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Established in 1962 to foster, encourage and acknowledge the efforts of amateur drama groups.

09/11/2026

The second play to take to the stage on Sunday 15th of November in the Doonbeg One Act Drama Festival is "Chamber Music" by Arthur Kopit. Presented by Estuary Players from Dublin, it is directed by Myra Maguire.
Tickets are available to buy online at or at the Box Office each night. Adults €15 / Children €10 Weekend Ticket €35.

09/11/2026

🎭 Looking for Entertainment This Weekend in West Clare? 🎭
Join us at the Doonbeg One Act Drama Festival for three fantastic nights of drama, entertainment and brilliant performances! 🌟

🎬 Saturday 14th - Monday 16th November

📍 Doonbeg Community Hall
Eircode: V15 X3T3

🎟️ TICKET PRICES
Adults: €15
Children: €10
Weekend Ticket: €35

⏰ PERFORMANCE TIMES
Saturday & Sunday: Doors open 7.15pm | Curtain up 8pm
Monday: Doors open 6.45pm | Curtain up 7.30pm

🏆 Adjudicator: Evelyn O’Sullivan

Enjoy performances from fantastic drama groups from across Ireland and experience three nights of wonderful live theatre!

🎟️ Weekend Tickets available online - Link in bio

🎟️ Nightly Tickets available at the door

09/11/2026

The Doonbeg One Act Drama Festival continues on Sunday 15th with the curtain going up at 8pm, when Camross Drama Group take to the stage with Jack Furey, by Bryan MacMahon and directed by Philip Howlin.
Tickets are available to buy online @ www.westclaredramafestivaldoonbeg.com and will also be on sale at the Box Office each night. Adults €15 / Children €10 and Weekend Ticket €35.

08/11/2026

Our final play taking to the stage on the Opening Night of Doonbeg's One Act Drama Festival taking place in the Community Hall on Saturday 14th November, under the joint committee of the Amateur Drama Council of Ireland and the Drama League of Ireland, is "Elegy for a Lady" by Arthur Miller presented by Shed by the Road Productions from Co. Cork, and directed by Danny Buckley.
Doors open at 7.15pm and Curtain is at 8.00pm. Tickets can be purchased online at www.westclaredramafestivaldoonbeg.com or on the Door. See less

08/11/2026

Skilbbereen Theatre Society present the second play to take to the stage of opening night of Doonbeg One Act Drama Festival on Saturday 14th of November. Doors open 7.15pm. Curtain up at 8pm. Tickets available online at www.westclaredramafestivaldoonbeg.com Adults €15 / Children €10 Weekend Ticket €35.

05/11/2026

Opening the One Act Festival in Doonbeg Community Hall on Saturday 14th November, under the auspices of the Amateur Drama Council of Ireland and the Drama League of Ireland, is "Save Me" by Mark O'Leary presented by Kilmeen Drama Group from Rossmore, Co. Cork, and directed by Denis O'Donovan.
Doors open at 7.15pm and Curtain is at 8.00pm. Tickets can be purchased online at www.westclaredramafestivaldoonbeg.com or on the Door.

05/11/2026

Opening the One Act Festival in Doonbeg Community Hall on Saturday 14th November, under the auspices of the Amateur Drama Council of Ireland and the Drama League of Ireland, is "Save Me" by Mark O'Leary presented by Kilmeen Drama Group from Rossmore, Co. Cork, and directed by Denis O'Donovan.

Doors open at 7.15pm and Curtain is at 8.00pm. Tickets can be purchased online at www.westclaredramafestivaldoonbeg.com or on the Door.

04/11/2026

ADJUDICATOR 2026

Evelyn O'Sullivan

Evelyn has an honours M.A. in Drama and Performance from UCD. She holds a diploma in Performance from LAMDA and a teaching Diploma in Speech and Drama from the London College of Music. She is an examiner in Drama and Communication with the Royal Irish Academy of Music, examining at several feiseanna and teaches the new Leaving Certificate subject, Drama, Film and Theatre Studies.
Evelyn has directed plays for many years through her Drama Dynamics School, working with students across all age groups and experience levels. She is passionate about bringing drama to new audiences and performers and values the essential role of the All-Ireland Drama Festival.
Since 2022, Evelyn has adjudicated across One-Act and Three-Act festivals nationwide. Her first festival was in Kiltyclogher, where she received a warm welcome—one that she has found echoed at drama festivals across the country. This generosity of spirit and shared love of theatre are, for her, among the great strengths of the drama community.

28/10/2026

🎭✨ Doonbeg One Act Drama Festival 2026 is almost here!Join us for three nights of outstanding one-act plays on the Wild Atlantic Way

📅 Saturday 14th – Monday 16th November
🎟️ Tickets - Adults €15 | Children €10 | Weekend Ticket €35
⏰ Times - Sat & Sun: Doors 7.15pm | Curtain 8pm
📍 Doonbeg Community Hall Eircode: V15 X3T3

Mon: Doors 6.45pm | Curtain 7.30pm
Adjudicator: Evelyn O’Sullivan
Come support fantastic drama groups from across Ireland and enjoy an unforgettable weekend of theatre!

Drama on the Wild Atlantic Way 🎭🌊

10/05/2026

Congratulations 👏 to Denis O'Sullivan, and all the cast and crew of Kilmeen Drama Group winners of this year's RTÉ All Ireland Drama Finals in Athlone last night from all of us here at West Clare Drama Festival, Doonbeg. 🎉Such a huge achievement. Enjoy every moment of your run at the Peacock Theatre in Dublin at the end of the month. 👏👏👏👏👏

Address

Main Street Doonbeg
Clare

Telephone

+353878075662

Website

http://www.westclaredramafestivaldoonbeg.com/

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