Trivia

Starred in the original theatre production of "Translations" in 1982 opposite pre-film star Liam Neeson.

He died suddenly, shortly before he had finished filming the lead role in First and Last (1989), in which he played a man who was walking from Land's End to John o'Groats in the UK. The role was re-cast with Joss Ackland and filming had to start again from the beginning.

He died suddenly of heart attack shortly after he had finished filming a supporting role in My Left Foot (1989)] (1989), in which he coincidentally played a father who died suddenly of a heart attack.

Started to study for the priesthood.

Spoke Gaelic, French, and Italian.

Had two sons and two daughters: Conor, Aonghus, Maire and Niamh. Son Aonghus McAnally became a well known TV presenter and personality.

Spent 15 years with Dublin's Abbey Theatre.

Father of Irish TV presenter and personality Aonghus McAnally.

Educated at St Patricks College, Maynooth.

Grandfather of actor Aonghus Og McAnally.