Limerick gives actor big send-off

MANY years ago a young Limerick man set off for London with the dream of becoming a great actor.

Limerick gives actor big send-off
Mon, 24 Dec, 2007 - 00:00
Jimmy Woulfe, Mid-West Correspondent

Hundreds gathered at the University of Limerick Concert Hall to wish Stephen Ryan success in his bid to follow in the footsteps of Richard Harris.

Stephen, 19, from Mungret has secured a coveted place at the prestigious Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts.

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