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OVERVIEW

  • Playwright

    Mick Donnellan 

  • Setting

    Ballinrobe, Co Mayo; 2000s.

  • Synopsis

    Four friends gather in Quinn's Bar to talk football as Mayo - perennial losing finalists - prepare to face Kerry in the All-Ireland.

  • Play Type

    Plays General

    Number Of Acts

    Full-Length

  • Cast Size Male

    9

  • Cast Size Female

    2

ORIGINAL PRODUCTION

Original Cast  
Paddy Darren Killeen
Declan the Guard Darren Killeen
Chris Maguire Cathal Leonard
Traveller Michelle Henson
Traveller Mike O'Connor
Doc P J Moore
Seamus Quinn Gerry Howard
Eimear Clancy Kate McCarthy
Black Tom Seán Ó Máille
Jerry Fitzgerald John Manion
Jerry Conor MacDonagh Flynn
Production Team  
Director Mick Donnellan
Sound & Lighting Technician Mark Byrne (1)
Stage Manager Martina Donnellan

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SOURCE OF INFORMATION

The information for this entry was taken from promotional material and press cuttings.