Philip and Rowena will show you how to live life to the fullest. Fun and laughter is part of their journey- come and join them at Killarney Avenue Hotel.

None of us wants to think about dying but when faced with the reality, hospice care is now an option for all of us.

Hospice care focuses on relief from pain and the physical and mental stress associated with terminal illness. The goal is to concentrate on the quality of life (rather than length) for the patient and their families.

Gillian Plowman’s play “Philip and Rowena” is a poignant but beautiful illustration of two terminally ill people who are determined to enjoy their lives. They have accepted the inevitable. Fate has brought them together and they find friendship, romance and an amazing capacity for fun!

We also meet Rowena’s son and daughter and Philip’s estranged wife as well as the care staff.

During rehearsals, Dochas Drama cast members and director Liz Ryan decided that it provides a fitting tribute to the philosophy of Hospice care and to all of those who provide this wonderful service. As a result, it was decided to present “Philip & Rowena” to promote hospice awareness in our area.

Despite the theme, the play provides many humorous moments and we have no doubt that you will enjoy it!

Killarney Avenue Hotel on November 8^th, 9^th, 10^th & 11^th at 8pm. Tickets 10 euro available at the door. Doors open at 7.15pm. Proceeds to Kerry Hospice.

Forthcoming production- Philip and Rowena

Philip and Rowena is a beautiful play set in a hospice.It depicts a journey of two strangers who find friendship, romance and an amazing capacity for fun in their final days.

November 8th, 9th, 10th and 11th at 8pm in the Killarney Avenue Hotel.

All proceeds to Kerry Hospice.
Please support.

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!!