One of Hollywoods hottest properties Michael Fassbender returned to his native Killarney this week to celebrate his 30th birthday. Fassbender, who plays the lead role of 'Stelios' in the Hollywood blockbuster '300' currently showing in cinemas around the world, spent the weekend with family and old friends who threw a party for him in his parents restaurant 'The West End' in Killarney town. Fasssbender has appreared in several movies including 'Band of Brothers', 'gunpowder, treasor & plot'. He recently played Michael Collins in 'Allegience' at the Edinburgh Festival and his next project will be to play the role of Bobby Sands in 'Hunger' which is due to begin shooting shortly.
Picture by Don MacMonagle