👏 A round of applause for Kilmeen Drama Group!
The winners of the Abbey Theatre Award at this year's RTÉ All Ireland Drama Festival, Kilmeen Drama Group wrapped their sold-out run of Ballyturk on the Peacock Stage last night.
The production also claimed Best Director, Best Actress, Best Stage Setting and the Perpetual Trophy at this year's awards.
Congratulations to the cast, crew and creative team on such a successful production! 🥳
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Super production
Fantastic achievement by Kilmeen Drama Group! 🎭👏 Congratulations to everyone involved in this outstanding success. A special word of congratulations to our own Laura Connolly from Scoil na Buachaillí Clonakilty, whose contribution to this award-winning production makes us especially proud. What a wonderful achievement for Laura, the group, and the wider West Cork community. 🌟
Congratulations to you all Kilmeen Drama Group
On a day of fabulous weather Backstage Theatre, Longford hosted the Drama League of Ireland Convention 2026. Members of the host group looked after everyone so well.
There were representatives from groups from across the country in attendance.
Pictured is Mary Newman, Chairperson of the Drama League of Ireland, addressing the attendees.
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🎭 Break a leg to Kilmeen Drama Group aAbbey Theatreo the Peacock Stage at the Abbey Theatre this weekend.
Wishing you all a memorable experience performing on the stage of Ireland’s National Theatre. Enjoy every moment! ✨
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🎭 Thank You, Athlone
As the dust settles after the 2026 RTÉ All Ireland Drama Festival, we extend our sincere thanks to the entire team in Athlone for hosting such an outstanding festival.
Over nine unforgettable nights in the Dean Crowe Theatre, audiences were treated to exceptional theatre, warm hospitality and the unique sense of friendship and community that makes the All-Ireland Finals so special.
A special word of appreciation to Festival Director Michael McGlone and Secretary Doreen Holloway for their leadership, dedication and tireless work throughout the festival.
Thank you also to the volunteers, supporters and everyone behind the scenes who helped make this year’s ADCI Open Finals such a memorable celebration of Irish amateur drama.
#rtédramafest #amdramireland #amateurdramacouncilofireland #allirelanddramafestival
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A brilliant week!
2026 RTÉ All-Ireland Drama Festival winners announced
2026 RTÉ All-Ireland Drama Festival winners announced
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Kilmeen Drama Group hailing from Rossmore, Co. Cork Scoops Top Award in 2026 RTÉ All-Ireland Drama Festival0 CommentsComment on Facebook
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Congratulations Denis O' Sullivan a super piece of work
Congratulations from Sydney
congratulations Denis O' Sullivan . super win. so well deserved
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It's only one man's opinion after all! Can't imagine any performance any better than Bridge's production of: 'Things l Know To Be True'. Got a standing ovation at Portadown Drama Festival in March and swept the decks in the awards from an English adjudicator. Must only have been a hair's breadth between 1st and 2nd.
Congratulations to all the participating groups from all at Prosperous Drama Society 🎉🎭💖
Huge congratulations to all the winners, especially my friends in Bridge Drama. A top 3 finish two years in a row, incredible achievement ❤️
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So well deserved 👏 Congratulations 🌟🌟🌟
Comhghairdeas, great news
Congratulations again. It was wonderful to be at the Awards Night
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Congratulations Niamh Power 👏👏🥂🥂
Huge congratulations Niamh Óg de Paor That's a great achievement 👏👏
Congratulations
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Congratulations Sinead well deserved 👏
Well deserved Sinead. Congratulations 🎉
Congratulations Sinead, you so deserve this award 🎭👌
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I am over the moon for my great friend. Well done pat
Congratulations
Congratulations to you Pat 👏👏👏
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Good man mark.
Congratulations Mark, two years in a row 👏👏
Well done mark great achievement 👏 💜💛
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Huge congratulations 🎉 👏🎭
Rte should record all 9 plays and show over the winter
Comhgardacas
Nine adjudications down from RTÉ All Ireland Drama Festival adjudicator Padraic McIntyre and not long to go until the one we hear the one we have been waiting for! 🎭🏆
📽️Tune in live at 9pm - www.youtube.com/live/1DjpuPPI0-Q?si=LLKJIP1mBXinZ_Sd
#amdramireland #rtédramafest #amateurdramacouncilofireland #allirelanddramafestival
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Wishing everyone an enjoyable & celebratory night. Good luck.
🎭🏆Livestream of awards at 9pm tonight
🎬 www.rte.ie/culture
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🎭 Tonight, the final curtain falls in Athlone.
After nine remarkable nights at the Dean Crowe Theatre, the RTÉ All Ireland Drama Festival reaches its conclusion, bringing the 2026 ADCI festival season to a close in spectacular fashion.
The nine qualifying groups who travelled to Athlone earned their place through talent along with months of dedication and teamwork. Over the past week, they have filled the stage with creativity, emotion and storytelling of the very highest standard.
Now comes the moment everyone has been waiting for.
Adjudicator Pádraic McIntyre prepares to deliver his final verdicts and announce the winners of the 2026 RTÉ All Ireland Finals.
🎬 Join us live for the awards ceremony at 9pm tonight: www.rte.ie/culture
Best wishes to all groups, festival volunteers and supporters for a memorable final night at the home of Irish amateur drama. 🎭
#amdramireland #rtédramafest #allirelanddramafestival #amateurdramacouncilofireland
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🎭 Break a leg to the cast and crew of Corofin Dramatic Society in the RTÉ All Ireland Finals from the ADCI. 🎭
#amdramireland #rtédramafest #allirelanddramafestival #amateurdramacouncilofireland
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Breaks many legs Corofin - enjoy it all 🎭🤩
Break a leg all round!! Enjoy every minute Corofin Dramatic Society 🎭💯✨
Wishing you the best of luck in the Dean Crowe Theatre tonight.