18th August 2014
By Bryan T. Smyth
bryan@TheCork.ie
A former resident of West Cork is tipped to win a prestigious lifetime
achievement award at next year’s Oscars ceremony!
Maureen O’Hara has never received an Academy Award despite starring in
64 movies, including classics such as The Hunchback of Notre Dame,
Miracle on 34th Street, and her most famous film, The Quiet Man.
The weekend saw the 94th birthday of Maurreen O’Hara now lives in
Idaho in the US
Two years ago, the actress left Glengarriff abruptly following a
well-publicised row over care and legacy with a former personal
assistant.
Chairman of the County Cork community and voluntary forum Finbarr
Harrington says Maureen was well liked locally and deserves the
Hollywood award
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