AGM of Roscommon Drama Festival held
Pictured at the AGM of Roscommon Drama Festival were front l-r: Frank Nally, Joe Nally, Mairead Nally (Chairperson), Tom Costello, and Jimmy Hoban (PRO). Back l to r: Marie McCrann (Secretary), Mary Finn, Riona McGuinness, Deirdre Kelly, Brigeen Fitzmaurice, and Bernie Maher.
The AGM of Roscommon Drama Festival was held in Gleeson’s Townhouse, Roscommon on Monday, September 23rd.
Following on from a very successful Drama Festival in March 2024 the chairperson Mairead Nally thanked the “very energetic and efficient committee” for the invaluable support and contribution in making the 2024 festival one of the best ever.
A very special word of thanks was reserved for the groups, patrons, advertisers, sponsors and the staff of the Arts Centre who all played their part in its success.
Referring to the adjudicator, Padraig McIntyre. Mairead noted that “he was his usual self, a mix of the entertainer as well as the adjudicator and continues to be a crowd pleaser here in Roscommon”.
A special word of thanks was given to the management and staff of the Roscommon People, Roscommon Herald, RosRM and Shannonside for their excellent coverage and support of the drama festival.
The officers for the coming year are: Chairperson, Mairead Nally; Secretary, Marie McCrann; Treasurer, Caroline Cunningham; PRO, Jimmy Hoban.
The festival, which continues to grow in strength and is now regarded as one of the premier drama events in the country, will run from March 7th to 15th next year and the adjudicator will be Irene O’Meara.
A huge thank you to everyone who has helped to put Roscommon drama on the map as well as on the stage.
