By Dan Walsh
RTE broadcasting legend Joe Duffy was guest of honour in Carnew last night where he performed the official opening of the 18th South Wicklow Drama Festival at St. Brigid’s Hall.
First on stage for the 9-night festival – it runs until Saturday, March 22nd was Bridevew Drama Group who staged The Weir by Conor McPherson.
Line up of plays nightly at 8pm except final night – 7.30pm start.
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).
Declan Drohan is Adjudicator for the 2025 Festival.
The annual Carnew Community Art Exhibition in association with the South Wicklow Drama Festival opened in Roberts’ Garage adjacent to St. Brigid’s Hall, Carnew, on Thursday night.
The Exhibition was officially opened by the very talented Kate McMeehan, the group’s Art Teacher.
It is open 2-4pm today (Friday), Saturday, March 15th, Wednesday, March 19th and Friday, March 21st.
The annual Carnew St Patrick’s Day parade starts at Kenny’s Corner at 12.30pm and travels down Main Street to St. Brigid’s Hall. So plenty happening in Carnew over the next number of days!
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