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Results from Ennis

Monday, 05 December 2011 11:00

Compantas took to the All-Ireland stage in Ennis yesterday and performed thier one act The Donahue Sisters. When the final adjudication and winners were announced the group were judged to have finished in 2nd position. :

Winners of the Confined League: Corofin Drama Society

2nd place to Compantas Lir of Claregalway;

3rd to Breffni Players of Carrick on Shannon

Congratulations to Director Dermot Hession, Cast: Mary McCarthy, Breda Hannon and Mary Killackey, and to the whole backstage crew.

All-Ireland Details

Tuesday, 29 November 2011 11:55

Compantas have qualified and will perform in the All-Ireland one act Finals in Ennis on Sunday 4th December. It's the final day of the Finals, with two sessions on the day, one starting at 2pm featuring three plays, and the later session starting at 8pm featuring 2 plays and the award ceremony.

We will be 3rd to perform that day in the early session, with the 1st performance starting at 2pm.

A bus is being arranged to bring the group to Ennis. Please note the bus will leave Claregalway at 10.15am approx as our tech time is 12noon to 1pm and bus will leave ennis after last performance and awards ceremony that night at 11pm approx.

If you wish to attend any of the plays you must book through the following number (Glor Theatre) 065 6843103.

We wish Dermot and his cast of Breeda and the two Mary's, and his fine backstage crew all the best in the finals.

More about The Donahue Sisters:

More about the finals and the other plays who made it through: http://www.oneactfinals.com/plays

Last Updated on Tuesday, 29 November 2011 12:10

Results so far....

Monday, 21 November 2011 23:41

As tonight drawsa to a close, the group have performed in all 5 festivals in their lineup and so far they have been met with great responses from adjudicators and audiences alike.

Ballymahon: 1st place

In Tubbercurry they received a 2nd place in the confined section. Mary Killlackey won the Best Performance of the Festival (open or confined).

Manorhamilton: 1st place (best play confined) and Best Overall Production (open or confined)

Dunmore: 2nd place

This leaves just tonight's results in Doonbeg. As of now Compantas Lir lie in 3rd place in the league table, but there are still a numer of results to come in for most groups. Click below for DLI league link.

http://www.oneactfinals.com/confinedleaguetable

Well done to Dermot, his cast and crew on their great results and we keep our fingers crossed for further good news.

Last Updated on Monday, 21 November 2011 23:56

Important Meeting

Tuesday, 29 November 2011 12:08

An Important Meeting will be held on Dec 1st in Arches @ 8pm for all members of the group. Your attendance is of the UPMOST importance. If you would like information on the agenda prior to the meeting please contact us

Last Updated on Tuesday, 29 November 2011 12:11

One Act Festival Circuit Details

Thursday, 03 November 2011 13:53

Compántas Lir are getting ready to hit the road again. After a hugely successful Autumn Theatre, which sold out, Compántas Lir are now preparing to hit the road with their latest production.

donahue This year's One Act Festival Circuit will see Compántas Lir compete in five festivals and Ballymahon on the 13^th November will be the first stop. Dermot Hession directs on the circuit for the first time, taking on Geraldine Aron’s ‘The Donahue Sisters’ as the play. It tells the story of three sisters who find themselves in their old attic playroom. With one sister in London , one in post 9/11 New York and one still at home they have much to catch up on. What appears to be a simple meander through their tales of childhood is turned on its head as the sisters re-enact a shared secret of their childhood.