From Wikipedia the free encyclopedia Mick Lally 10 November 1945 31 August 2010 was an Irish stage film and television actor He departed from a teaching career for acting during the 1970s Though best known in Ireland for his role as Miley in the television soap Glenroe Lallys stage career spanned several decades and he was involved in feature films such as Alexander and the Academy Awardnominated Secret of Kells He died in August 2010 after a battle with emphysema Many reports cited him as one of Irelands finest and most recognisable actors Description above from the Wikipedia article Mick Lally licensed under CCBYSA full list of contributors on Wikipedia