Dame Diana Rigg who Starred in Drishane Feature Film Dies at 82

Dame Diana Rigg – Star of the famous television series “The Avengers” and who was principal actor in the 1970s feature film “In This House of Brede” made at Drishane Convent and Estate has died at the age of 82.   We thank Jerry Doody and also Joe Fitzgerald for bringing this to our attention.  Here we share some of the images relating to that very special era at Drishane when quite a number of local ladies became “nuns” for a brief period and people such as the late Dan Lehane also appeared in the production.   One may view the feature film “In this House of Brede” on this link.   Tap on the images to enlarge.   God rest Dame Diana Rigg who made many Friends in Millstreet in the 1970s.  R.I.P..   (S.R.) [read more …] “Dame Diana Rigg who Starred in Drishane Feature Film Dies at 82”