Dónall Farmer Explained

Dónall Farmer
Birth Name:Daniel Patrick Farmer
Birth Date:24 November 1937
Nationality:Irish
Occupation:Television film director, producer, RTÉ Head of Drama and actor
Known For:Two Jacob's Awards
Notable Works:Glenroe

Dónall Farmer (born Daniel Patrick Farmer; 24 November 1937 – 6 December 2018[1]) was an Irish television film director, producer, RTÉ Head of Drama (succeeding Chloe Gibson) and actor who performed on stage and in film and television productions. Known for his part in Glenroe, the Irish television series in which he played Father Tim Devereux, he won two Jacob's Awards for his work on RTÉ Television, in 1969 and 1979 respectively.[2] [3] A notable contributor to stage productions in the Abbey Theatre, his play parts span 1980–1989.[4] He was also involved in the Irish-language Damer Theatre.[5]

Filmography

YearTitleRole
1992–2000[6] GlenroeFr. Tim Devereux
1999BallykissangelEamon
1987Remington SteeleSean O’Gleason
1985Cúirt an Mheán OícheAn Seanduine Suarach
1983[7] [8] One of OurselvesFather Deasy

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Glenroe star Dónall Farmer has died. RTÉ.ie. 6 December 2018.
  2. The Irish Times, "Awards for radio and TV presented", 11 December 1969
  3. The Irish Times, "Jacobs present awards", 31 March 1979
  4. Web site: Donal Farmer at the Abbey Theatre. Abbey Theatre. 25 May 2015.
  5. https://siopa.gael-linn.ie/en/an-damer-history-of-an-irish-language-theatre-mair%C3%A9ad-n%C3%AD-chinn%C3%A9ide
  6. Web site: Fr. Tim Devereux. RTE Stills Library. 5 July 2012. RTE Ireland. 25 May 2015.
  7. Web site: Dónall Farmer - One of Ourselves. Waterford County Council. 25 May 2015.
  8. Web site: Michael. Bermingham. Dónall Farmer - Father Deasy - One of Ourselves. Youtube. 25 May 2015.