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Brian Cox to be honoured at Galway Film Fleadh

Brian Cox will be presented with the festival's highest honour, the Galway Hooker Award for Outstanding Achievement
Brian Cox will be presented with the festival's highest honour, the Galway Hooker Award for Outstanding Achievement

Succession star Brian Cox is to be honoured at the Galway Film Fleadh in July.

The Emmy, BAFTA, Olivier, and Golden Globe-winning actor will be presented with the festival's highest honour, the Galway Hooker Award for Outstanding Achievement.

The Scottish star will also take part in a public interview at the festival in association with the Irish Film and Television Academy (IFTA).

Cox's big-screen credits include Zodiac, Braveheart, Manhunter, The Bourne Trilogy, and many more.

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Galway Film Fleadh CEO Miriam Allen said: "We are honoured to welcome Brian Cox to the Galway Film Fleadh.

"His remarkable talent and contributions to both stage and screen have left an indelible mark on the world of entertainment.

"We are thrilled to present him with the Galway Hooker Award for Outstanding Achievement to recognise his extraordinary career."

The public interview, hosted by RTÉ Arena presenter Seán Rocks, will take place on Sunday, 14 July at the Galmont Hotel with ticket details available on: galwayfilmfleadh.com.

The Galway Film Fleadh runs from 9 to 14 July.

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