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'''Seán McGinley''' (1952–2009), known as '''Seán Mac Fhionnghaile''', was an [[Irish people|Irish]] actor from [[County Donegal]]. He was known primarily for his comic roles, particularly for his leading roles in the [[TG4]] sitcoms ''[[C.U. Burn]]'' and ''Gleann Ceo'', as well as [[RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta]] comedy series ''Cois Cuan''. He was executive producer for the 12-part series, ''FFC'', and was a member of ''[[Amharclann Ghaoth Dobhair|Aisteoiri Ghaoth Dobhair]]'', an actors' group.
'''Seán McGinley''' (1952–2009), known as '''Seán Mac Fhionnghaile''', was an [[Irish people|Irish]] actor from [[County Donegal]]. He was known primarily for his comic roles, particularly for his leading roles in the [[TG4]] sitcoms ''[[C.U. Burn]]'' and ''Gleann Ceo'', as well as [[RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta]] comedy series ''Cois Cuan''. He was executive producer for the 12-part series, ''FFC'', and was a member of ''[[Amharclann Ghaoth Dobhair|Aisteoiri Ghaoth Dobhair]]'', an actors' group.


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His wife was Theresa.<ref name="Donegal actor dies after battle with cancer"/> The couple had two daughters and two sons together.<ref name="Donegal actor dies after battle with cancer"/> He died from [[cancer]] at the age of 57 on November 1, 2009.<ref name="Actor dies after battle with cancer">{{cite web|url=http://www.independent.ie/national-news/actor-dies-after-battle-with-cancer-1930809.html|title=Actor dies after battle with cancer|date=2009-11-02|accessdate=2009-11-04|publisher=''[[Irish Independent]]''}}</ref> He fought the disease for two years before dying on 1 November 2009.<ref name="Actor dies after battle with cancer"/> His funeral took place at Saint Columba's Church in Brinalack, [[Gaoth Dobhair]] two days later.<ref name="Actor dies after battle with cancer"/>
His wife was Theresa.<ref name="Donegal actor dies after battle with cancer"/> The couple had two daughters and two sons together.<ref name="Donegal actor dies after battle with cancer"/> He died from [[cancer]] at the age of 57 on November 1, 2009.<ref name="Actor dies after battle with cancer">{{cite web|url=http://www.independent.ie/national-news/actor-dies-after-battle-with-cancer-1930809.html|title=Actor dies after battle with cancer|date=2009-11-02|accessdate=2009-11-04|publisher=''[[Irish Independent]]''}}</ref> He fought the disease for two years before dying on 1 November 2009.<ref name="Actor dies after battle with cancer"/> His funeral took place at Saint Columba's Church in Brinalack, [[Gaoth Dobhair]] two days later.<ref name="Actor dies after battle with cancer"/>


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Revision as of 04:50, 24 December 2012

Seán Mac Fhionnghaile
Born
Gaoth Dobhair, County Donegal
Died1 November 2009
Other namesSeán McGinley
SpouseTheresa

Seán McGinley (1952–2009), known as Seán Mac Fhionnghaile, was an Irish actor from County Donegal. He was known primarily for his comic roles, particularly for his leading roles in the TG4 sitcoms C.U. Burn and Gleann Ceo, as well as RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta comedy series Cois Cuan. He was executive producer for the 12-part series, FFC, and was a member of Aisteoiri Ghaoth Dobhair, an actors' group.

Early life

He was born Seán McGinley in Gaoth Dobhair, County Donegal.[1] His mother, Grainne, was to outlive him.[1]

Career

Best known for his leading roles in television shows such as CU Burn and Gleann Ceo, he was executive producer for a further 12-part series, FFC, for TG4.[1][2] He was involved in the RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta comedy programme Cois Cuan.[3] He also established Cul a Tigh, a television production company.[1] He transformed a run-down factory near his home into a training school and production centre.[3]

Personal life

His wife was Theresa.[3] The couple had two daughters and two sons together.[3] He died from cancer at the age of 57 on November 1, 2009.[1] He fought the disease for two years before dying on 1 November 2009.[1] His funeral took place at Saint Columba's Church in Brinalack, Gaoth Dobhair two days later.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g "Actor dies after battle with cancer". Irish Independent. 2009-11-02. Retrieved 2009-11-04. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  2. ^ "Irish Film & TV Research Online". Trinity College, Dublin. Retrieved 2009-11-07.
  3. ^ a b c d "Donegal actor dies after battle with cancer". The Belfast Telegraph. 2009-11-03. Retrieved 2009-11-07. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)

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