By Dan Walsh The premier award didn’t come the way of any of the three Wexford finalists in the RTÉ All Ireland Drama Festival which concluded in the Dean Crowe Theatre in Athlone last night, but the Ballycogley play ‘Out of Order’ took third place overall and there were award winners and nominations that impressedContinue reading “Ballycogley take 3rd in All Ireland festival”
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Kilrush are All-Ireland drama champions
By Dan Walsh Kilrush Drama Group have won the Premier Award and is taking the Claregalway Perpetual Trophy back to Co. Wexford following outright success in the BOSTIK All-Ireland Confined Drama Finals which concluded a short time ago in Mountmellick. And there’s more success! The Best Director (The Broderick Perpetual Cup) has been awarded toContinue reading “Kilrush are All-Ireland drama champions”
Pencil bollards brings safety to St Aidan’s
By Dan Walsh Minister of State Jack Chambers visited St. Aidan’s Primary School Enniscorthy recently to meet with students and parents and to mark completion of upgrade works outside the school under the ‘Safe Routes to School’ Scheme. Minister Chambers outlined that the ‘Safe Routes to School’ Scheme is for the safety of children andContinue reading “Pencil bollards brings safety to St Aidan’s”
Kilrush Drama Group heads for All Ireland
By Dan Walsh Multi-award winning Kilrush Drama Group’s Hooked by Gillian Grattan, directed by Niall McGrath and featuring Kay Cahill, Erin Hogan and John Redmond have won seven out of eight Festivals on the Drama Circuit Kilrush Drama Group topped the leader board of the Confined Drama All Ireland League Tables, with Niall McGrath inContinue reading “Kilrush Drama Group heads for All Ireland”
3 Wexford drama groups in All Ireland
By Dan Walsh The draw for the Open All Ireland RTÉ Amateur Drama Finals 2024 taking place in the Dean Crowe Theatre, Athlone, took place today (Sunday) and with three of the nine finalists having qualified from Co. Wexford the dates are important. And they are as follows; Thursday, May 2nd, the opening night ofContinue reading “3 Wexford drama groups in All Ireland”
Ballycogley and Kilrush are Wicklow winners
By Dan Walsh Ballycogley (Open Section) and Kilrush (Confined Section) have been named as winners at the South Wicklow Drama Festival which ran for eight nights in St. Brigid’s Hall, Carnew, and finished tonight (Saturday). The adjudicator was Imelda McDonagh. OPEN SECTION; 1st, Ballycogley Players with Out of Order by Ray Cooney; 2nd, Bridge DramaContinue reading “Ballycogley and Kilrush are Wicklow winners”
Wexford and Kilrush in drama success
By Dan Walsh Wexford Drama Group in the Open Section and Kilrush Drama Group in the Confined Section were the winners at the 67th South Leinster Drama Festival that concluded last Saturday night after eight great nights of drama at Gorey Little Theatre. The adjudicator was Evelyn O’Sullivan. RESULTS; OPEN SECTION; 1st, Wexford Drama Group,Continue reading “Wexford and Kilrush in drama success”
Ballycogley tops at Kilmuckridge Drama Festival.
By Dan Walsh Ballycogley Players in the Open section and Kilrush Drama Group in the Confined section are the winners from the 65th Kilmuckridge Drama Festival which concluded its 8-night successful run in the KMH last night (Saturday). It was an exciting result for Ballycogley Players and their play Out of Order and they alsoContinue reading “Ballycogley tops at Kilmuckridge Drama Festival.”
Four nights of Craanford drama
Described locally as “an unforgettable theatrical experience” and a stage event not to be missed, Craanford Drama presents Martin McDonagh’s acclaimed play, “The Cripple of Inishmaan” for four nights in Craanford Commmunity Centre. For a mere €10 admission, witness the talent of the cast, featuring Priscilla Mullen, Margaret Nolan, Clodagh Kenny, Ollie Doran, Patrick Lennon,Continue reading “Four nights of Craanford drama”
3 qualify for All-Ireland drama finals
Bunclody Kilmyshal Drama Group have qualified for the All-Ireland One-Act Drama Finals with their play ‘Dead Man’s Bells’ They will join their Wexford neighbours Coolgreany Amateur Dramatic Society (Open Section) and New Ross Drama Workshop (Confined Section) and are the first three groups to qualify. The All-Ireland One-Act Drama Finals take place in Castleblaney, Co.Continue reading “3 qualify for All-Ireland drama finals”
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