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Compántas Lir are calling now for new members and invite all people who have an interest in amateur drama, either onstage or backstage, to join us. You can make contact with any of our members, fill out the online form  , ring or text our secretary (Ruth O'Driscoll, 085 115 4715) or indeed This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it us directly. The group are always eagerly looking for aspiring actors and talented backstage crew. Even if you have no specific background in theatre thus far, we provide help and training to unlock those hidden talents.

The aim of the group was always to provide a chance for aspiring actors to perfrom on stage. With an increase in members over the past few years, and to try to meet the groups main aim, Chairman Vincent Moran has encouraged new ways for those members to get stage time. So for 2010 the group have decided to add a new  event  to its activities. This is in the form of a 1 act play which will be performed locally in the Spring time. One of the aims of the show is to showcase new members and provide them with valuable experience for the future.

The group have before now, had three primary events in the calendar. The AGM is normally held by June of each year.  The group then produce two one act plays for their 4 night Autum Theatre in Carnmore Community Centre, in October of each year. 

After that the focus moves towards the groups participation in the Amateur Drama League with possible qualification for the All-Ireland Finals. The group enter in the confined section. This is a three act play and rehearsals normally start in late November, with the opening performance usually in March. The All-Irelands are normally scheduled to beheld in April of each year and the venue moves around the country.

Outside of performances on stage the group try to host workshops for both acting and backstage. These are hosted locally but under the guidance of a national instructor. 

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