Ballymac Group to Stage ‘The Two Loves of Gabriel Foley’

Ballymacelligott Drama Group 13/02/2017
Members of the Ballymacelligott Drama Group in rehearsals at the Ivy Leaf Theatre in Castleisland for their adaptation of the Jimmy Keary play ‘The Two Loves of Gabriel Foley’ which they will stage at the Ivy Leaf on this Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights, February 17th, 18th and 19th at 8pm nightly. Seated: Úna Kerins, Maurice O’Connell and Siobhán O’Connor. Standing from left: Cillian Rahilly, Gail Groves, Catherine Leahy and Mick Bolger. Inset: group member, Kay Dowling. ©Photograph: John Reidy

Following on from last year’s very successful run of Off the Hook, Ballymacelligott Drama Group is back at the Ivy Leaf this year with its production of The Two Loves of Gabriel Foley written by Irish playwright, Jimmy Keary.

Set in the 1990’s this is a romantic comedy which is guaranteed to bring a smile to your face.

Middle-Aged Bachelor Farmer

Gabriel Foley is a middle-aged bachelor farmer, who lives with his elderly mother.

He has been unlucky in love many times but then he meets upmarket, Hazel Myers and joins the posh drama group in the nearby town in order to romance her.

He is unaware that Chrissie McCabe fancies him.

By the time Chrissie makes her feelings known to Gabriel he has already got Hazel’s attention.

Opening on Friday Night

The group’s three performances will start at 8pm on Friday 17th, Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th of February at the Ivy Leaf Theatre in Castleisland.

Ballymacelligott Drama Group 13-2-2017
Ballymacelligott Drama Group members, Gail Groves (left) and Úna Kerins during rehearsals at the Ivy Leaf Theatre in Castleisland for their staging of the Jimmy Keary play ‘The Two Loves of Gabriel Foley’ at the Ivy Leaf on this Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights, February 17th, 18th and 19th at 8pm nightly. ©Photograph:John Reidy

The cast includes: Kay Dowling, Catherine Leahy, Maurice O’Connell, Mick Bolger, Siobhán O’Connor, Una Kerins, Gail Groves and Cillian Rahilly along with the support of a great back stage team.

This is the group’s twenty-fifth production and looks like being another great night’s entertainment. The contact number for bookings is 087 381 8894.

There will be no reserved seating, so please come early to avail of the best choice of seats. Admission is €10, Children/Senior Citizens €8.

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