A new exhibition celebrating the life and work of the late entertainer Brendan Grace has opened at the Museum of Style Icons at Newbridge Silverware in Co Kildare.
Brendan Grace and Bottler, The Liberty Boys features garments worn by the Irish comedy great over his 50-year career and includes Bottler's uniform, the Drunken Father of the Bride costume and the Fr Fintan Stack suit from the Dubliner's iconic Father Ted cameo.
The exhibition, which has been organised in conjunction with the Grace family, also includes many photographs and "Brendan's beloved Honda 90 motorbike".
Brendan Grace passed away in July 2019 after a short illness. He was 68.
"We are so pleased with this exhibition, it's just a wonderful tribute to Brendan and it really represents his life and his career so wonderfully," said Brendan Grace's wife Eileen.
"Although he died two years ago, we as a family feel his presence every day. Seeing all of these beautiful costumes and exhibits is really special and makes us feel he is even closer.
"It's just a joy to be here; the room is filled with his spirit and sense of joy and mischief. The only thing that is missing is Brendan himself."
Brendan Grace and Bottler, The Liberty Boys runs at the Museum of Style Icons at Newbridge Silverware until Spring 2022. It is open seven days a week and admission is free.
