Amateur Drama Council of Ireland

 

The Amateur Drama Council of Ireland (A.D.C.I) is the federation of amateur drama festivals for the whole of Ireland – North and South. A.D.C.I was founded in 1952 and has coordinated the running of preliminary drama festivals and All Ireland festivals ever since. 

 

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Amateur Drama Council of Ireland

Welcome

Welcome to the website of the Amateur Drama Council of Ireland. The ADCI recently celebrated its 70th Anniversary having been founded in 1952.

The first meeting of the ADCI took place on 26th October 1952 when members of drama festivals from across Ireland met in Athlone to discuss plans for an All-Ireland Drama Festival as part of the 1953 An Tóstal celebrations. 

Despite the many challenges it has faced over the years, the ADCI continues to be a thriving organisation in Ireland today, working to host drama festivals in communities across the country, featuring drama groups who travel from near and far to entertain audiences. 

We look forward to many more years of success for the Amateur Drama Council of Ireland. 

Festivals

Drama Festivals

The Amateur Drama Council of Ireland (ADCI) is a voluntary organisation. The ADCI currently has 37 Full-Length member festivals and 9 One-Act member festivals across the island of Ireland.

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Ballina One Act Drama Festival 2024 Results

Open
1. Letterkenny Music and Drama Group - Cider Park
2. Butt Drama Circle - A Matter of Rights
3. Down at Heel Productions - They Also Serve

Confined
1. The Wilde River Drama Group - Aubade
2. Bailieborough Drama Group - Dying Minutes
3. Lucan Drama - Mary Mary

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Well done to all from Glenamaddy Theatre Festival✨️🤩🎭

Delighted to welcome today Edward Hayden, Chair of the Drama League of Ireland and also Chair of the Joint Committee (DLI & ADCI) who run the One Act Drama Circuit. Delighted to see you Edward here in Iontas Theatre.
Also in photo, Joe Hanratty, Festival director, Rose O'Neill, adjudicator, and Rita Connell, Festival chairperson.
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Letterkenny One Act Drama Festival 2024 Results

Open
1. Butt Drama Circle - A Matter of Rights
2. Letterkenny Music and Drama Group - Cider Park
3. Theatre3 Newtownabbey - Perchance to Dream

Confined
1. Devenish Drama Group - Even Numbers
2. Carraig Na Bhfear Drama Society - Tom
3. Erne Drama Group - Waiting for You

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Well done to all from Glenamaddy Theatre Festival ✨️🤩🎭

Well done Butt Drama Circle & Devenish Drama Group 👏

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