Draw held for RTÉ All Ireland Drama FestivalThe nine participating finalists gathered at the Dean Crowe Theatre in Athlone on Monday of this week for the official draw determining the line-up for this year's All-Ireland Drama Festival. The 2026 RTÉ All-Ireland Drama Festival, held under the auspices of the Amateur Drama Council of Ireland (ADCI), will take place from April 30 to May 8 in the Dean Crowe Theatre. Pictured, back row, l-r, John Keane ADCI Chairperson, RTÉ All Ireland Drama Festival Director Michael McGlone and Cllr Vinny McCormack, Mayor of Athlone Moate Municipal District. Front row, l-r, Doreen Holloway RTÉ All Ireland Drama Festival Secretary and Mairead Broderick ADCI Secretary. On Friday, May 1, Wexford Drama Group, directed by Linda Hynes, will perform ‘Someone Who’ll Watch Over Me’ written by Frank McGuinness.

Source: Irish Independent April 07, 2026 10:12 UTC