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Ó Pheann an Phiarsaigh

OVERVIEW

  • Playwright

    Noel Ó Gallchóir 

  • Adapted / Translated From

    Pádraig Mac Piarais

  • Synopsis

    In this personal and stirring representation of the life and works of one of Ireland's most famous and revered sons, the best of Pádraig Mac Piarais' (1879 - 1916) creative writings are brought back to life. This is a personal and honest depiction of Mac Piarais whereby the deepest recesses of his personality are explored and in which he is celebrated and remembered as a prolific poet, an inventive writer, a powerful dramatist, an astute and innovative educator, a dedicated revolutionary and a compassionate man who worked tirelessly in promoting the language and the culture of his country, and who gave his life in the cause of his nation.

  • Play Type

    Adaptation/Translation

    Number Of Acts

    Full-Length

  • Cast Size Male

    1

Original Production

  • Date of First Production

    26 February 2016

  • Producer

  • Original Venue


  • Venue Notes

    Léirithe don chéad uair i Halla an Paróiste, Ghort a' Choirce mar pháirt de chlár imeachtaí Chomóradh Choláiste Uladh ar Éirí Amach 1916.

Original Cast  
Performer Noel Ó Gallchóir
Production Team  
Sound Olive Uí Ghallchóir
Lighting Seán Ó Gallchóir
Staging Neasa Ní Ghallchóir
Producer Noel Ó Gallchóir
Producer Seán Ó Gallchóir

Rights Information

  • Territory

    All Territories

  • Rights Type

    All Rights

  • Contact

    Noel O Gallchoir

  • Address

    Republic of Ireland

  • Email

    noelogallchoir@hotmail.com

Source Of Information

Fuarthas an t-eolas seo ón gclár don chéad léiriú.