Finders Keepers (2020)

Farmer Bernie Bennett has had a relationship of convenience with another local farmer, Michael Kennedy, but now she’s looking for commitment from him. However, Michael is not so sure. Unfortunately, while Michael is dithering Bernie falls under the spell of well-to-do farmer, Sam Cullen, a man Michael doesn’t like. The more Michael tries to sway Bernie from Sam, the more she is drawn to him. Matters are further complicated by Bernie’s man-mad half-sister, Shelagh, who is living with her.

Characters:

Bernie Bennett……………….a hard-working single farmer in her forties
Shelagh Flaherty……………..Bernie’s slightly younger, flirtatious half-sister
Michael Kennedy………………A local farmer with an eye for Bernie
Sam Cullen…………………..a well-to-do local farmer, who catches Bernie’s eye
Mark Costello………………..a solicitor – one of Shelagh’s many men friends
Brenda Costello………………Mark’s fiery wife
Kay Carroll………………….a friend of Brenda’s
Paddy Molloy…………………an older farmer friend of Michael’s
Sharon O’Rourke……………..Michael’s sour sister

Performed by:

Rath Drama Group, Co. Offaly……………………..March 2023