Monthly Archives: March 2011

My deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Nicola Connell, who died on Sunday. Nicola had been playing Sadie Jessup in the Slieverue Eigse Players Drama Group production of my play ‘Mother Knows Best’. The group had just completed … Continue reading →

The Eigse Players Drama Group kicked off an eight-night run on Wednesday night with their production of ‘Mother Knows Best’. Great reports so far and I hope to get to see them next week. Tyrrellspass Drama Group take to the … Continue reading →

Just a word of thanks to the Killavilla and Inch Drama Groups for their hospitality when I went to see their productions of ‘The Two Loves of Gabriel Foley’ recently. I enjoyed both productions immensely as did the audiences who … Continue reading →

I’ve just finished my new play. It’s called ‘Better Late Than Never’ and features eight characters. These are Phyllis, a spinster; Emmet, a handsome photographer; Phyllis’ sister, Marjorie; Marjorie’s husband, Albert; Wally, a would-be suitor of Phyllis’; Gda Pat Doyle, … Continue reading →

I’ve just learned that Shanowen Players in Rathcormac, North Cork will be staging ‘Mother Knows Best’ for four performances later this month and early next month. The cast includes regulars Kathleen O’Regan, Frank Buckley, Stephen O’Leary, Emmet Sweeney, Valerie O’Leary … Continue reading →

The dates have been announced for the Tyrrellspass Drama Group production of ‘The Two Loves of Gabriel Foley’. They are: Friday, March 25th and Sunday, March 27th. Performances start each night at 8.30p.m. sharp and the booking number is 044-9223425. … Continue reading →