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.
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.
ADA Adjudicators had their pre circuit meeting last night. Everyone is excited to meet groups and festival committees all around the country on the ADCI DLI One Act Drama Circuit 2025. 🎭 ... See MoreSee Less
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Wishing the very best to all the drama festivals, drama groups and adjudicators preparing for the ADCI/DLI One Act Drama Festival Circuit.
It is an exciting time and we can’t wait to see you all in action.
The first festivals, Enniskillen Drama Festival and West Waterford Drama Festival start next week on Thurs 23rd Oct, closely followed by Goresbridge One Act Festival Mary Meaney starting on Fri 24th Oct. The first results will come in on Sat 25th Oct and once ratified by Mary Torsney (Joint Committee Secretary) they will be posted here on the ADCI DLI One Act Circuit Facebook page and the ADCI and DLI Social Media and websites.
You can find the line-up for the festivals here: dli.ie/apply-for-one-act-festival/
Break a leg to you all.
The ADCI/DLI Joint Committee.
ADCI DLI One Act Drama Circuit
Amateur Drama Council of Ireland
Drama League of Ireland
Association of Drama Adjudicators
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🎭 Preparations are now well underway for this prestigious event and we can't wait to bring all the fun and excitement of an All-Ireland Drama Final to Tubbercurry 🎭🎉 Tickets will be on sale from 9am on Tuesday 21st October via Eventbrite 🎟🎟 ... See MoreSee Less
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Huge congratulations to our friends in @aims_musicals (The Association of Irish Musical Societies) who are celebrating their 60th Anniversary this year.
Wishing them a wonderful anniversary celebration at their ‘Ovation Concert’ on Saturday. 🎶🎭 ... See MoreSee Less
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The AGM of the Amateur Drama Council of Ireland took place today in Athlone and was a very positive event, providing our members with an opportunity to review the season gone out, to prepare for the coming drama season, and to network with other festivals and catch up with friends.
Congratulations to our newly elected National Chairman, John Keane from West Clare Drama Festival - we wish him every success in the two years ahead.
A heartfelt thank you to Liam Hannaway for two excellent years of leadership as Chairman - Liam’s dedication and positivity have been greatly appreciated. We’re delighted that Liam now takes on the role of President.
Today also marked John Travers’ last meeting as a member of the National Executive Council, after holding an officer’s position for the past 12 years. Sincere thanks to John for his outstanding commitment and long-standing service to the ADCI. ... See MoreSee Less
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The AGM of the Amateur Drama Council of Ireland took place today in Athlone and was a very positive event, providing our members with an opportunity to review the season gone out, to prepare for the coming drama season, and to network with other festivals and catch up with friends.
Congratulations to our newly elected National Chairman, John Keane from West Clare Drama Festival Doonbeg - we wish him every success in the two years ahead.
A heartfelt thank you to Liam Hannaway for two excellent years of leadership as Chairman - Liam’s dedication and positivity have been greatly appreciated. We’re delighted that Liam now takes on the role of President.
Today also marked John Travers’ last meeting as a member of the National Executive Council, after holding an officer’s position for the past 12 years. Sincere thanks to John for his outstanding commitment and long-standing service to the ADCI.
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