Archive for the ‘Causes & Charity’ Category

The Inspirational Gabriel Byrne

So, what does Gabriel Byrne do these days when he is not filming the third season of our favorite series, In Treatment? Well, we know he does not sit around relaxing, that is certain! Monday, June 28, he met with Irish Tourism Minister Mary Hanafin in New York, of course, in his role as Cultural Ambassador...

June 29th, 2010 | Causes & Charity | Read More

And Slowly Read, And Dream of the Soft Look

“Poetry and the Creative Mind,” the eighth annual benefit for the Academy of American Poets held at Lincoln Center in New York City on April 20, provided a rare evening devoted to poetry read by an array of celebrities, including Meryl Streep, Rosanne Cash, Sting, Julian Schnabel, Alan Cumming,...

April 21st, 2010 | Appearances, Causes & Charity | Read More

Help for Haiti–Updated!

Variety notes that Hollywood is supporting relief efforts in Haiti, with telethons involving everyone from George Clooney to Bono and donations in the millions pouring in. On the East Coast, “Gabriel Byrne, Terry George, and others have organized a “Rebuild Haiti” fundraiser in New...

January 19th, 2010 | Causes & Charity | Read More

Gabriel Byrne Helps Bring Home the Money

Thanks to Lara for the heads up, as usual! According to IrishCentral.com (December 7, 2009): “The Irish Minister for Foreign Affairs, Micheál Martin, T.D., today announced a major grant for a landmark Irish project in New York. Minister Martin said that a total of €2.3 million will be provided...

December 8th, 2009 | Causes & Charity | Read More