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Roisin Cullen

Gabriel Byrne's hands to be immortalised outside Gaiety Theatre among the greats

Gabriel Byrne's hands will join the those of other great Irish artists on the Gaiety plaza.

His prints will be immortalised alongside the hands and names of other incredible artists.

The hand prints began being printed outside the theatre in 2000 as a way of celebrating the Arts industry both at home and abroad.

Gabriel will join the likes of Brendan Grace, Ronnie Drew, Brian Friel and John B. Keane.

His sold-out play 'Walking with Ghosts' is currently in the Dublin theatre and is getting fantastic reviews.

The owner of the Gaiety Theatre said that they are incredibly fortunate to have the support of the world-renowned actor.

Caroline Downey said: "Over its 150 years, the Gaiety Theatre has played host to world-class artists and performers and each performance is embedded forever in the fabric of this incredibly beautiful building.

"It feels important - now more than ever - to celebrate these people, who contribute so much to the culture of our society.

"We are incredibly fortunate that Gabriel Byrne has been an ambassador for the Arts in Ireland all over the world throughout his career. His handprints join those of a former co-star Niall Toibin, when he last performed on an Irish stage at the Gaiety 44 years ago in a production of Borstal Boy.

"We are extremely proud to immortalise his handprints in bronze as a symbol of the influence of his work on stage, screen and literature.”

Michael D Higgins, Marty Whelan were just some of the famous Irish faces that showed up at the Dublin's Gaiety Theatre to see the Dublin actor Gabriel Byrne's show 'Walking with Ghosts'.

Walking with Ghosts sees Gabriel reflect on his personal and professional life both in Dublin and Hollywood.

As a young boy growing up on the outskirts of Dublin, Gabriel Byrne found refuge in a world of imagination among the fields and hills near his home at the edge of a city that was rapidly evolving.

The show moves between "sensual recollection of childhood in a now almost vanished Ireland" and a commentary on stardom in Hollywood and on Broadway, with Gabriel returning to his home town to reflect on a his incredible journey.

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