Clondalkin actor plays1916 hero

By Mary Dennehy

CLONDALKIN actor Phillip Galvin will play Father Columbus Murphy in a re-enactment of the Capuchin priest’s remarkable actions during Easter week 1916, when he went out onto the streets of Dublin and cared to the wounded and dying.

In a RTE production called 16 Letters, the story of Fr Murphy will be one of a number of stories told through letters left, correspondence from ordinary people, private collections and national archives to provide a “new and personal perspective” on 1916.

Born, bred and still living in Clondalkin, Philip Galvin will play Fr Murphy in the re-enactment, the latest role for the determined actor who has appeared in TV shows such as Love/Hate, Mario Rosenstock, Red Rock, Fair City and Mrs Brown’s Boys D’Movie.

Arriving onto the acting scene only three years ago, Philip has in that time built-up his CV and experience and is hoping that being part of the production 16 Letters will introduce him to a larger audience.

Despite a busy schedule, Philip took five to speak with his local paper.