of over 20 years, calling for the Jameson international Dublin film festival to be renamed in Michael's honour. Dwyer was cremated after the funeral on 5 January 2010. Awards Dwyer's "contribution to French cinema" led to an honour from the French government. He received the Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres in 2006. References External links Obituary in The Irish Times Dwyer's last article and first since June 2009—dated 11 December 2009 and published in The Ticket "Michael Dwyer: the best bits", reproduction of some of his work, published in The Ticket'' on 8 January 2010 1951 births 2010 deaths Disease-related deaths in the Republic of Ireland Irish film critics Irish LGBT broadcasters Irish LGBT journalists Place of death missing People from Tralee Radio personalities from the Republic of Ireland Sunday Tribune people The Irish Times people The Kerryman people