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Cathal Buidhe

OVERVIEW

Playwright

Eibhlín Ní Bhaoill
Setting

Am: Go luath i ndiaidh Cath na Bóinne (1690idí) Áit: Contae Muineacháin
Synopsis

A drama based on the life of the famous historical figure Cathal Buí Mac Giolla Ghunna, drinker, lover and poet. The play relates an episode in which Cathal manages to hoodwink his nemesis, the local parish priest, and escape with his sweetheart Madhlaí.
Play Type

Plays General

Number Of Acts

Full-Length

Original Production

Date of First Production

20 June 1946
Producer

Produced by An Taibhdhearc
Original Venue

An Taibhdhearc

Original Cast

Production Team
Director	Walter Macken

Published Scripts

Title

Cathal Buidhe
Published By

Publisher not found
Address

England

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
Phone

+353 (0)91 357 011
Email

eolas@antaibhdhearc.ie
Website

http://antaibhdhearc.com

Source Of Information

Fuarthas an t-eolas seo ó chartlann na Taibhdheirce (NUIG) agus ó leagan foilsithe an dráma.

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