OVERVIEW

• Playwright

  Maurice Davin-Power 

• Setting

  Set in Ireland in the 12th Century.

• Synopsis

  This pageant retells the story of Strongbow's relationship with Ireland. Having been deposed as King of Leinster, Dermot MacMurrough returns to Ireland. Whilst away he sought help from English barons. Richard de Clare (known as Strongbow) agreed to lead an army to restore Dermot to his throne on the understanding that he will marry Dermot's daughter and become king of Leinster when Dermot dies.

• Play Type

  Plays General
  

  Number Of Acts

  Full-Length

Cast size

• Male

  26

• Female

  10

• Total

  36

Original Production

• Date of First Production

  29 September 1974

• Production Notes

  In Association With Nora Lever Productions.

• Producer

  Presented by Dublin Theatre Festival

• Venue Notes

  Produced in Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin.

Source Of Information

The information for this entry was taken from the original production programme.