It was standing room only at the play over the weekend when Arranmore Island Dramatic Association presented their first production of the season. There were over 200 islanders of all ages in attendance. Congratulations go to the group for a very enjoyable night. Special mention goes to Mick Early, Sadie Bonner and Caroline McCauley for excellent performances. The community centre raised €500 in a raffle held at the interval and would like to thank their sponsors: Taisce Árainn, Sheila & Hugh Nancy, Fr. Martin Timoney, Thomas & Marina Boyle and Chris Gaughin. We would also like to thank all those who helped on the night especially Marie Patsy Gallagher, Duncan "Security" MacMillan, Maureen McCafferty, Anna Gallagher, Brenda Proctor, Anne Gaughin, Noreen Joe Hannah, Donna McDermod, Winnie McCauley, Brid Byrne, Sadie Bonner, Jerry Early for providing seating and all the cast of the play. We are looking forward to the next production already.

Arranmore Island Dramatic Association is presenting a Two Act Comic Farce by Sam Cree on Saturday 20th March at 8 p.m. in the Community Hall.

Directed by Marie Patsy and performed by Mick Early, Caroline McCauley, Ellen Nappy, Kevin O’Donnell, Kathleen Nancy, Francis McCauley, Sadie Bonner, Catherine Mullins and Chris Ward. The Action takes place in the utility room of a ‘Health Farm’ run by the indomitable Mrs Babbington ably assisted by Hildie The ‘Swedish Masseuse’ who would be more at home in an army camp.

The other staff members are made up by ever cheerful Millie the Maid on the wrong side of 30 and convinced that Mr Right is just around the corner and Willie Strokes ‘The Handyman’ who makes a career out of drinking tea, avoiding work and fleecing the patrons of the health farm. The Patrons are Major Chambers who is well past his best but remains convinced that he still has IT

Jack Hardy a happy go-lucky character forced into doing something about his condition by his wife.

Alice Pringle who has seen off more husbands than Elizabeth Taylor and is looking for more.
Candy Maple a budding showgirl who loves to flaunt her assets. Albert Waterman a quiet unassuming fellow who doesn’t know what he is getting himself into.