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Bríd Ní Neachtain
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| Born | 1959 (age 65–66) |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1977–present |
| Spouse(s) | Fiach Mac Conghail |
| Children | 2 |
Bríd Ní Neachtain (born in 1959) is a talented Irish actress. She is well-known for her roles in many plays, films, and TV shows. One of her famous works is the play Dancing at Lughnasa.
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About Bríd Ní Neachtain
Her Early Life
Bríd Ní Neachtain was born in Galway, Ireland. She grew up in Connemara, a beautiful area known for its Irish language and culture. She went to school at Coláiste Chroí Mhuire in Spiddal. As a young actress, she starred in a film based on a famous Irish novel. This novel was called Cré na Cille by Máirtín Ó Cadhain.
Her Acting Career
When Bríd was a teenager, she heard about a job opening at the Abbey Theatre. This is a very famous theatre in Dublin. She wrote to the director, Tomás Mac Anna, and got the job as an assistant stage manager.
Sometimes, she was given small parts in plays that were in the Irish language. Over time, she started getting bigger roles. She acted in plays in both Irish and English. After a play called Silver Dollar Boys, she was asked to join the Abbey Actors group. She stayed with them until the 1990s.
Later, Bríd left the Abbey Theatre to work on a TV show. This was a popular Irish language soap opera called Ros na Rún on TG4. TG4 is an Irish language TV channel. Bríd also used to be on the board of directors for TG4.
Her Personal Life
Bríd Ní Neachtain is married to Fiach Mac Conghail. He used to be a Senator in Ireland. They have two children together.
In 2008, Bríd was featured on an Irish postage stamp. The stamp showed a picture of her from the film Cré na Cille.
Bríd Ní Neachtain's Work
Films She Has Been In
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2007 | Cré na Cille | Caitríona Phaidín | Also called Graveyard Clay |
| 2017 | Song of Granite | Teacher | |
| 2022 | Róise & Frank | Róise | |
| 2022 | The Banshees of Inisherin | Mrs. O'Riordan |
TV Shows She Has Been In
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1983 | Thursday Play Date | Máire Liam | Episode: "An Taobh Tuile" |
| 1985 | Cúirt an Mheán Oíche | Una | Television film |
| 1993 | Family | Mrs Busy Busy | Episode: "Paula" |
| 1996–1999 | Ros na Rún | Rita O'Connor | 158 episodes |
| 2005 | Pure Mule | Phil McKeon | 4 episodes |
| 2008 | Seacht | May | Episode #1.3 |
| 2009
The Clinic |
Patricia May | Episode #7.5 | |
| 2010 | An Crisis | Peigí | Episode #1.4 |
| 2012 | Rásaí na Gaillimhe | Paula de Barra | 4 episodes |
| 2014 | Scúp | Annie | Episode #2.5 |
| 2014 | Corp & Anam | Breitheamh Hughes | 2 episodes |
| 2015–2017 | An Klondike | Belinda Mulrooney | 8 episodes |
| 2017 | Grace Harte | Deirbhle | 3 episodes |
