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RTÉ News
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- RTÉ News
Live Watch: RTÉ All Ireland Drama Festival Gala Awards 2025
All roads lead to Athlone as nine finalist drama groups from all over Ireland battle it out in the finals of the RTÉ All Ireland Drama Festival, streaming live for the first time from 9pm on Saturday 17th May - watch the Gala Awards Ceremony, presented by Simon Delaney and Nuala Carey, above. The plays included in this year's RTÉ AIDF Final – listed below – include several adaptations for stage, a premiere of an Irish adaptation of a play, two amateur premieres, a farce and a black comedy. With awards for achievements both on and off stage, including Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Director and Best Stage Design, the stakes are high to see who will win the coveted Perpetual Trophy and The Abbey Theatre Award. The Finalist Plays Ballycogley Players, directed by Pat Whelan, Lend Me A Tenor by Ken Ludwig. Brideview Drama Group, directed by Jack Aherne, The Weir by Conor McPherson. Bradán Players, directed by Réidín Dunne, Little Gem by Elaine Murphy. Corofin Dramatic Society, directed by John Clancy The Weir by Conor McPherson. Ballyduff Drama Group, directed by Ger Canning, The Blackwater Lightship by Colm Toibín. Wexford Drama Group directed by Paul Walsh, Skylight written by David Hare. Balally Players, directed by Declan Rudden, Ulster American, written by David Ireland. Bridge Drama, directed by Susan Somers, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon, adapted for the stage by Simon Stephens. Newpoint Players, directed by Sean Treanor, Joshua Sobol's 1984 play Ghetto.
Irish Independent
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Ballycogley Drama Group set to perform extra shows ahead of All Ireland finals in Athlone
Today at 22:00 What a year for Ballycogley players as their 50th anniversary celebrations are rocketed to a fantastic start with the group having qualified for the RTE All Ireland Open Finals in Athlone. At last week's draw for performance slots team Ballycogley were drawn to perform their much loved play 'Lend Me A Tenor' on opening night of the festival. Ahead of this the group, having already sold out the O' Reilly Theatre at the National Opera House, have released their final pre All Ireland performance dates in Gorey Little Theatre on Thursday May 1 and in the Jerme Hynes Theatre at the National Opera House on Monday and Tuesday May 5 and 6. Lend Me a Tenor by Ken Ludwig is a fast-paced madcap comedy set in 1934 Cleveland. The plot revolves around a world-famous Italian opera singer, Tito Merelli who is scheduled to perform in a production of Pagliacci. When their star tenor unexpectedly goes missing, a timid assistant in the company, Max is thrust into the spotlight as his unlikely replacement after he is coerced into impersonating Tito to save the show. What follows is a whirlwind of mistaken identities, romantic misunderstandings, and hilarious chaos behind the scenes. Full of fast-paced action and over-the-top characters, the play is a delightful farce that keeps audiences laughing from start to finish. To qualify for the All-Ireland Finals the group have contested preliminary qualifying festivals all over the country and having travelled to Kilmuckridge, Castleblayney, West Clare, West Waterford, South Leinster New Ross, Shercock and Wexford drama festivals the group secured maximum marks seeing them qualify alongside eight other groups from around Ireland, including two others from Co. Wexford. The play, directed by Pat Whelan, stars Sean Carthy, Catherine Stafford, Edward Hayden, Chris Maddock, Trish Boyce, Catherine Murphy, Fr. Pat Mernagh, Siobhan Murphy and is stage managed by Celine Tracey. Nick Hayes, Cian Cassidy, and Eddie Milbourne look after the lighting for the production with the sound scape in the capable hands of Laura Hayes and Nick Whelan. Costumes, hair and set design are all curated by Catherine Stafford. Many other stalwart group members are ably leading front of house, set building and backstage to support the production. Speaking about the production, Sean Carthy, Chairperson of the Ballycogley Players, said: 'It's an immense honour for Ballycogley Players to be heading back to the RTE All Ireland finals for a second consecutive year and is testament to the work invested in this production by our fantastic director Pat Whelan and the very hard working cast and crew. ADVERTISEMENT It's been a labour of love to bring this production to life, and as chairperson I, and the entire committee, are incredibly proud of the hard work and dedication shown by the entire group 'The play has been polished, tweaked and is now ready for its final outings in Gorey and Wexford and we would love your support for what is a very special occasion for our group, especially in our 50th year of bringing drama to the community' Tickets for Lend Me A Tenor at Gorey Little Theatre are available now online on Tickets for Lend Me A Tenor at the Jerome Hynes Theatre are available now through the National Opera House box office (053-9122144) and online on
Irish Independent
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Around the Districts: Kilmore and Oulart & The Ballagh
Kilmore Quay Integrated Tourism Resort You are invited to learn more about an exciting new tourism resort on lands at the Beak and Neamstown, Kilmore Quay. A Public Information Event will take place at the Stella Maris Community Centre, Kilmore Quay on Friday, May 2 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., presented by Stephen Carr Architects. Come along to view the plans for this world-class development, set to bring new opportunities to the local community and the wider region. Everyone is welcome to attend, refreshments will be served. Pop Up Boutique The Kilmore Quay RNLI Fundraising Committee are hosting a Pop Up Boutique in the Stella Maris Centre on Friday 25th April from 4pm to 8pm and on Saturday and Sunday 26th/27th April from 10am to 6pm. The boutique will feature new and nearly new ladies clothes, shoes, accessories, scarves and jewellery, men and children's clothes. Something for everyone! Parish news Dates for your diary - Friday 2nd May: The Sacrament of Confirmation will be administered by Bishop Ger Nash in St Mary's Church, Kilmore, at 11.00am. Saturday 17th May: The Sacrament of First Holy Communion administered by Fr Pat in St. Mary's, Kilmore Church at 11.00am. Ballycogley Players Due to popular demand, the 'Tenor Team' have announced 3 more pre All-Ireland performances Gorey Little Theatre on 1st May and National Opera House on 5th and 6th May. Tickets for Gorey are available on Eventbrite and tickets for the NOH are available on or by contacting the Box Office directly. Ballycogley Hall Dance practice continues in Ballycogley hall on Wednesdays from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Why not give it a go. For further information please call 086 4088418. Yoga - Join us for yoga at Ballycogley Community Hall, Wednesday 10-11amBeginning/Gentle Yoga for beginners or those wanting a gentler approach. Or join us on Saturdays, 10-11amCommunity Yoga for all including flow sequences as well as static and dynamic poses to increase strength, mobility, flexibility and balance. Bring your mat, large towel and water. Contact Jodi with interest or any questions at 087 4144006. Chair Exercise - These classes include exercises in the chair as well as standing exercises using the chair as support. Focus will include movements for balance, mobility, stability and flexibility. Classes are held on Thursdays 10-11am at the Ballycogley Community Hall and all are welcome. Please contact Jodi at 087 4144006 with your availability and interest. ADVERTISEMENT Learn more OULART & THE BALLAGH Happy Easter Warm Easter wishes to all in the Oulart -The Ballagh community. May this season of hope and renewal bring happiness to every home Under 19 Hurling Congratulations to the Wexford Under-19 Hurling Team on their impressive victory in the Shield Final of the Development Tournament, overcoming Offaly in a strong display. A special mention goes to Oulart-The Ballagh club players Ben Harpur and Peter Whickham for their contribution to the team's success. The team was captained, from centre-back, by Vincent Higgins, Tara Rocks, son of the former Vera Bolger and grandson of Lucy Bolger and the late Jimmy Bolger, Tinnick. Hurler of the Week Congratulations to Wexford Under-20 captain and Oulart-The Ballagh's own Simon Roche on being named BHA Construction Wexford Hurler of the Week. Simon delivered an outstanding performance against Dublin in the Under-20 Hurling Championship, scoring an impressive 1-10 out of 1-17 and was a constant threat, all the way through. Golf Classic Oulart-The Ballagh GAA Club will host their annual Golf Classic on Thursday, 6th June at Courtown Golf Club, with tee times from 8.20am to 4.00pm. Entry is €160 per team of four, with great prizes on offer for 1st, 2nd and 3rd placed teams. Tee sponsorship is available for €100, and green sponsorship for €200. Gather your team and secure your slot by texting 086 601 2000 Safe Routes to School Ballaghkeene N.S. Safe Routes to School application is now at section 38, public consultation stage. This will be open to the public until Thursday 8th May. Detailed drawings of the proposal can be viewed at locations around the village including the School, the Church, the Community Centre and the Health Centre. Submissions can be made to Wexford Co. Council via their website, up until 16:00 Thursday 8th May. Seomra Fiadh Ballaghkeene N.S. celebrated the opening of Seomra Fiadh on Friday 4th April. The room is in memory of little Fiadh O'Connor, who sadly passed away on 5th April 2023. The outdoor room is a fantastic addition to the school and is testament to the effort put in by family and volunteers in recent months, particularly Fiadh's parents, Laura and Rory. The multi-activity, outdoor learning room comes complete with chalk boards, swings, Lego stations, sand trays, timber benches and a synthetic grass floor. The room is bringing joy and happiness to all the pupils on a daily basis, just like Fiadh brought to her family and friends during her short life. Under 14 Camogie Congratulations to Oulart-The Ballagh's Zara Britton, Serena Scallan, Sarah Butler, Mia Doyle, Callie Foley-Fortune, Kiera Gibbons and Annie Heffernan on making the Wexford Under 14 Development Squad, 2025. Onwards and upwards! Get Well wishes Best wishes for a speedy return to full health to all members of the local community who are ill, at home or in hospital. You are remembered at weekend Masses and in the prayers of the community. Eucharistic Adoration On Tuesdays, Eucharistic Adoration takes place in St. Mochua's Chapel, Oulart, 9am-7.45pm, followed by Divine Mercy Chaplet, with Benediction. Eucharistic Adoration will begin in St. John The Baptist Church, The Ballagh, (after 10.30 am Mass, until 3pm) on Wednesday, 16th. April. Club Lotto The numbers drawn on Wednesday 16th April were 3, 20, 21, 28 and the Bonus number was 6. Gavin Breen, Corina Shinners and Bob Dunne matched 3 numbers and shared €150. The next Lotto Draw will take place in The Crazy Bear, on Wednesday30th April. The Prize Fund stands at €7,700.
