There will be a rather special moment later on this today as actor Dominic West will be reading the 1916 Proclamation in Ballybunion.
The star probably most famous for his role in The Wire has said that the great honour is one he will cherish forever, and that his recitation is a sign of how far relations have come between Ireland and the United Kingdom in the last 100 years. It is understood the renowned actor will take part in a commemoration of the roles played by The O’Rahilly, Michael Mulvihill and Patrick Shortis in the Easter Rising.
West who is also known for his role in The Affair, told Radio Kerry: ” I am honoured to be given the chance to this as my mother’s parents were both Irish and my father’s mother was Irish. I may sound English, and I grew up in England, but like so many millions we’d consider ourselves Irish.”
“We also believe that the fractiousness that came out of the fight for independence means that, 100 years later, we’re able to see our common ground.”