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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

Date of First Production

13 June 1971
Producer

Produced by An Taibhdhearc
Original Venue

An Taibhdhearc

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Unpublished Scripts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
Phone

+353 (0)91 357 011
Email

eolas@antaibhdhearc.ie
Website

http://antaibhdhearc.com

Source Of Information

Fuarthas an t-eolas seo ó chartlann Taibhdhearc na Gaillimhe

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