Archives for July 2015

Second World Live Performance Conference held in Liberty Hall

Second World Live Performance Conference held in Liberty Hall

 

The International Federation of Actors (FIA) held a very successful four-day international conference on live performance in Liberty Hall, Dublin, from 4th to 6th June.

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A Progressive Alternative to the Universal Social Charge

Our partners SIPTU have launched a proposal for “A Progressive Alternative to the Universal Social Charge” (USC).

They are calling for a new Social Solidarity Contribution, [Read more…]

Irish Equity Executive at the Labour Court

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Members of the Irish Equity Executive at the Labour Court, fighting the case for royalties for actors (July 2015).

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.

Irish Equity Executive Meeting

Read the minutes of the Irish Equity Executive Meeting from June 18th 2015 READ NOW