We have had some positive reaction to " The Saturday Supplement with Frank Lewis" on Radio Kerry last Saturday morning. It was a great experience for all who took part and everyone enjoyed it.
We spent a lot of time preparing for it and we thank Frank for allowing us the opportunity. Thanks also to Grace Foley and Sean Treacy for their wonderful singing which added greatly to the enjoyment. The show can be listened to on this link: http://media.radiokerry.ie/mediamanager/embed/player/podcasts/38/item/66423

Our Christmas get-together will be held on Wednesday night, December 21st in Killarney Avenue Hotel at 9pm. 

Nollaig Shona to all our members, our families and to all our loyal supporters.
Happy Christmas to all.

We are currently preparing for a programme with Frank Lewis on Radio Kerry celebrating the arts surrounding 1916. 

It's been a year of commemoration and celebrating and we think it's a fitting way to end the year. The 1916 Rising was often called "The Poet's Revolt" - we will illustrate the work of some of the leaders and examine the cultural and literary revival which inspired them on 

"The Saturday Supplement" with Frank Lewis on Radio Kerry, 

on Saturday 17th December starting after the 9am News to 11am.

Dóchas Member performing in Kenmare and the return of a former Member

Good luck to Dochas member, Siobhan McAuliffe who is taking part in the play "Over the Pub" at the Small Roads Festival of Theatre and Dining at the Carnegie Arts Centre in Kenmare.
www.carnegieartskenmare.ie  for details.
"Break a leg Siobhan"!

Our friend and former member, Jana Poller is coming to Killarney soon for a very brief visit.
If you are free to meet her for lunch on Saturday October 15th please contact Mabel on 0879604100.

We meet again on October 12th @ 8pm in Killarney Avenue Hotel.

First Meeting on 28 September was a lively event.

A small but vibrant group met on Wednesday last and enjoyed some theatre games and drama exercises and planned some activities for the coming weeks.

More information to follow soon.

We welcomed Lesley Ann, Marie and Caroline for the first time.
We meet again on this Wednesday October 5th in Killarney Avenue Hotel at 8pm if you would like to join us. 

Dóchas begins new Season this Wednesday!

2016/2017 Drama Season will begin with an informal meeting on 
Wednesday 28th September @ 8pm in KILLARNEY AVENUE HOTEL


Please come along if you are interested in becoming involved.


Informal discussion, theatre games, introductions, plans!!

Final edition of Words and Music in the Library

Ronnie Moore joined Dochas members for the final night of "Words and Music in the Library".


A well-known singer/songwriter, she entertained the audience with a selection of her own compositions and explained the situations which inspired the writing.


The audience joined us in singing some French "rounds" to celebrate Bastille Day.
A selection of poems, monologues and scenes by the members completed the programme.

Ronnie Moore and Dochas members including Brid Sugrue who recounted one of her brother, Eamon Kelly's stories,
 

Liz, Patricia, Mabel and Don in a scene from "The Trial of Sir Walter Raleigh".

''Words and Music in the Library'' Tomorrow (Thursday at 6.30pm)

 LEABHARLANN CHILL ÁIRNE 

KILLARNEY LIBRARY

“Words & Music in the Library”

Le/by

Dóchas Drama Group & Ronnie Moore

 

Déardaoin 14ú Iúil 6.30 - 7.30i.n.

Thursday 14^th July 6.30pm – 7.30pm

Saor in aisce / Admission free.

                                              

Culture and Fine Music at the Killarney Avenue, Thursday Evening 30th June

We had a lovely night at the Library with a nice crowd and lovely atmosphere.
It was an honour to be joined by Sean Treacy and Grace Foley.


Sean played a selection of pieces on guitar which convinced us all, both of the beauty of the instrument and Sean's obvious talent and expertise.


Grace Foley's beautiful voice enthralled the audience as she sang a number of songs which she described as "close to her own heart". She was accompanied by the talented, Noel O'Sullivan.


Dóchas members provided poetry, monologues and readings to add to the occasion.

Mary Murphy, Grace Foley, Liz Ryan, Patricia McSherry, Noel O'Sullivan, Sean Treacy

Grace Foley's beautiful voice charmed us all

Séan Treacy displayed his talent and expertise

Patricia and Liz read an extract from Jane Austin's Pride and Prejudice

“WORDS AND MUSIC in the LIBRARY”

                                                          at

KILLARNEY LIBRARY from 6.30pm to 7.30pm

                                                        

this THURSDAY, JUNE 30th, 2016.

DÓCHAS DRAMA GROUP welcomes special guests

SÉAN TREACY, Classical Guitarist

                           and

GRACE FOLEY, Contralto

(accompanied by Noel O’Sullivan.)

Admission free.  All welcome.

A very pleasant evening at Killarney Library celebrating Bloomsday.

The Nervous faces of from left: Hugh Jordan, Mary Murphy, Mabel Counihan, Peggy Doolan, Liz Ryan, Patricia McSherry, Betty Rohan and Siobhan MaCauliffe (just out of frame)

Mabel Counihan

James Joyce loved music and the evening was suitably filled with performances of songs from his era. 

Joyce's portrait oversaw proceedings; hopefully with an approving eye :)

Siobhan MaCauliffe 

Elegant attire is always must for the occasion of Bloomsday

Betty Rohan who lent her sweet singing voice for the occasion

Preparations for the Celebration of Bloomsday at Killarney Library on 16th June 2016.

The vital source materials

As always, there was a good woman behind the man

A refreshing cupán tae

Practicing readings and rehearsing songs

Practicing readings and Rehearsing songs

Practicing readings and rehearsing songs

DÓCHAS DRAMA presents “A JAMES JOYCE SELECTION BOX”  at Killarney Library on Bloomsday 16^th of June.

Members of Dóchas will read selections from Joyce’s short stories, letters and some of his poems.

There will be a snippet or two from “Ulysses” and perhaps one of the more accessible passages from “Finnegan’s Wake”.  

Some of the songs of the early 1900s which are referred to in his work will feature too.

Killarney Library 6.30 to 7.30 on Thursday 16^th of June 2016 

3 One Act Plays: The Bear, The Last Post and Ribbons taking place in The Killarney Avenue on the 17th, 18th and 19th of February 2016 @ 8pm each Night.

Romance, intrigue, loyalty, challenges and opportunities at Killarney Avenue Hotel!

Dóchas Drama Group returns to Killarney Avenue Hotel on February 17^th, 18^th and 19^th when three one-act plays will be presented at 8pm nightly.

“The Bear” by Anton Chekhov is a hilarious comedy. We meet the grieving widow Elena (played by Siobhan McAuliffe), the opinionated, egotistical Gregory (played by Hugh Jordan) and the faithful manservant, Luka (played by Don Rohan) who is confused by the behaviour of both! What transpires in Elena’s drawing on a sunny afternoon is a surprise to all!

In “Last Post” by Jean McConnell Felicity (played by Mabel Counihan) is amazed when she receives a letter she was not expecting. A visit from the young, attractive Mary O’Reilly (played by Liz Sherry) brings news which challenges her patience and dignity. Who has the last laugh?????

“Ribbons” is a play by promising young Irish playwright, Elaine Murphy which was produced at the Abbey Theatre in 2013 and received much praise as did her play “Little Gem” in recent years.  In “Ribbons” we meet Glenda (played by Patricia McSherry) who has invited Lewis (played by Daniel McCarthy) to her apartment in the hope of strengthening their relationship. Both have stories to tell which are revealed over a cup of tea!

Relationships, love lost and found, loyalty and deceit – all human life is there!

Surprises, amusement and entertainment – all guaranteed!

Three plays, three authors from three different countries, from three different periods all with themes and characters with whom we can all identify and recognise. Times change but people are always the same????

Dóchas members look forward to seeing you at Killarney Avenue Hotel on Wednesday, February 17^th, Thursday, February 18^th and Friday, February 19^th at 8pm nightly. And at the Carnegie Arts Centre in Kenmare on Saturday, February 20^th.

Rehearsals Well underway for February's Production of Three 1 Act Plays!

Dóchas Drama Group are rehearsing with gusto for Three 1 Act plays that will take place in the Killarney Avenue on the 17th, 18th and 19th of February at 8pm each night.

The plays chosen are:

Ribbons by Elaine Murphy 

The Last Post by Jean McConnell

The Bear by Anton Chekov 

Keep an eye out for the upcoming publicity in the local papers and visit our Facebook and the Dóchas Drama Group website dochasdramagroup.blogspot.com for further updates and information.