'A devilishly humorous man': Tributes pour in for Glenroe actor, Emmet Bergin
Emmet Bergin was best known for his role in the RTE series
Tributes have poured in for Glenroe actor, Emmet Bergin, who died suddenly at home.
Emmet Bergin died suddenly but peacefully, at home on March 15.
Originally from Dublin, he played Dick Moran in the popular RTE series, Glenroe.
He was also known for other roles, such as Ulfus in the film Excalibur, as well as his work in radio advertisements for the Irish Times.
Emmet has been remembered as a "devilishly humorous man" and a "pleasure to work with".
"Dear Sarah, Gavan, Tara, and Emmet's entire family, I extend my deepest sympathy on his sad and untimely death. Emmet was such a lovely and devilishly humorous man. A wonderful cast member and a joy to tour with," wrote Gerry Walsh in tribute.
"Great memories of Emmet in Thieves' Carnival among many other shows. Saved my life when confiscating my car keys in Keane's Bar in Maam Bridge half a century ago. Last met him on Killiney Hill a few years back. Terrific fun and a real gentleman. Condolences to Sarah, Gavan and Tara," paid someone in tribute.
"Deepest condolences to Emmets family and friends for your loss. I was lucky enough to have worked with Emmet a number of times over the years and he was a gentleman who stood out on a set. A pleasure to work with. RIP Emmet," wrote someone else in tribute.
Dearly beloved husband and best friend of Sarah and loving Dad to Gavan and Tara. He will be very sadly missed by his wife, son, daughter, son-in-law Alan, his cherished grandson Jack, sister Siobhán, brothers Pat, Pearse and Allen, nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends.
Emmet will be reposing on Monday evening, March 25 (March 25th) from 5 to 7pm in Carnegies Funeral Home, Monkstown, (A94XK28).
A Service to celebrate his life will be held on Tuesday, March 26 at 3.15pm in the Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold’s Cross, Dublin.