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JDIFF Festival Founder MIchael Dwyer, 1951 - 2010

02 Jan, 2010

MIchael Dwyer, JDIFF Festival Founder and Irish Times Film Critic dies on the 1st January 2010.

JDIFF Festival Founder MIchael Dwyer, 1951 - 2010

The festival is very saddened by the passing of our founder Michael Dwyer who died on Jan 1st following a short illness.  He will be sorely missed by the whole festival team and his passing is a great loss to us and to all film fans who so enjoyed Michael and his dedication to film.  We extend our deepest sympathies to his family and his beloved partner Brian.

Click here for Irish Times obituary.