Tributes paid Brian Friel - ‘a genius who walked amongst us’

“His legacy to the Irish people is immense,” said the President, noting that Friel will be remembered as a great Irishman and one of the giants of Irish literature.
Brian Friel's wondrous plays outlive him. I shall always be glad I could thank him for them, in Derry two years back. pic.twitter.com/MktQKM6Cs2
— Ian McKellen (@IanMcKellen) October 2, 2015