Irish actor Gary Lydon, known for roles in 'The Guard' and 'The Banshees of Inisherin', dies 

Gary Lydon

Gary Lydon

Sun, 03 May, 2026 - 15:16
Steve Neville

Irish actor Gary Lydon, who starred in films such as The Guard and The Banshees of Inisherin, has died at the age of 61.

Born in England, he moved with his family to Wexford when he was a child.

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