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Irish actor Robert Sheehan was born in Portlaoise, County Laois, the son of Joseph and Maria Sheehan. His father was a member of the Garda Síochána, the police force of the Republic of Ireland. As a child, Sheehan was interested in performing music. He learned how to play the banjo, the bodhrán, and the spoons. He took part in the Fleadh Cheoil, an Irish music competition for children and teenagers.
His interest in acting started when his mother took him to an audition for the drama film Song for a Raggy Boy (2003), about an oppressive school for boys during World War II. Sheehan won an acting role in the film and socialized with other young actors. Following his film debut, Sheehan started acting in theatrical performances.
During the 2000s, Sheehan started appearing in television series. His most prominent roles were as a series regular in the Australian series Foreign Exchange (2004), the historical fantasy Young Blades (2005), the drama series Rock Rivals (2008), and the first two seasons of science fiction series Misfits (2009). In "Misfits", the characters are youths in community service who gain superpowers. Sheehan's character, Nathan Young, gains the power of immortality.
Sheehan had a co-starring role in the drama film Cherrybomb (2009). The film is about two teenage boys who are trying to impress a female love interest trough performing criminal acts. Sheehan's co-star for the film was actor Rupert Grint, and their love interest was played by actress Kimberley Nixon.
Sheehan started the 2010s as a series regular in the crime drama series Love/Hate (2010). He has continued regularly appearing in theatre, film and television roles. Among his most prominent theatrical roles is the role of Richard Duke of Gloucester/Richard III in an adaptation of William Shakespeare's depiction of "The Wars of the Roses".- Actor
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Bernard O'Shea was born in 1979 in Durrow, County Laois, Ireland. He is an actor and writer, known for Bridget & Eamon (2016), The Modest Adventures of David O'Doherty (2007) and Touching People (2009).- Frank Dunne was born on 27 January 1932 in Laois, Ireland. He is an actor, known for Ali G Indahouse (2002), Softly Softly: Task Force (1969) and London's Burning (1988).
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Dermot Kelly was born on 15 May 1917 in County Laois, Irish Republic. He was an actor, known for The Plank (1967), Mess Mates (1960) and Devil's Bait (1959). He died on 18 February 1980 in Dublin, Ireland.- Actress
Claire Byrne was born on 11 August 1975 in Mountrath, Co. Laois, Ireland. She is an actress, known for Savage (2009), The Panel (2003) and Dustin's Daily News (2005). She has been married to Gerry Scollan since 24 June 2016. They have three children. She was previously married to Richard Johnson.- Cinematographer
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Jack Conroy was born on 1 January 1944 in Clonad, County Laois, Ireland. He was a cinematographer and director, known for The Gaelic Curse (2016), Excalibur (1981) and My Left Foot (1989). He was married to Mona Conroy. He died on 3 November 2019 in Naas, County Kildare, Ireland.- Evelyn Cusack was born in County Laois, Ireland.
- Mary Slattery was born on 22 November 1955 in Co. Laois, Ireland. She is an actress, known for I.R.A.: King of Nothing (2006) and Under the Hawthorn Tree (1998). She has been married to Michael Slattery since 6 May 1979. They have two children.
- Agnes Castle was born on 21 April 1862 in Maryborough, County Laois, Ireland, UK. She was a writer, known for The Incomparable Mistress Bellairs (1914), Sweet Kitty Bellairs (1930) and Sweet Kitty Bellairs (1916). She was married to Egerton Castle. She died in April 1922 in Genoa, Italy.
- Mick was a journalist and broadcaster. He joined the 'Irish Press' in 1947, initially working as a librarian. He later became their Gaelic games correspondent, a position he held for thirteen years before moving to RTÉ in 1970.
As RTÉ's first GAA correspondent, he was a presenter, reporter and commentator on football, hurling and handball. Dunne had a reputation for being a meticulous record-keeper of the games he covered. After many All-Ireland finals, he was the first ro get to interview the winners. He has a regular contributer on Highball GAA magazine. - Damien Bowe was born on 5 May 1982 in Co. Laois, Ireland.