Tributes have been paid to actor and television presenter Frank Twomey who has died.
He was best known as a presenter on the RTÉ children's TV show 'Bosco' during its original 1980s run.
Paying tribute, Tánaiste Micheál Martin described Twomey as a "versatile and brilliant performer."
He wrote: "A proud Cork man, Frank brought joy to many across generations with his work on Bosco, Bull Island, Nighthawk & on stage. Renowned for his sharp wit & humour, he was a versatile & brilliant performer."
Very sorry to hear of the passing of Frank Twomey
A proud Cork man, Frank brought joy to many across generations with his work on Bosco, Bull Island, Nighthawk & on stage. Renowned for his sharp wit & humour, he was a versatile & brilliant performer
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam— Micheál Martin (@MichealMartinTD) December 11, 2023
Twomey also appeared on the RTÉ comedy shows Bull Island and Nighthawks.
He also appeared many times as a dame in the annual Christmas pantomime at The Everyman Theatre in Cork.
Paying tribute, the theatre said he was a "true Cork legend."
"He appeared on our stage many times and will be fondly remembered as the much-loved dame in The Everyman and CADA’s Christmas Panto," the theatre said on X.
We are greatly saddened to hear of the passing of Frank Twomey. A true Cork legend, he appeared on our stage many times and will be fondly remembered as the much-loved dame in The Everyman and CADA’s Christmas Panto. May he rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/8mstd3i6hF
— The Everyman (@EverymanCork) December 11, 2023
Mr Twomey more recently appeared in a moving Dublin Bus advert which ran during Pride Month back in 2019.
Entitled 'The Long Road To Pride', he is seen talking about his experience before being invited to celebrate on the Pride Bus.
"I thought I was the only one; why did I have a kind of a weakness?" he said.
He is later seen celebrating wearing rainbow face paint and waving Pride flags.
RTÉ presenter Joe Duffy described Mr Twomey as "a brilliant actor, comic and dear friend."
