Diarmuid Mac An Adhastair

Ros na Rún actor Diarmuid Mac An Adhastair has died at the age of 71, Diarmuid was a member of Irish Equity.

He played Séamus Mhicil Tom on screen since the first episode of the Irish-language soap opera in 1992.

He passed away in hospital in Galway on Sunday (12th July) following a short illness.

Diarmuid is survived by his wife Máirín and his two sons Caomhán and Diarmuid, and daughter Gráinne.

The cast and crew of Ros na Rún have paid tribute Diarmuid saying it was to great honour and pleasure to work with him.

Irish Equity would like to extend their deepest sympathies to the Diarmuids family.