Richard visited Ireland for the first time this week as part of the September 25th high-profile Irish release of Microsoft's new Xbox 360 game, Halo3. In anticipation of Richard's participation in the launch festivities in Dublin, Orla Sheridan of Microsoft Ireland said, "We are bringing Richard Dean Anderson to Ireland, which will be his first time in the country, for the launch, as the characters he has played such as MacGyver are heroes and pop culture phenomena like Master Chief. Both are ordinary individuals who, despite insurmountable odds, have stepped up to the challenge to come out of extraordinary situations. There is already huge excitement about his upcoming appearance." In addition to enjoying the sights of Dublin, Richard also participated in a number of public appearances, photo ops, and press interviews.

Richard Dean Anderson poses with Master Chief of Halo3 and the statue of James Joyce in the gardens of the Merrion Hotel in Dublin, Ireland, September 25, 2007
Richard met with fan Caitriona Lynch and her husband Shane during a radio interview for TodayFM with Ray D'Arcy in Dublin, Ireland, September 25, 2007

Thanks to Piaras at Edelman Dublin for help in acquiring the photos and interviews.
Thanks to Alexandra for help in acquiring the photos and interviews.
Thanks to Maria at 98FM for sharing the 98FM radio interview.
Thanks to JanetC for help in acquiring the Ireland AM interview.
Thanks to Shane and Caitriona Lynch for sharing their pictures from TodayFM.