Brian Friel, Irish playwright who wrote Dancing at Lughnasa, dies aged 86 by Henry McDonald Ireland Correspondent

'Ireland's Chekhov' who gained recognition for plays including Philadelphia, Here I Come! and Translations, remembered as a giant of world theatreBrian Friel, one of Ireland's foremost playwrights, has died at the age of 86.Friel, who was labelled "Ireland's Chekhov", nurtured Irish acting talent, including Liam Neeson and Stephen Rea, who later became Hollywood stars. Continue reading...

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