A New Cultural Landmark

The actor Curtis O’Neal was born and raised in Galway, Ireland. He got his start acting in small plays at McGregor Playhouse, a local theater. Now, of course, he’s a major actor who has performed in countless successful movies, including Barcelona Nights and The Captain. He has won several acting awards, and is now looked upon as one of the finest leading men in modern film history.

To celebrate this rich legacy, the Galway Arts Initiative wants to construct a museum, the O’Neal Center. It will be built at the address of his childhood home, 15 Pew Street, and feature two stories' worth of memorabilia. Among the items acquired for the museum is audition footage from his first American movie. The playbill from his first-ever theater performance, when he was just 15, will also be on display. The exhibits will move in chronological order, from Mr. O'Neal's earliest years to the present.

Right now the Galway Arts Initiative is attempting to find the remaining funds for the construction. Presuming they receive those funds early this year, the museum will be completed in May of next year.