Star Fassbender ‘honoured’ to take grand marshal role

SCREEN star Michael Fassbender received a tumultuous welcome when he returned to his hometown Killarney to act as grand marshal of the St Patrick’s Day parade.

He was accorded a civic reception by Killarney Town Council before heading the parade in a horse-drawn carriage, accompanied by Killarney mayor Michael Gleeson.

“I’m overwhelmed. It’s a great honour to be involved here today,” said the broadly smiling actor who signed autographs and posed for photographs with fans.