Taoiseach leads political tributes hailing actor’s ‘genius’

MICK LALLY was one of the best-loved actors of his generation and will be dearly missed, Taoiseach Brian Cowen has said.

Political tributes to Mr Lally poured in yesterday following the announcement of his death.

“Versatile in both the Irish and English languages, his genius at capturing and portraying the essence of the characters he played brought him wide popular and critical acclaim,” Mr Cowen said.