Colm Ó Briain RIP

Druid is saddened to hear of the passing of Colm Ó Briain, former director of the Arts Council. Druid's Artistic Director, Garry Hynes, said, "The Arts Council’s recognition of the need for a regional arts policy, under the new leadership of Colm Ó Briain in 1975, was fortunate for a young Druid company just starting out. I think of Colm with the utmost respect and admiration. His contribution to Irish culture over his long and varied career has been immense. My sincerest sympathies to Muireann, Seóna, Aisling and all his extended family."