By Dan Walsh
RTE presenter Joe Duffy will officially open the 18th South Wicklow Drama Festival at St. Brigid’s Hall, Carnew, from March 14th to March 22nd.
Details were announced at the festival launch in Jim Byrne’s Lounge, Carnew, on Thursday night. The festival was launched by Linda Dunne, a retired School Principal of Colaiste Bhride in Carnew.
Ms Dunne became nationally famous when crowned The Calor Kosangas Housewife of the Year in 1985. In retirement, she has a bit more time for golf and this year is Lady Captain in Coolattin Golf Club.
Ms. Dunne stated that she was honoured to be invited to launch the festival. She remarked on the positive impact of the collaboration between the Drama Group and the School, highlighting the advantages for students to have the Drama Festival readily accessible and the opportunity to experience numerous productions.
Line up of Plays Nightly at 8pm except final night – 7.30pm start.
Friday 14th March; Bridevew Drama Group – The Weir by Conor McPherson (sponsored by Kenny’s Corner House).
Saturday 15th March; Tinahely Drama Group – Thy Will be Done by Michael Carey (sponsored by Fitzgerald Kitchens)
Sunday 16th March; Lislea – Dead Guilty by Richard Harris (sponsored by South East Security and Safety Ltd)
Monday 17th March; Thurles – Rathmines Road by Deirdre Kinahan (sponsored by K&K Windows, Craanford).
Tuesday 18th March; Kilmuckridge Drama Group – Juno and the Paycock – by Sean O’Casey (sponsored by Maxol Candy’s Carnew)
Wednesday 19th March; Bridge Players – The Curious incident of the dog in the night time by Simon Stephens (sponsored by Boggan Motors, Gorey & Wexford)
Thursday 20th March; Kilrush Drama Group – Bailegangaire by Tom Murphy (sponsored by Jim Byrne’s Bar & Lounge).
Friday 21st March; Bunclody Drama Group – The Beacon by Nancy Harris (Sponsored by Quinn Property Carnew & Gorey)
Saturday 22nd March; Wexford Drama Group – Skylight by David Hare (Sponsored by Osborne’s Centra, Carnew).
The Chairman and Committee of South Wicklow Drama Festival are delighted to welcome Declan Drohan as Adjudicator for the 2025 Festival.
Patron Tickets for the Festival are available from any of the Festival Committee, from Mark Kennedy in Hall’s Shop, Main Street, Carnew; Carnew Training & Consultancy Centre. Purchasing a patron ticket enables you to see all nine of the following plays for just €50.
The Carnew Community Art Group will hold their annual Art Exhibition in Roberts’ Garage next to St. Brigid’s Hall. The exhibition will open on Thursday, March 13th, and will be available daily throughout the duration of the Festival.
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