtic tradition that allo...
Love & Savagery
2009
as Thomas Collins
In 1969, a visiting geologist from Newfoundland arouses scandal in a small Irish village when he romances a local girl who’s destined for the convent.
An Teanga
2007
What do you do if your tongue suddenly vanishes?
Cré na Cille
2007
as Beartla Chois Dubh
Caitríona is dead and eagerly awaiting the death of her sister, Nell, so that the war between them in life can continue.
His Father's Son
2005
as Tomás Ó'Gallchóir
Seán, a 12-year-old boy raised in an Irish-speaking family on Dublin's Northside, encounters ridicule for his "unorthodox" upbringing.
The Blackwater Lightship
2004
as Grandad
A man in the final stages of AIDS is cared for by his sister and mother and grandmother.
Sinners
2002
as Minister of State
Powerful drama set in 1960s Ireland about a young, unmarried mother-to-be whose family sends her to a convent. There, out of sight of society, her wor...
The Butcher Boy
1998
as Alien Priest
Francie and Joe live the usual playful, fantasy filled childhoods of normal boys. However, with a violent, alcoholic father and a manic depressive, su...
Far and Away
1992
as John
A young couple escapes Ireland, dreaming of a new life during the land giveaway in Oklahoma. As they struggle to survive against betrayal and harsh wi...
Poitín
1978
as Garda
A poitín (moonshine) maker attempts to avoid the attentions of the Gardaí (police) in Connemara in the west of Ireland.
Your Man from Six Counties
1976
as Gerard
When his father becomes a bomb victim, Jimmy leaves Belfast for his uncle’s farm in remote west Ireland. But even here there are links to the past.