The AGM of the Roscommon Drama Festival committee was held in Gleesons Townhouse Roscommon on Monday 23rd September.
Following on from a very successful Drama Festival in March 2024 the Chairperson Mairead Nally thanked her “very energetic and efficient committee” for their invaluable support and contribution in making ‘our 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 play 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 ward 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, P.R.O. 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 the 7th to 15th March next year, 2025 and the adjudicator is Irene O’Meara.
Finally a huge thank you to everyone who has helped to put Roscommon Drama on the map as well as on the stage.
Back L – R Marie McCrann (Secretary), Mary Finn, Riona McGuinness, Deirdre Kelly, Brigeen Fitzmaurice, Bernie Maher.
Missing from photo Canon Eugene McLoughlin (President), Caroline Cunningham (Treasurer), Mary Cox.
