Kilmoganny ready for special play, By the Bog of Cats, by Shruggawadda Players

Shrughawadda Players are once again preparing to take to the stage in St Eoghan's Centre, Kilmoganny with their new play, By the Bog of Cat, by talented and famous writer Marina Carr.

The play will be stage over four nights from January 31 to February 3 at 8.15pm nightly.

Set in the mysterious landscape of the bogs of rural Ireland, Carr's lyrical and timeless play tells the story of Hester Swane, an Irish Traveller with a deep connection to her land.

Tormented by the memory of a mother who deserted her, Hester is once again betrayed, this time by the man she loves and father of her child. On the brink of despair, she embarks on a terrible of vengeance as the secrets of her tangled past are revealed.

The large cast includes former well known Players such as Biddy Hawe, Gerry Carroll, Caroline Doran, Stephen Gilmore, Jackie Kennedy, Bobby Murray Olivia Reade and Willie Kearney. Shrughawadda Players also welcome new young members Sophie Gilmore, Aisling Bryan, Emily Freaney, Jake Butler, Thomas Deegan.

The play is once again directed by Alycia Kearney. Front of house and backstage are Jackie Kenneally and Marie Kelly, with set design and art by Stephen Gilmore, stage carpenter William Kearney, set builders Willie Kearney and Eamon Kennedy, music and sound effects by Aobha Moore, lighting by Ciaran Moore, and costumes Alycia Kearney.

It has been a sad year for Shrughawadda Players as former director Michael Dowling, who set up the drama group in 2005 and directed until 2018, passed away in 2023.

He possessed a great knowledge of drama and was very talented. He will be sadly missed and sympathies go to Patricia, his wife and all his family.

TICKETS
Tickets can be bought or ordered at Pete`s Shop in Kilmoganny 051-648637, Alycia 087-6757490, Jackie 0879953532, or buy online at grevents.ie/shrughawaddaplayers24.