By Mary Doran
As part of the 60th celebrations of Kilrush Drama Group they are publishing a second book continuing from their 50th Anniversary edition, Drama at Kilrush.
This edition is titled More Drama at Kilrush and features over 30 productions by the group in the last ten years inclusive of two All-Ireland victories in 2015 and 2024. In the same format as the first edition, it includes a fantastic record of the plays and events over these years, based on records kept by Mick Byrne (founder member of the group), accompanied by hundreds of photographs of the productions.
Listed also are the names of actors, stage crews and a list of all awards won over this period. The book also features the Pageants that the group were involved in Flight to Grosse Ile, The Coolattin Pageant and Seven Men, Seven Daysboth written by Davy Donohoe. Also included in the book are articles by a number of people who have been connected with the group telling their own stories.
Central to this publication are hundreds of colour photographs from Eamonn Doran’s collection and photographs from other members. Eamonn has also once again undertaken the mammoth task of collecting and putting together the articles, information and photographs for the book.
The newly published book, More Drama at Kilrush will be launched this Sunday, September 29th in St. Brigid’s Hall Carnew at 7.30 pm. All are welcome and books will be on sale for €20 each. Copies of the original Drama at Kilrush book will also be on sale.
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