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Brosnan is Honored Irishman

By Irish America Staff
October / November 2003

October 1, 2003 by Leave a Comment

Actor, Pierce Brosnan.

Dublin, Ireland: Irish actor Pierce Brosnan received an Order of the British Empire [OBE] honor from the British Ambassador to Ireland for his outstanding contribution to drama and the British film industry. In his acceptance speech Brosnan said that he felt humbled and "never dreamed of receiving an honor like this." He added that, "As an Irishman, I'm flattered and … [Read more...] about Brosnan is Honored Irishman

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