OVERVIEW

• Playwright

  Macdara Ó Fátharta 

• Adapted / Translated From

  Máirtín Ó Cadhain 

• Author Notes

  Cóiriú stáitse ar an úrscéal 'Cré na Cille'.

• Setting

  Reilig agus i measc na marbh faoi thalamh.

• Synopsis

  The story unfolds as a series of conversations between the dead, in their underground existence in the graveyard. Caitríona Pháidín has recently been buried and as she meets her dead neighbours and friends we learn of the jealousy she has for her sister Nell who is still alive and well.

• Play Type

  Adaptation/Translation
  

  Number Of Acts

  Full-Length

• Cast Notes

  Is ó ghearrthóga nuachta a fuarthas eolas faoin bhfoireann agus mar sin níl sé iomlán. I léirithe níos déanaí den dráma bhí triúr ban agus seisear fear san fhoireann.

ORIGINAL PRODUCTION

• Date of First Production

  29 February 1996

• Producer

  Produced by Abbey Theatre/Amharclann na Mainistreach

• Original Venue

• Venue Notes

  Is i gColáiste Chonnacht sa Spidéal i nGaillimh a stáitsíodh an dráma den chéad uair. Tugadh faoi chamchuairt náisiúnta leis ina dhiaidh sin.

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