Published: Sun 26 Feb 2023, 9:04 PM

Front row: Sinead Grennan, Eimear Ryan, Audrey Spillane, Pearl Delaney.Back row: Pascal Horan, Dermot Horan, Leona Kennedy Seamus Guinan, Damien Dillon.

Offaly drama group to be first to stage new Jimmy Keary play

Published: Sun 26 Feb 2023, 9:04 PM

Rath Drama are privileged to take to the stage with the premiere of a new play, Finders Keepers, by prominent playwright Jimmy Keary on March 10-12 in Rath Hall at 8pm.

As always Rath Drama promises to put on a great 3 nights entertainment.

Tickets on sale now 0860548143

Published: Sun 26 Feb 2023, 9:04 PM

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