Theatre

Kate Gilmore, actress: ‘Whatever you’re meant to do, do it now. The conditions are always impossible’

The Dubliner, known for her work on Fair City, has always wanted to pursue a career in acting

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Describe your background, before you started your current career.

I grew up in Artane, Dublin and knew at quite a young age I wanted to pursue an acting career. I went to the Gaiety School of Acting at 18 and have been very fortunate to work relatively consistently in the arts since graduating.

What was your earliest ambition?

To be a dog owner.

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