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Eugene McCabe
Adapted from the original television drama by the same author.
The McAleer's cottage, townland of Drumgrone, mid-Monaghan, and Inver Hall.
In the kitchen of a small farmhouse, two leading Provos are preparing for a mission. Meanwhile the two sons of the house take leave of their bed-ridden mother, who is proud of their skill at clock-making - and bomb-making. A retired army colonel, his alcoholic wife, their daughter and neighbours are relaxing at home after dinner when the Provos burst in and take them hostage.
Plays General
Full-Length
9
4
One character, British Officer, is a voice off.
10 March 1981
Produced by Lyric Theatre
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