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An Laoch Ar Ais

OVERVIEW

  • Playwright

    Seán Ó Carra 

  • Adapted / Translated From

    Walter Macken 

  • Author Notes

    Aistriúchán ar 'Home is the Hero' (1952)

  • Notes

    Níor aimsíodh clár don léiriú seo.

  • Synopsis

    After being away in jail for drunken manslaughter, Paddo returns home to his family, a seemingly reformed character. But when he slips back into his old ways he meets resentful opposition from his family.

  • Play Type

    Adaptation/Translation

    Number Of Acts

    Full-Length

ORIGINAL PRODUCTION

Original Cast  
Production Team  
Director Maidhc P. Ó Conaola

UNPUBLISHED SCRIPTS

  • Contact

    Cartlann Taibhdhearc na Gaillimhe

  • Address

    Roinn na mBailiúchán Spesialta
    Leabharlann Shéamais Uí Argadáin
    OÉ Gaillimh
    Republic of Ireland

  • Email

    specialcollections@nuigalway.ie

RIGHTS INFORMATION

  • Territory

    All Territories

  • Rights Type

    All Rights

  • Contact

    An Taibhdhearc

  • Address

    19 An tSráid Láir /19 Middle Street
    Galway City / Cathair na Gaillimhe
    Co. Galway
    Republic of Ireland

  • Phone

    +353 (0)91 562 024

  • Email

    eolas@antaibhdhearc.com

  • Website

    antaibhdhearc.com

SOURCE OF INFORMATION

Fuarthas an t-eolas seo ó chartlann Taibhdhearc na Gaillimhe