Claire told me to get back to blogging so here I am!


Ah yes folks I'm back from my trip to the sun. One week in Mallorca is officially over, and I'm back to the cloudy overcast skies of Donegal. I'm told the sun scorched everyone while I was away but they would say that ... A few things occurred to me on holiday: only a parent finds it funny when their four year old screams in a stage whisper 'we are all going to die' as the plane gets ready for take off. We are all being clothed by the same companies. Time was you could tell the different nationalities apart by how they dressed, now they all look the same except the English who appear obsessed with all the other nationalities knowing they are English, the number of them wearing Union Jacks t shirts and England football jerseys is outrageous considering they failed to qualify for Euro 2008! We are all getting bigger, and particularly the Scandinavians seem to be the ones who are getting biggest quickest. The Euro is a good thing, no more commission or rip off charges. I wasn't made for the sun but I like it. Mosquito bites are really irritating. And it's good to be home.

The Seafarer

It's time to see a brilliant play and the play is the Seafarer which opens on Tuesday week, 24th June. The opening night is now booked up but there's plenty of tickets for Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday so don't miss this one! It's the Abbey putting it on, small t, in joke there. Sorry bout that. Made me smile though. Give the Box Office a ring on 07499120777 or go to www.angrianan.com.

The Central

Contrary to popular advertising the Joe Dolan tribute Act is on this Saturday night in the Central, with Marty swinging the tunes thereafter..
Des Bishop

Des is back in the theatre this Tuesday night and as I type this there are a couple of single seats left, ring now and catch them.

Earagail Arts Festival

The 20th Earagail Arts Festival (how time flies...), is on from 10th to the 20th July with a fun filled and entertainment packed programme. And indeed the programmes are out now. Check it all out on eaf.ie or pick on up in a shop near you, or indeed in the theatre. I'll be giving you my highlights over the next few weeks....

The New Balor

The new Balor has a cracking series of events to kick off their new venue, and it ties in nicely with the Earagail festival, so if you get the Earagail brochure you will see what's going on their too. Course they have their own brochure out now too.

Summer Camps

We have a Performing Arts Summer School here at An Grianan, a Choral Academy and a Drama Camp, over the summer months. These are all week long and you can get more info on 074 91 20777, or again online at www.angrianan.com

The Harps

The League of Ireland has a 2 week break now which is just as well 'cos the lads look tired. Hopefully Minno will be back soon, we've missed him. Its a tough season but remember: In Higgsy We Trust.