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Na Fearachoin

OVERVIEW

  • Playwright

    Gearóid Ó Lochlainn 

  • Setting

    In Éirinn i rith luath-thréimhse na nDúchrónach. (1920)

  • Synopsis

    This play deals with a dilemma of cultural identity and revolves around an Anglo-Irish family which becomes involved in the War of Independence. They hate the Volunteers on the one hand but they also despise the activities of the Black and Tans. The daughter Maighread is in love with Domhnall Ó Súilleabháin, the local Volunteer leader.

  • Play Type

    Plays General

    Number Of Acts

    One Act

  • Cast Size Male

    4

  • Cast Size Female

    3

Original Production

Original Cast  
Maor Blake Gearóid Ó Lochlainn
Alastair Calbhail Seán Ó Síothcháin
Mac Uí Chalbhail Seán Ó Conchubhair
Oifigeach Dúchrónach Ruaidhrí Mac Giolla Chionnaith
Iníon Uí Chalbhail Niamh Nic Ghearailt
Production Team  
Director Seán Ó Conchubhair

Published Scripts

  • Title

    Na Fearachoin

  • Year

    1946

  • Published By

    Oifig an tSoláthair

  • Address

    An Rannóg Post-Tráchta, 51 Faiche Stiabhna
    Baile Átha Cliath 2
    Republic of Ireland

  • Phone

    01 6476000 / 1890 213434

  • Email

    info@opw.ie

Rights Information

  • Not Found

Source Of Information

Fuarthas an t-eolas seo ón gclár don chéad léiriú agus ó Stair Dhrámaíocht na Gaeilge 1900-1970 le P Ó Siadhail.