Dónall Farmer

Dónall Farmer (born Daniel Patrick Farmer; 24 November 1937 – 6 December 2018 ) was an Irish television film director, producer, RTÉ Head of Drama (succeeding Chloe Gibson) and actor who performed on stage and in film and television productions. Known for his part in Glenroe, the Irish television series in which he played Father Tim Devereux, he won two Jacob's Awards for his work on RTÉ Television, in 1969 and 1979 respectively. A notable contributor to stage productions in the Abbey Theatre, his play parts span 1980–1989. He was also involved in the Irish-language Damer Theatre.